lug pattern MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 Owners Manual (in English)
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
   In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect 
target objects correctly.
     Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.   The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's 
raining.
   Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on 
the windshield.
   Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high pro fi le.    When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and lon\
gitudinally 
striped walls).
   The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.   A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.   The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep s\
lope.   Entering or exiting a tunnel.   Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.   Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
   There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.   When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
 are turned off at 
nighttime.
   Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward 
Sensing Camera (FSC).
   Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from 
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
   When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.   The vehicle is driven with tires having signi fi cantly different wear.    The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.   There are water puddles on the road.   The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, 
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
   The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination 
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
   The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).   A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.   You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.   When driving extremely close to the target object.   Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.   The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a t\
railer house 
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
    
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
    NOTE
   Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect 
vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.
     The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not re fl ect radio waves effectively, such as 
an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top, 
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
    Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for re fl ecting radio waves.    Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its 
tires and onto your windshield.
   The luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are 
occupied.
   Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.   During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.   When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.       Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect 
vehicles ahead or obstructions.
     The beginning and end of a curve.   Roads with continuous curves.   Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.   The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.   The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damag\
e.   Roads with repeated up and down slopes   Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.   The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.   A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.       To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same speci fi ed size, 
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires 
with signifi  cantly different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle (Including 
the temporary spare tire).
    If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.   When driving on roads with little traf fi c and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for 
the radar sensor (front) to detect, “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” may be temporarily 
displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.
     
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
   NOTE
   Always check tire pressure when tires 
are cold.
   Warm tires normally exceed 
recommended pressures. Do not release 
air from warm tires to adjust the 
pressure.
  Underinfl  ation can cause reduced fuel 
economy, uneven and accelerated tire 
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, 
which will deform the wheel and cause 
separation of tire from rim.
   Overinfl  ation can produce a harsh ride, 
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a 
greater possibility of damage from road 
hazards.
  Keep your tire pressure at the correct  levels. If one frequently needs in fl ating, 
have it inspected.
     
          Tire  Rotation
            WARNING 
  Rotate  tires  periodically:   Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To 
equalize tread wear for maintaining 
good performance in handling and 
braking, rotate the tires every 
12,000 km (7,500 miles). However 
Mazda recommends to rotate every 
8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help increase 
tire life and distribute wear more 
evenly.
  Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on 
page   6-4 .
  
   
  During rotation, inspect them for correct 
balance.
  
 
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE 
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
Forward
 
  Also, inspect them for uneven wear and 
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused 
by one or a combination of the following:
  
     Incorrect tire pressure  Improper wheel alignment  Out-of-balance wheel  Severe braking    
  
  After  rotation,  in fl ate all tire pressures to 
specifi  cation (page  9-9 ) and inspect the 
lug nuts for tightness.
  CAUTION 
  Rotate unidirectional tires and radial 
tires that have an asymmetrical tread 
pattern or studs only from front to rear, 
not from side to side. Tire performance 
will be reduced if rotated from side to 
side.
   
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
 Tire  Maintenance
    Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnor\
mally. Here are 
some important maintenance points:
         Tire  Infl ation Pressure
    Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires\
 are cold. Maintain 
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire \
wear. Use the 
pressures specifi  ed on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum ser\
vice.
          Tire  Rotation
    To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the latest or soon\
er 
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (\
5,000 miles) to 
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
 
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) 
spare tire in rotation.Forward
 
  Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a 
combination of the following:
     Incorrect tire pressure  Improper wheel alignment  Out-of-balance wheel  Severe braking    
  After  rotation,  in fl ate all tire pressures to speci fi cation (page  9-9 ) and inspect the lug 
nuts for tightness.
  CAUTION 
  Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or 
studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if 
rotated from side to side.
  
   
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