index MAZDA CX5 2023 User Guide

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
▼Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a
minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the
specified fuel.
Fuel
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
*1 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission
control system performance and could al so cause engine knocking and serious
engine damage.
CAUTION
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline cont ains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise
the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The comm on gasoline blend that can be used with
your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol,
such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may
not be covered by the warranty.
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Connected Service (If applicable)
▼Connected Service Overview
Connected Service Overview (U.S.A.)
There are several types of connected services available via Mazda Connect. Some
services may require you to download the MyMazda app to your smartphone and
subscribe to the services, while others ma
y require you to pair your smartphone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth
®. In addition, on a regular basis and unless you opt-out,
your vehicle will automatically transmit certain geo-location, driving behavior data,
and vehicle health information to Mazda for product quality, data analysis, research,
and product development. Using the QR codes or URLs below, refer to the
Connected Service Owner's Manual and Privacy Policy for more details and opt-out
options.
Connected Service Owner's Manual
https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/mazda-connected-service/
index.html
Connected Service Overview (Canada)
If your vehicle is equipped for connected services, there may be several types of
connected services available to you. The availability, terms and capability of
connected services vary by vehicle and other factors. Some services may require you
to download the MyMazda app to your compatible smartphone, purchase a
subscription or be in a supported area with wireless coverage, while others may
require you to pair your smartphone to the vehicle via Bluetooth
®. If your vehicle is
equipped for connected services, certain data may be collected and transmitted
through the connected vehicle system, including, without limitation, geo-location,
driving behaviour data and vehicle health information. Please refer to connected
services terms and privacy policy available on the Mazda Canada website for more
details.
Connected Services owner’s manual:
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Tire Labeling
▼Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides a tire
identification
number for safety
standard certification and in case of a
recall.
▼ Information on Passenger Vehicle
Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. SAFETY WARNING
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect
ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. TIN: U.S. DOT tire
identification
number
9. Load index & speed symbol
10.Severe snow conditions
11.Tire ply composition and materials used
12.Max. load rating
13.Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
14.Max. permissible inflation pressure

P215/65R15 95H is an example of a
tire size and load index rating. Here is
an explanation of the various
components of that tire size and load
index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from
the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a
letter this may mean it is designated by
either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim
Technical Organization) or JATMA
(Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).
215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire
in millimeters. This three-digit number
gives the width in millimeters of the
tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit
number indicates the tire's ratio of
height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R
indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in
inches.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or
three-digit number indicates how
much weight each tire can support.
H
“H” is the speed rating. The speed
rating denotes the maximum speed for
which the use of the tire is rated.
Letter Rating Speed Rating
Q 99 mphR 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168
* mph
Y 186
* mph
* For tires with a maximum speed capability over
149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the
letters ZR. For tires with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers
always use the letters ZR.
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow
AT: All Terrain.
AS: All Season. The “M+S” or “M/S”
indicates that the tire has some
functional use in mud and snow.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
This begins with the letters “DOT”
which indicates the tire meets all
federal standards. The next two
numbers or letters are the plant code
where it was manufactured, and the
last four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was manufactured.
For example, the numbers 457 means
the 45st week of 1997. After 2000 the
numbers go to four digits. For
example, the number 2102 means the
21th week of 2002. The other
numbers are marketing codes used at
the manufacturer's discretion. This
information is used to contact
consumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Tire Ply Composition and Materials
Used
The number of plies indicates the
number of layers of rubber-coated
fabric in the tire. In general, the greater
the number of plies, the more weight a
tire can support. Tire manufacturers
also must indicate the tire materials,
which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and other.
Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire.
Maximum Permissible Inflation
Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should ever be put in
the tire under normal driving
conditions.
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature
Grades
Trea d wea r : The tread wear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100.
Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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The grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local
governments may require true snow
tires, those with very deeply cut tread.
These tires should only be used in pairs
or placed on all four wheels. Make
sure you purchase snow tires that are
the same size and construction type as
the other tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears
on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY
DUE TO IMPROPER
MOUNTING-MATCH TIRE
DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER;
NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO
SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY
TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD
MOUNT TIRES.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/
OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-FOLLOW
OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD
IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK
INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT
FOR DAMAGE.
▼ Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect
ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol

T115/70D16 90M is an example of a
tire size and load index rating. Here is
an explanation of the various
components of that tire size and load
index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from
the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA).
115
“115” is the nominal width of the tire
in millimeters. This three-digit number
gives the width in millimeters of the
tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit
number indicates the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D
indicates “diagonal ply construction”.
16
“16” is the wheel rim diameter in
inches.
90
“90” is the Load Index. This two-or
three-digit number indicates how
much weight each tire can support.
M
“M” is the speed rating. The speed
rating denotes the maximum speed for
which the use of the tire is rated.
Letter Rating Speed Rating
M 81 mph
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
▼Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
You will find the tire label containing
tire
inflation pressure by tire size and
other important information on the
driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of
the driver's door frame.

SAMPLE
▼ Recommended Tire Inflation
Pressure
On the tire label you will find the
recommended tire
inflation pressure in
both kPa and psi for the tires installed
as original equipment on the vehicle. It
is very important that the inflation
pressure of the tires on your vehicle is
maintained at the recommended
pressure. You should check the tire
pressure regularly to insure that the
proper inflation pressure is maintained.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
NOTE
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle
placard or tire information label
indicate the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure, measured when the
tires are cold, after the vehicle has
been parked for at least 3 hours. As
you drive, the temperature in the tire
warms up, increasing the tire pressure.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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10Index
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-41
Active Driving Display................4-35
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................ 4-93
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-16
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-78
Assist Grips............................... 5-48
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-73
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-39
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-40
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-37
Direct mode.........................4-47
Driving tips.......................... 4-48
Manual shift mode............... 4-41
Shift-lock system...................4-38
Transmission ranges.............. 4-39
B
Battery...................................... 6-27Maintenance........................ 6-28
Replacement........................ 6-28
Specifications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-11
Jump-starting....................... 7-11
Blind Spot Assist......................4-141
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..... 4-99
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-103
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-39
Body Lubrication....................... 6-22
Bottle Holder............................ 5-48
Brakes
Brake assist.......................... 4-72
Brake override system........... 4-72
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-68
Foot brake............................4-67
Pad wear indicator................4-72
Parking brake....................... 4-68
Warning light........................4-72
Brake Override System............... 4-72
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-38
Break-In Period......................... 3-46
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-17
Center Console......................... 5-50
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems................................ 2-36
Child-restraint precautions.... 2-31
Child-restraint system
installation........................... 2-36
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat positions
table.................................... 2-38
Installing child-restraint
systems................................ 2-41
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico).............................. 2-47
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico)................... 2-47
Climate Control System Fully automatic type..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-6
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-40
Coming Home Light.................. 4-52
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Index
Cruise Control........................ 4-198Cruise control switch.......... 4-198
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-198
Cup Holder.............................. 5-47
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)..... 8-9
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-8
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-10
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-53
Defogger.................................. 4-59 Mirror.................................. 4-60
Rear window........................ 4-59
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-18
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-110 Indication on display...........4-111
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-40
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-111
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-51
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-52
Driving Position Memory........... 2-10
Driving Tips...............................3-46 Automatic transmission......... 4-48
Break-in period.................... 3-46
Driving in flooded area......... 3-51
Driving on uneven road.........3-52
Floor mat............................. 3-48
Hazardous driving.................3-47
Overloading......................... 3-51
Rocking the vehicle...............3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-46
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)................................ 3-52
Winter driving...................... 3-49
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-81 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-81
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-68
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-39
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) ..........
.............................................. 4-141Blind Spot Assist................. 4-141
Road Keep Assist................ 4-144
Emergency Starting Push-starting........................ 7-14
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-14
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-18
Towing description............... 7-17
Emission Control System............ 3-28
Engine Coolant............................... 6-19
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-28
Hood release....................... 6-12
Oil....................................... 6-16
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-18
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-40
Exterior Care............................. 6-43 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-48
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-47
Maintaining the finish........... 6-44
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-48
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning.................... 4-61
Headlights............................4-49
Flat Tire Changing a flat tire................. 7-5
Mounting the spare tire.......... 7-9
Removing a flat tire................ 7-6
Floor Mat................................. 3-48
Fluids Brake/Clutch........................6-20
Classification.......................... 9-4
Washer................................ 6-21
Foot Brake................................ 4-67
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ..........
.............................................. 4-189
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera.................................. 4-197
Front Radar Sensor.................. 4-193
Fuel Filler lid and cap...................3-29
Requirements....................... 3-27
Tank capacity......................... 9-5
Fuses........................................ 6-35 Panel description.................. 6-38
Replacement........................ 6-35
G
Gauges..................................... 4-18
Glove Compartment..................5-50
H
Hazardous Driving.....................3-47
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-61
HeadlightsComing home light...............4-52
Flashing................................4-52
High-low beam.................... 4-52
Leaving home light............... 4-52
Leveling................................4-53
Head Restraint.......................... 2-15
High Beam Control System
(HBC)....................................... 4-93 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)........... 4-94
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............. 4-77
HomeLink Wireless Control
System...................................... 4-62
Hood Release........................... 6-12
Horn........................................ 4-61
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes......................................7-20
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.................................... 7-42
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep........................... 7-37
Ignition Switch............................ 4-4
Illuminated Entry System............ 5-40
Immobilizer System................... 3-42
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.........................................6-20
Inspecting Coolan t Level............ 6-19
Inspecting Engine Oil Level.........6-18
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level..... 6-21
Instrument Cluster..................... 4-18 Average fuel economy...........4-26
Compass display.................. 4-27
Current fuel economy........... 4-26
Dashboard illumination........ 4-24
Distance-to-empty................4-25
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................4-22
Fuel gauge........................... 4-23
Indication/indicator lights..... 4-31
i-ACTIVSENSE display........... 4-27
Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) Display................ 4-26
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