driver seat adjustment MAZDA CX5 2023 Owners Manual

NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, place the seat belt
in its normal position. Verify that the
seat belt pulls out and retracts.
(Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.
Do not use the switch to make
more than one adjustment at a
time.
Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up
procedure recommended by Mazda
allows you to maintain a relaxed
posture, drive the vehicle for longer
periods without feeling tired, and
make quick operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear
view in the forward direction to help
you drive more safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving
position recommended by Mazda are
done using the following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat
to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom.
6. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
7. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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5.Lumbar Support Adjustment
To increase the seat firmness, press
and hold the front part of the
switch to the desired position, then
release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
decrease firmness.

Before making adjustments to the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Before making adjustments, move the
steering wheel and seat to their default
positions.
How to move the steering wheel to its
default position
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver to
abruptly turn to the left or right. This
can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
After adjusting the steering wheel
position, make sure it is securely
locked by trying to move it up and
down:
Driving with the steering wheel not
securely locked in position is
dangerous. If the steering wheel moves
unexpectedly while driving, you could
lose control of the steering resulting in
an accident.
Lower the lever, move the steering
wheel to the lowest position, and then
push it down and all the way back.
How to move a driver’s seat to its
default position
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.
3. Lower the front edge of the seat bottom to its lowest height.
4. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.
Seat adjustment procedure for the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Adjusting the seatback angle
(reclining)
Adjust the seatback to the angle
providing a comfortable seated
posture.
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2. Adjust the steering wheel height sothat the gauges can be viewed
easily.
3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head restraint position
To prevent shock to the head and
neck, adjust the head restraints to their
correct positions.
Refer to Height Adjustment on page
2-15.
▼Driving Position Memory (Power
Seat)*
The desired driving position can be
called up after programming the
position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.
Driver’s seat position (seat slide,
height adjustment, front edge of seat
bottom, seat recline)
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat
on page 2-4.
Active driving display (display
position, brightness level, display
information)
Refer to Active
Driving Display on
page 4-35.
Outside mirror angle
Refer to Outside Mirrors on page
3-32.
A driving position can be programmed
to the following parts.
Position memory button
Transmitter used for vehicle
NOTE
Lumbar support adjustment cannot
be programmed.
Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Adjust the following parts to the desired conditions.
Driver's seatActive driving displayOutside mirrors
5. Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated.
1. 1 button
2. 2 button
3. SET button
6. Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated
to program the driving position.
Programming to a position
memory button
Press the button you want to
program, either 1 or 2 button.
Programming to the transmitter
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
A sound is activated when the
operation is completed correctly.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
If the angle of the outer mirrors only
changes a little, the angle of the
outer mirrors may not have been
programmed correctly.
If the angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted close to the limits of its
range of motion, the driving position
can be successfully programmed, but
it may fail when calling up the
programmed driving position.
Calling up the programmed driving
position
CAUTION
Do not place fingers or hands around
the bottom of the seat while the seat
memory function is operating. The seat
moves automatically while the seat
memory function is operating and
fingers or hands could get pinched and
injured.
Using the position memory button
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in
the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press the programming button for
the driving position you want to call
up (button 1 or 2).
5. A sound is activated when the adjustment to the programmed
driving position is completed.
NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Using the transmitter
1. Unlock the driver's door using one of the following methods.
Touch the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
2. When you open the driver's door within 90 seconds after unlocking
the doors, the adjustment of the
following parts starts.
Driver's seatActive driving display (When the
ignition is switched ON, the
adjusted active driving display is
activated.)
Outside mirrors
A sound is activated when the
adjustment is completed.
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NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Erasing programmed driving positions
Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated.
3. Press the lock button on the transmitter within 5 seconds after
the sound is activated.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
▼Adjusting the Front Passenger's
Seat
1.
Seat Slide
To move a seat forward or
backward, raise the lever and slide
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seat is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.
2. Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the
lever. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various SeatPositions Table
▼Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
(Mexico)
Provided information in the table shows yo
ur child-restraint system suitability for
various seating position. For installation suitability of other manufacturer
child-restraint system, carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which
accompany the child-restraint system.
When installing a child-restraint system , the following points must be observed:
Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system.
However, when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head
restraint to the seat where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition,
always use a tether strap and attach it securely. Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-15.
When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat
slide position as far back as possible.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-12.
When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, or
the seat belt cannot be secured to the child-restraint system, perform the
following operations to adjust the seat holding the child-restraint system so that
the seat belt can be secured completely to it.
Move the seat forward or back.Move the seatback forward or back.Move the seat upward or downward. (Veh icles with height adjustment function)When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat
position so that the front seat does not contact the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on page 2-4.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-12.
When installing a child-restraint system equipped with a tether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-15.
An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has
acquired i-Size category certification for the UN-R 129 regulation.
When installing a child-restraint system to the rear seat, refer to the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor on page
2-47.
Seating position Passenger Rear (Left) Rear (Center) Rear (Right)
Seating position
suitable for univer-
sal belted (Yes/No) Yes (UF) Yes (U) Yes (U) Yes (U)
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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▼Replacing Light Bulbs
All the light bulbs are the LED type.
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated
unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with
the unit. If a replacement is necessary,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Adjusting the Headlight Aim
If the headlight cannot be adjusted
using procedure below, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
1. Make sure the vehicle has a full
tank of gasoline and the area
around the headlight is not
deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Sit in the driver's seat.
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
5. Using a Phillips-head screw-driver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction
and the number of turns.
6. Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as
step 5.

1. Adjustment bolt A
2. Adjustment bolt B
Fuses
▼ Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate
circuit protector. If a fuse has blown,
the inside element will be melted.

If the same fuse
blows again, avoid
using that system and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
▼ Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's
left side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's
left side.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched
off, and other switches are off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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