brakes MAZDA CX90 2024 Owner's Guide

Exterior Maintenance
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers section (page
9-23) for the procedure on how to
move the windshield wiper blades to
the service position.
 When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases:
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
 (Vehicles with hands-free liftgate)
When washing or waxing the vehicle,
turn off the hands-free liftgate using
the Mazda Connect or do not bring
the transmitter into the area around
the liftgate. Otherwise, the liftgate
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident. Refer to Power Liftgate
section (page 4-21).
 Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Exterior Maintenance
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Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE
tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:
A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air
pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the
English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front
door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes
components originally equipped on
the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum
value of the combination weight of
occupants and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area
between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when it's mounted on the
vehicle.

Seating capacity means the total
allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.

Production options weight is the
combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard
items which they replace, and not
previously considered in the curb
weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following
terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from
the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle.
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger sa fety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shoc k absorber failure, brake failure, handling
or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading , brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the ve hicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.

Ve h i c l e C u r b We i g h t is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from
your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

PAY LOA D
PAYLOAD
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus
the weight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle and the loaded trailer - incl uding all cargo and passengers - that the
vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking
system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than
1,500 lbs). The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no
cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10 －15% (conventional trailer) or king
pin weight of 15 －25% (fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your
dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for
more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that
a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to
obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel
trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obt ain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to
2,875 lbs.
WARNING
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications.
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower lo ad carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the orig inals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Active Driving Display................5-43Active driving display does not
operate................................ 8-36
Maintenance of the dust-proof
sheet................................... 9-39
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................. 10-25
Air Bags...................................... 3-4 Driver and front passenger
occupant classification
system................................. 3-16
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 3-16
Air-Conditioning Air vents................................ 6-2
Air-conditioning overview....... 6-6
Maintenance........................ 9-32
Operating each switch............ 6-8
Automatic Transmission Selector lever....................... 5-47
Steering shift switches........... 5-51
AWD i-ACTIV AWD....................... 5-98
B
BatteryCharging............................ 5-113
Charging is not possible........ 8-16
Electrical system................. 10-65
Inspecting Lead-acid
battery................................. 9-18
Taking action with depleted lead-
acid battery.......................... 8-11
Brakes
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)................................... 5-84
AUTOHOLD......................... 5-63
AUTOHOLD cannot be
canceled.............................. 8-19
Brake override system........... 5-61
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC).................................. 5-88
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....5-57
Hill descent control.............. 5-92
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 5-66
Inspecting the brake fluid...... 9-16
Problem with the brake system
(foot brake)..........................8-18
Tra c t i o n C o n t ro l Sys te m
(TCS)................................... 5-85
Trailer Stability Control
(TSC)................................... 5-90
C
Cell Phones............................ 10-26
Cruise Control........................ 5-225
Customer Assistance (Canada)... 10-9
Customer Assistance (Mexico)...........
.............................................. 10-15
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico)...................................... 10-13
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)..... 10-4
D
DoorsDoors.................................. 4-12
Liftgate................................. 4-18
E
EngineEngine................................10-62
Engine number................... 10-61
Inspecting the coolant.......... 9-14
Inspecting/replenishing engine
oil........................................9-13
Overheating......................... 8-20
Power switch........................ 5-13
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