MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2015 Smart Start Guide (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2015, Model line: MODEL CX-5, Model: MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2015Pages: 42, PDF Size: 5.02 MB
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Tires
CAUTION: Using a wire brush, polishing 
compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive 
cleaner may damage the protective coating.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. In the following cases, 
the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can operate normally.
•  The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
•    A tire rotation is performed.
•    Any tire or wheel is replaced.
•    The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead. 
Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light  is Illuminated):
 1   Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
  2   Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified   
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side B-pillar or edge   
of driver’s door frame for specification) on all four (4) tires.
  3   Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
  4   Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch” (left side of dash)   
until the TPMS warning light 
  in the 
 
instrument cluster flashes twice and a   
beep sound is heard once.
NOTE:   See Page 9 for TPMS switch location.
CAUTION:  If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire 
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS 
warning light may not illuminate, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may 
illuminate if the tire pressure is normal.
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ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE 
Your aluminum wheels have a protective 
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or 
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth 
to clean them. 
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Mirrors
Auto-Dimming Mirror
•   Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror 
to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you. 
•    Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started.
NOTE:
 In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front 
light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear mirror 
light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirror will not operate properly.
HomeLink®
•    This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three 
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes   
and other radio frequency devices.
•  Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
NOTE:
 Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and 
Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK® 
Auto-Dimming   
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming   
On
HomeLinkRear 
Light   
SensorAuto-Dimming   
Off
On       Off
REAR VIEW MONITOR 
(if equipped)
Placing the gearshift lever 
into Reverse automatically 
operates the Rear View 
Parking Camera and is 
viewable via the 5.8”   
LCD screen.
Rear View Parking Camera
NOTE:  When using the Rear View Parking Camera, please check your 
surroundings as objects may be closer than they appear.21
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Blind Spot Monitoring
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over 
your shoulder before changing lanes:  
•    The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the 
surroundings, but is not a complete substitute. 
•  The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers. 
•    Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the 
vehicle’s surroundings.  
•    The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about 
20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound 
indicators. To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM 
OFF switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate 
in the instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM 
system will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver 
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
•    If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will 
warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the 
BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
•    If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning 
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
•    BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper 
areas. The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear 
bumper gets too dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean. 
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
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Smart City Brake Support
SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce 
damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS) 
when the system’s laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead:
•   When your vehicle speed is 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
•    The system determines that a collision with 
a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
•    It may be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between   
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than 9.3 mph (15 km/h).
•    When the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system 
is in the operation range at about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h), 
the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (SCBS 
Automatic Brake is displayed in the Multi-information Display)
•    SCBS automatic brake is released approximately 2 
seconds after the vehicle comes to a stop.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Laser Sensor
SCBS system can   
be turned off using   
DSC Off button.
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INFO (Type B Instrument Cluster )
Refer to Owners Manual for Type A instrument cluster.  
Push INFO button on steering wheel to display the following (actual displayed 
information will vary on your vehicle):
 Average MPH 
  Current MPG
   Average MPG
   Remaining Miles
NOTE: To clear Average MPH or Average MPG, push and hold INFO button when   
selected screen is displayed.
INFO   
Button
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Information Display
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Manual Climate Control
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Temperature  
Control Dial 
 R otat e the dial for 
temperature control.
NOTE:  
When set   
to MA X A /C with   
dashboard vents or 
dashboard and floor   
vents, the A /C will   
turn on, and   
recirculated air will   
be selected for   
maximum cooling.
Fan Control Dial
Rotate the dial to set desire d 
fan speed (1-4).
    Push to recirculate  cabin air to reduce 
outside odors and 
improve cooling.
    Push  for  fresh   
air circulation. 
     Push to manually turn 
air conditioning on or off.
    Push to defrost the   
rear window.Mode Selector Dial 
Rotat e the dial to 
select airflow mode.
   Da shboard vents
   Dashboard   
and floor vents
  Floor vents
   Defroster  and   
floor vents
   Windshield  defroster
Best Cooling Settings Best Heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
NOTE:  
•   When selecting either defroster mode ( or ), the air conditioner and  
fresh air mode are automatically turned on by the system. This helps defrost  
the windows more efficiently by dehumidifying the air. Manually set the fan  
control and temperature control dials as desired.
•    In either defroster mode (
 or ), air will blow from the side dashboard vents. 
To defrost the side windows faster, point the vents toward the side windows.
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Automatic Climate Control
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Driver Temperature 
Control DialAUTO ON:  Push dial 
to turn Automatic Air 
Conditioning system on 
(indicator light on). Rotate 
dial to select your desired 
set temperature (shown 
above). The airflow mode 
and the amount of airflow 
will be automatically 
controlled  in accordance 
with the set temperature.
Push to defrost 
the windshield. 
Push to defrost 
the rear window.
Push to  
manually turn   
air conditioning   
on or off.Passenger 
Temperature   
Control Dial
Push to  turn DUAL 
mode ON/OFF.
•    With  DUAL  mode  ON (indicator on), 
rotate the dial to 
set passenger 
side temperature 
separate from   
the driver’s side 
(shown above).
•     With DUAL mode 
OFF (indicator off), 
driver controls the 
temperature setting 
on both sides.
Push to select the 
following airflow mode:
NOTE:  Automatic climate 
control will allow you to 
maintain individual preset 
cabin temperatures for the 
driver and passenger when 
DUAL mode is selected.
Push to recirculate 
cabin air to reduce   
outside odors and   
improve cooling.
Push for fresh   
air circulation.      Dashboard  vents
  
Dashboard   
    and floor vents
    Floor vents
     Defroster  and   
floor vents
NOTE:  Automatic 
temperature control 
always works even   
if the AUTO indicator   
turns off by changing 
the fan speed or the 
airflow mode.
Fan Control Dial 
•   Rotate the dial to   
select the desired   
fan speed.
•    Push OFF to turn 
climate control   
system of f.
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CD SlotAUDIO CONTROLS
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen)
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POWER ON
Push the Volume/Power dial to turn 
the audio system on.
MEDIA SELECTION
FM/AM: Push FM/AM button to 
select the FM1, FM2, or AM band. 
The selected band will be indicated 
in the display.  
CD:  Push CD button to select the 
CD player when inserting a CD.
USB/iPod:  Push USB/AUX button to 
select the USB or iPod player when 
connecting USB or iPod.
AUX:  Push USB/AUX button to 
switch to AUX jack input.
TUNING
The radio has the following   
tuning controls:
M anual:  Turn the TUNE dial to  
manually change the frequency.  S
eek:  Push the SEEK    
tuning buttons to automatically   
seek a higher or lower frequency 
with a station.
S can:  Push the SCAN button   
to automatically sample strong 
stations for seconds each. Push 
again to cancel.
Preset Channel:  P u s h  1/2 /3 /4 /5 /6 
button to select a station stored in 
memory. To store a station, push 
and hold 1/2/3/4/5/6 until station   
is displayed.
Auto Memory Tuning:  Push and 
hold the AUTO-M button to store 
an additional 6 stations on each FM 
and AM band without disturbing the 
previously stored stations. To return 
to the previously stored stations, 
push FM or AM button. Refer to the 
Owner’s Manual for complete details.
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FOLDER SEARCH 
(during MP3/WMA/AAC 
CD or USB playback)
•   To change to the   
previous folder, push the 
folder down button 
,   
or push the folder up 
button 
 to advance to 
the next folder.
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen)www.MazdaUSA.com
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T E X T:  For files with a file name   
and other information that have 
been input. The display switches 
between display of the file name 
and other information each time   
the text button (TEXT) is pushed 
during playback.
LOADING A CD•    Insert the CD into the slot, 
label-side up. The auto 
loading mechanism will load 
the CD and begin to play it. 
iP O D  P L AY E R
•    Select CATEGORY:  Push  
pre-set button 5 (down) or  
6 (up) to select Playlist/Artist/
Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/
Composer/Audiobook.
•    Select a desired list: Push 
FOLDER Up/Down to select a 
desired list from the list menu.
•    Tr a c k  U p / D o w n :  To change 
to the previous track, push 
SEEK 
 or turn the FILE dial 
to the left. To change to the 
next track, push SEEK 
 or 
turn the FILE dial to the right.
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POWER ON 
Push the Power/Volume dial to   
turn the audio system on.
MEDIA SELECTION
Push the AUDIO button to select the 
appropriate on-screen button:
Radio:  Select FM/AM button for FM1, 
FM2, or AM band.
CD:  Select for CD player.
Bluetooth
®:  Select for BT Audio.
Pandora:  Select to play Pandora from 
Bluetooth device (with Pandora app).
USB:  Select to play iPod/iPhone
® 
through USB port.
AUX:  Select to switch to AUX input.
SIRIUS:  Select for SiriusXM Satellite 
Radio
®. If your vehicle is equipped 
with SiriusXM Satellite Radio® (satellite 
radio antenna on roof ), your new 
Mazda includes a free  introductory 
subscription with a limited term trial 
offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate. See 
the Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for 
details, or contact your dealer about 
adding SiriusXM Satellite Radio
®.
See your Owner’s Manual for further 
information on:
  •    Pandora audio application
  •   Audio  me nu voice-command TUNING
M
anual:  Turn the TUNE/FILE dial to 
manually change the frequency.  
S eek:  Push the SEEK 
  button or 
touch and hold the    on-screen 
button, to automatically seek a higher or 
lower frequency or track, depending on 
media selected.
NOTE: 
If you continue to push and   
hold the button, the frequency will 
continue changing without stopping.
 
S can:  Touch the SCAN on-screen 
button to automatically sample strong 
stations for seconds each. Touch again 
to cancel.
Auto Memory Tuning:  
1     Touch  the 
Auto Memory on-screen 
button. The auto memory preset list 
is displayed and the previously tuned 
frequency is received. 
2     Touch  the 
Update List on-screen 
button to display the frequencies of 
up to ten radio stations on the auto 
memory preset list. 
3      Touch the desired frequency.   
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for 
complete details.
Preset Channel:  Can be used to store 
6 AM or 12 FM stations.
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Audio Controls (with 5.8” LCD screen)
PLAYING BLUETOOTH® (BT) AUDIO
1     Make sure BT audio device is paired to   
your vehicle.
2     Turn on BT audio device.
3     Touch the Bluetooth
® on-screen tab.
4     Select the BT-Audio option.
GRACENOTE
The Gracenote media database is used to improve   
voice recognition of artist and album names with the   
Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the   
voice recognition, install the most recent database.
1     Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick   
from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert memory   
stick into the USB port.
2   Push the PHONE button.
3     Select Setup and scroll down to Gracenote Update.
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