wipers MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off............... 4-11
i-stop
*......................................... 4-12
Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-22 Meters and Gauges..................... 4-22
Multi-information Display
*........ 4-31
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-39
Warning/Indicator Lights............4-42
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-51 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-51
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-54 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-54
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-55
Transaxle Ranges........................4-56
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-58
Driving Tips................................4-62
Switches and Controls..................... 4-63
Lighting Control......................... 4-63
Front Fog Lights
*....................... 4-68
Rear Fog Light
*.......................... 4-69
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-70
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-71
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-75
Headlight Washer
*...................... 4-75
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-76
Horn............................................ 4-78
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-78
Brake................................................ 4-80 Brake System.............................. 4-80
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-84
Emergency Stop Signal
System........................................ 4-88
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-89
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-90 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-90
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-91
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-93
i-ELOOP.......................................... 4-94 i-ELOOP
*................................... 4-94
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CAUTION
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a st icker or a label on the windscreen. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.

 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windscreen,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this is particularly important when clearing
ice and snow ― when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running.
NOTE
•The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the
surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time
if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minute s such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunn els, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the
position.
•The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-12.
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▼Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the direction indicator
lever, the direction indicator flashes three
times. The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction opposite
to which it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalisation function.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-12.
Windscreen Wipers and
Wa s h e r
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WA R N I N G
Use only windscreen washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windscreen, it
will dirty the windscreen, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windscreen washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windscreen washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing weather
conditions is dangerous as it could freeze
on the windscreen and block your vision
which could cause an accident. In addition,
make sure the windscreen is sufficiently
warmed using the defroster before
spraying the washer fluid.
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NOTE
If the windscreen wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen. If
the windscreen wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
wiper switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
▼Windscreen Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Operation while pulling up
lever
Stop
Intermittent
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Low speed
High speed
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
INT ring
With auto-wiper control
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Operation while pulling up
lever
Stop
Auto control
Low speed
High speed
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Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windscreen and turns the
wipers on or off automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―high
speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the centre position (normal), rotate
the switch upward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it downward for
less sensitivity (slower response).
Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Centre
position
CAUTION
Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering
a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the rain sensor will not
operate correctly.
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched or wiped with a cloth.
 If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windscreen,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely that the
engine is left running) this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
•Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
to the position while driving
activates the windscreen wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
•The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about –10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about
85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
•If the windscreen is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and auto-wiper control may
not operate properly.
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•If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windscreen above the rain sensor or
if the windscreen is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set the wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
•If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong
light sources, electromagnetic waves, or
infrared light because the rain sensor
uses an optical sensor. It is
recommended that the auto-wiper lever
be switched to the
position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
•The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-12.
▼ Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward
you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.

Washer
OFF
NOTE
If the windscreen washer is turned on
when the windscreen wipers are not
operating, the windscreen wipers operate
a few times.
If the washer does no
t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-32). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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The TSR can display a passing prohibited sign and a speed limit sign at the same time.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot correctly recognise a traffic sign while the
vehicle is driven, the following screen is displayed.
NOTE
Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs)
•When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is
displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for
your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
•The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read (if the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) does not recognise a speed limit sign).
•Inclement weather speed limit signs are displayed when all of the following conditions are
met.
•The vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or more.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises an inclement weather speed limit sign
as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
•The inclement weather speed li mit sign is lower than the currently displayed speed limit
sign.
•The windscreen wipers are operated.
•In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises the speed limit sign and the vehicle is
driven for a certain distance after passing the sign.
•Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel. (The display of
a speed limit sign does not stop even if th e vehicle changes lanes while a "ZONE"
auxiliary sign is displayed.)
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a new speed limit sign which differs
from the previous one (displ ays the new speed limit sign).
•The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period
of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognise a speed limit sign,
the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation posi tion of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the
specified size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do no t use tyres with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windscreen . In such cases, the system cannot accurately
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
•The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
•You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
•Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
•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 windscreen 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
windscreen.
•Trucks with low loading plat forms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
•When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
•The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
•A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
•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 tail lights or the tail lights are turned off at
nighttime.
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use petrol, paraffin, paint thinner,
or other solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched.
 If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly, clean
the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
▼ Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
 Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the windscreen
wiper operation may be adversely
affected.
NOTE
When raising both windscreen wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm first.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's
side first while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windscreen.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windscreen.
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Owner Maintenance
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Wa t e r M a r k s
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt and
lime. If moisture containing these minerals
settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the
minerals will concentrate and harden to
form white rings. The rings can damage
your vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according to
the instructions in this section. These steps
should be taken immediately after you find
water marks on your vehicle's finish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another v ehicle's tyres hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
NOTE
•The paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
travelling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
•In low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
•Chipped paint can lead to rust forming
on your Mazda. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Mazda
touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.

Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
▼ Maintaining the Finish
Wa s h i n g
CAUTION

When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched or wiped with a cloth.
 If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windscreen,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely that the
engine is left running) this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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