towing MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 (in English) User Guide

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When Driving
Brake
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When
the driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automatically after the brake
pedal is released on a steep grade.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the selector lever
is in the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the selector lever is in
a forward gear.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA): Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something.
Always confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.

NOTE
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which the
system will operate changes depending
on the vehicle's load.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
or if the vehicle has not stopped
completely.
  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-32 .
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the TCS OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS.

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i-ACTIV AWD
Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
  When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
   All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
   Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
   Inspect tire in fl ation pressures at the
specifi ed periods adjust to the speci fi ed
pressures.

NOTE
Check the tire in fl ation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire in fl ation pressure.
   Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the speci fi ed size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all four wheels being of
the same dimensions.

Tire chains
   Install tire chains to the front tires.  Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
   Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains
installed.
   Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.

Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all four wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-20 .
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system in the following locations, using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system at the following
locations may result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system
is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi c is heavy and there is insuffi cient
space between vehicles.
 Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is not possible).
 When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer
be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
 Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)
 Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of
brake power.)
 Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate
suddenly after it starts moving.)

For safety purposes, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off when it is not being used.
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating: Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the
vehicle, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system off , shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the electric
parking brake (EPB).

CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off to prevent a
miss-operation.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off -road.
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-152
on how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) *
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a
display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward \
Sensing Camera
(FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a ve\
hicle ahead while the
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).\
Furthermore, if the
radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines\
that a collision is
unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage i\
n the event of a
collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are a\
pplied fi rmly and
quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist))
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart Br ake Support (SBS) system and always drive
carefully: The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision,
not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off -road.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
  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 windshield 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 windshield.
  Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high pro fi le.   When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and lon\
gitudinally
striped walls).
  The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.  A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.  The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep s\
lope.  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 taillights or the taillights\
are turned off at
nighttime.
  Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
  Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
  When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  The vehicle is driven with tires having signi fi cantly different wear.   The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.  There are water puddles on the road.  The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
  The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
  The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.  You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.  When driving extremely close to the target object.  Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a t\
railer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.


Parking in an Emergency .................................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .............................................................. 7-2

Flat Tire.......................................................................\
........................ 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage .......................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................................................... 7-6

Battery Runs Out ........................................................................\
..... 7-14 Jump-Starting ........................................................................\
...... 7-14

Emergency Starting ........................................................................\
. 7-17 Starting a Flooded Engine ........................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................\
....... 7-17

Overheating ........................................................................\
.............. 7-18 Overheating ........................................................................\
......... 7-18

Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
... 7-20 Towing Description ..................................................................... 7-20
Tiedown Hooks
* ........................................................................\
.. 7-21

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ........................... 7-23 If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes...................................... 7-23
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display
* ...................... 7-35
Message Indicated on Display * ................................................... 7-37
Warning Sound is Activated ........................................................ 7-39

When Liftgate Cannot be Opened .................................................. 7-44 When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ............................................... 7-44

Active Driving Display Does Not Operate ..................................... 7-45 If the Active Driving Display does not operate
* ......................... 7-45
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
fl ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:


1. If the engine does not start within fi ve seconds on the fi rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.


If the engine still does not start using the
previous procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be injured.

CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.

NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.

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Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD vehicle, where
all the wheels are connected to the drive
train, proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
Wheel dollies


A towed 2WD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-71 .

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WARNING
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground: Towing an AWD vehicle with either
the front or rear wheels on the ground
is dangerous as the drive train could
be damaged, or the vehicle could trail
away from the tow truck and cause
an accident. If the drive train has been
damaged, transport the vehicle on a
fl atbed truck.


CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal damage
to the transaxle.


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Emergency Towing
*Some models.
 Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or fl atbed equipment.

 If the electric parking brake (EPB) cannot be released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front
and rear wheels raised off the ground
as shown in the fi gure. If the vehicle is
towed without raising the wheels off
the ground, the brake system could be
damaged.

Wheel dollies

Tiedown Hooks *
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.

Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3 ).
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