maintenance MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 (in English) Manual PDF
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         Maintaining the Finish
            Washing
    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 windshield above the rain  sensor is touched or wiped with a 
cloth.
  If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or 
inside the vehicle.
      Keep hands and scrapers clear of the  windshield when the wiper lever is in the 
 
  position and the ignition is 
switched ON as fi  ngers could be pinched 
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged 
when the wipers activate automatically.
  If you are going to clean the windshield,  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.
      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.
     
  To help protect the  fi nish from rust 
and deterioration, wash your Mazda 
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a 
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
     If the vehicle is washed improperly, the 
paint surface could be scratched. Here are 
some examples of how scratching could 
occur.
  
  Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
   
 The vehicle is washed without  fi rst 
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
   The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry, 
or dirty cloth.
   The vehicle is washed at a car wash that 
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
   Cleansers or wax containing abrasives 
are used.
    
   NOTE
    Mazda is not responsible for scratches 
caused by automatic car washes or 
improper washing.
   Scratches are more noticeable on 
vehicles with darker paint  fi nishes.
     
  To minimize scratches on the vehicle's 
paint fi  nish:
    Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter 
using lukewarm or cold water before 
washing.
   Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water 
and a soft cloth when washing the 
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
   Rub gently when washing or drying the 
vehicle.
   Take your vehicle only to a car wash 
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
   Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax 
that contain abrasives.
    
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  CAUTION 
    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.
     
  Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, 
mud, and other foreign material from the 
underside of the fenders, and make sure 
the drain holes in the lower edges of the 
doors and rocker panels are clean.
  
  Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, 
industrial fallout, and similar deposits 
can damage the fi nish if not removed 
immediately. When prompt washing with 
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap 
made for use on vehicles.
  
  Thoroughly rinse off all soap with 
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow 
soap to dry on the  fi nish.
  
  After washing the vehicle, dry it with a 
clean chamois to prevent water spots from 
forming.
  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 aff  ected.
   
  When using an automatic car wash
  Retract the door mirrors.  The automatic car wash brushes could 
reduce the paint lustre or hasten paint 
deterioration.
    
  When using a high water pressure car 
wash
    High water temperature and high water 
pressure car washers are available 
depending on the type of car wash 
machine. If the car washer nozzle is 
put too close to the vehicle, the force of 
the spray could damage or deform the 
molding, affect the sealability of parts, 
and allow water to penetrate the interior. 
Keep a suffi  cient space (30 cm (12 in) or 
more) between the nozzle and the vehicle. 
In addition, do not spend too much time 
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and 
be very careful when spraying between 
gaps in doors and around windows.
  Waxing
    Your vehicle needs to be waxed when 
water no longer beads on the  fi nish.
  Always wash and dry the vehicle before 
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body, 
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
  
  
   1.   Use wax which contains no abrasives.
    Waxes containing abrasive will remove  paint and could damage bright metal 
parts.
   2.   Use a good grade of natural wax for  metallic, mica, and solid colors.
   3.   When waxing, coat evenly with the  sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
   4.   Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
    
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   NOTE
  A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and 
similar materials will usually also take off 
the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest 
of the vehicle does not need it.
   
          Repairing Damage to the Finish
    Deep scratches or chips on the fi nish 
should be repaired promptly. Exposed 
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major 
repairs.
  CAUTION 
  If your Mazda is damaged and needs 
metal parts repaired or replaced, 
make sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both 
repaired and new. This will prevent 
them from rusting.
   
          Bright-Metal  Maintenance
   Use tar remover to remove road tar and 
insects. Never do this with a knife or 
similar tool.
   To prevent corrosion on bright-
metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome 
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
   During cold weather or in coastal areas, 
cover bright-metal parts with a coating 
of wax or preservative heavier than 
usual. It would also help to coat them 
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or 
some other protective compound.
    
  CAUTION 
  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 result in 
damage to the protective coating 
and cause discoloration or paint 
deterioration.
   
          Underbody  Maintenance
    Road chemicals and salt used for ice and 
snow removal and solvents used for dust 
control may collect on the underbody. If 
not removed, they will speed up rusting 
and deterioration of such underbody parts 
as fuel lines, frame,  fl oor pan, and exhaust 
system, even though these parts may be 
coated with anti-corrosive material.
  
  Thoroughly  fl ush the underbody and wheel 
housings with lukewarm or cold water at 
the end of each winter. Try also to do this 
every month.
  
  Pay special attention to these areas 
because they easily hide mud and dirt. 
  It will do more harm than good to wet 
down the road grime without removing 
it. 
  
  The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, 
and frame members have drain holes that 
should not be clogged. Water trapped there 
will cause rusting.
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*Some models.
  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 aff  ected.
   
          Aluminum  Wheel  Maintenance * 
            A  protective  coating  is  provided  over  the 
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed 
to protect this coating.
  CAUTION 
  Do not use any detergent other than 
mild detergent. Before using any 
detergent, verify the ingredients. 
Otherwise, the product could discolor 
or stain the aluminum wheels.
   
   NOTE
   Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive 
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent 
on aluminum wheels. They may damage 
the coating.
   Always use a sponge or soft cloth to 
clean the wheels.
  Rinse the wheels thoroughly with  lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure 
to clean the wheels after driving on 
dusty or salted roads to help prevent 
corrosion.
   Avoid washing your vehicle in an 
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
    (19-inch wheel vehicle)    If your aluminum wheels lose luster, 
apply wax which contains no polishing 
powder.
     
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          Plastic Part Maintenance
  When cleaning the plastic lenses of the 
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, 
recti fi ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly 
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline 
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical 
agents can discolor or damage the 
surfaces resulting in a signi fi cant loss 
in functionality. If plastic parts become 
inadvertently exposed to any of these 
chemical agents,  fl ush with water 
immediately.
   If plastic parts such as the bumpers 
become inadvertently exposed to 
chemical agents or  fl uids such as 
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery 
fl  uid, it could cause discoloration, 
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any 
such chemical agents or  fl uids using a 
soft cloth immediately.
   High water temperature and high water 
pressure car washers are available 
depending on the type of high pressure 
car washer device. If the car washer 
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or 
aimed at one area for an extended period 
of time, it could deform plastic parts or 
damage the paint.
   Do not use wax containing compounds 
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in 
paint damage.
   In addition, do not use an electrical or 
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the 
frictional heat generated could result 
in deformation of plastic parts or paint 
damage.
    
 Interior  Care
            WARNING 
  Do not spray water into the vehicle 
cabin:   Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is 
dangerous as electrical devices such as 
the audio and switches could get wet 
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle 
fi r e .
   
   NOTE
   Do not wipe the interior using alcohol, 
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents 
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline. 
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration 
or stains.
   Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth 
may cause damage.
     
  If the vehicle interior becomes soiled 
by any of the following, wipe it off 
immediately using a soft cloth.
  Leaving it uncleaned could cause 
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling 
of the coating, and it will make it hard to 
wipe off later.
    Beverage or fragrance  Grease or oil  Soiling    
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*Some models.
         Seat Belt Maintenance
             1.   Clean  the  soiled  area  by  lightly  dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild 
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with 
water.
   2.   Wipe off the remaining detergent using  a cloth soaked in clean water and 
wrung out well.
   3.   Before retracting seat belts which have  been pulled out for cleaning, dry them 
off thoroughly and make sure there is 
no remaining moisture on them.
    
  WARNING 
  If a seat belt appears frayed or has 
abrasions, have it replaced by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer:   If a seat belts is used under such a 
condition, it cannot function at its full 
capacity which could result in serious 
injury or death.
  
  Use a mild detergent to remove soiling 
from a seat belt:   If organic solvents are used for 
cleaning the seat belts or they 
become stained or bleached, there 
is the possibility of them becoming 
weakened and as a result, they may 
not function at their full capacity 
which could cause serious injury or 
death.
   
   NOTE
  Clean seat belts diligently if they get 
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will make 
it dif fi cult to clean them later, and it may 
affect the smooth retracting of the seat 
belt.
   
          Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
            Remove  dust  and  dirt  from  the  vinyl 
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
  Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery 
using a leather and vinyl upholstery 
cleaner.
          Upholstery  Maintenance
             1.   Clean  the  soiled  area  by  lightly  dabbing  it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild 
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with 
water.
   2.   Wipe off the remaining detergent using  a cloth soaked in clean water and 
wrung out well.
    
          Leather Upholstery Maintenance * 
             1.   Remove  dust  and  sand  using  a  vacuum cleaner.
   2.   Wipe off the soiled area with a soft  cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or 
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent 
(about 5%) diluted with water.
   3.   Wipe off the remaining detergent using  a cloth soaked in clean water and 
wrung out well.
   4.   Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth  and allow the leather to further dry in 
a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the 
leather gets wet such as from rain, 
remove the moisture and dry it as soon 
as possible.
    
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   NOTE
   Because genuine leather is a natural 
material, its surface is not uniform and 
it may have natural scars, scratches, 
and wrinkles.
   To maintain the quality for as long as 
possible, periodical maintenance, about 
twice a year, is recommended.
   If the leather upholstery comes into 
contact with any of the following, clean 
it immediately.
  Leaving it uncleaned could cause  premature wear, mold, or stains.
     Sand or dirt   Grease or oil, such as hand cream   Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair 
dressing items
       If the leather upholstery gets wet, 
promptly remove moisture with a dry 
cloth. Remaining moisture on the 
surface may cause deterioration such as 
hardening and shrinkage.
   Exposure to direct sunlight for long 
periods may cause deterioration and 
shrinkage. When parking the car under 
direct sunlight for long periods, shade 
the interior using sunshades.
   Do not leave vinyl products on the 
leather upholstery for long periods. 
They may affect the leather quality 
and coloring. If the cabin temperature 
becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate 
and adhere to the genuine leather.
     
          Plastic Part Maintenance
            CAUTION 
  Do not use polishing agents.
  Depending on the product ingredients, 
they could cause discoloration, stains, 
cracks or peeling of the coating.
   
          Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad) Maintenance
            Extremely  soft  material  is  used  for  the 
soft pad surface. If the soft pad surface is 
rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could 
result in the surface being damaged and 
leaving white scratch marks.
  
   1.   Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth 
soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 
5%) diluted with water.
   2.   Wipe off the remaining detergent using  a cloth soaked in clean water and 
wrung out well.
    
          Panel  Maintenance
            If  a  panel  becomes  soiled,  wipe  it  off  with 
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and 
thoroughly wrung out.
  If some areas require further cleaning, use 
the following procedure:
  
   1.   Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 
5 %) diluted with water.
   2.   Wipe off the remaining detergent using  a cloth soaked in clean water and 
wrung out well.
    
   NOTE
  Be particularly careful when cleaning 
shiny surface panels and metallic parts 
such as plating as they can be scratched 
easily.
   
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*Some models.
          Active Driving Display Maintenance * 
            Windshield  type
    The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When 
cleaning, do not use a hard or rough-
surface cloth, or cleaning detergent. In 
addition, if a chemical solvent gets on 
the active driving display, wipe it off 
immediately. The dust-proof sheet could 
be damaged and the surface coating could 
be scratched. Use a  fi ne, soft cloth such as 
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
   NOTE
  Use of compressed air when cleaning the 
dust-proof sheet is recommended.
   
    Auto  fl ip-up type
    The combiner and mirror surface have 
a special coating. When cleaning it, do 
not use a hard cloth, a cloth with a rough 
surface, or cleaning detergent. Use a  fi ne-
textured, soft cloth. .
  If a chemical solvent gets on the combiner 
or mirror surface, wipe it off immediately. 
Otherwise, they could be damaged and the 
surface coating could be scratched.
          Cleaning the Window Interiors
            If  the  windows  become  covered  with  an 
oily, greasy, or waxy fi  lm, clean them with 
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the 
container.
  CAUTION 
  Do not scrape or scratch the inside of  the window glass. It could damage the 
thermal fi  laments and the antenna lines.
  When washing the inside of the window glass, use a soft cloth dampened in 
lukewarm water, gently wiping the 
thermal fi  laments and the antenna lines.
  Use of glass cleaning products could  damage the thermal fi  laments and the 
antenna lines.
     
          Cleaning the Floor Mats
            Rubber  fl oor mats should be cleaned with 
mild soap and water only.
  WARNING 
  Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire 
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning 
rubber fl  oor mats:   Cleaning the rubber fl  oor mats with 
rubber cleaning products makes the 
fl  oor mats slippery.
  This may cause an accident when 
depressing the accelerator, brake, or 
clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or 
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
   
  After  removing  the  fl oor mats for cleaning, 
always reinstall them securely (page 
 3-51 ).
         
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
         Jack
            To  remove  the  jack
     1.   Open  the  luggage  board,  and  lift  it. 
 
   2.   Remove  the  jack.
 
 
    To  secure  the  jack
    Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
  Maintenance
   Always keep the jack clean.  Make sure the moving parts are kept 
free from dirt or rust.
   Make sure the screw thread is 
adequately lubricated.
    
          Spare  Tire
            Your  Mazda  has  a  temporary  spare  tire.
  The temporary spare tire is lighter and 
smaller than a conventional tire, and is 
designed only for emergency use and 
should be used only for VERY short 
periods. Temporary spare tires should 
NEVER be used for long drives or 
extended periods.
  WARNING 
  Do not install the temporary spare tire 
on the front wheels (driving wheels):   Driving with the temporary spare tire 
on one of the front driving wheels is 
dangerous. Handling will be aff  ected. 
You could lose control of the vehicle, 
especially on ice or snow bound roads, 
and have an accident. Move a regular 
tire to the front wheel and install the 
temporary spare tire to the rear.
   
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Customer Information and Reporting 
Safety Defects
          Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
  
   Customer  Assistance  ...........................  8-2 
  Customer  Assistance  (U.S.A.)  .......  8-2 
  Customer  Assistance  (Canada)  ......  8-7 
  Customer  Assistance 
(Puerto  Rico)  ................................  8-10 
  Customer  Assistance  (Mexico)  ....  8-11 
  
  Mazda  Importer/Distributors  ..........  8-13    Importer/Distributor  .....................  8-13 
  
  Reporting  Safety  Defects  ..................  8-14    Reporting  Safety  Defects 
(U.S.A.)  ........................................  8-14 
  Reporting  Safety  Defects 
(Canada)  .......................................  8-15 
  
  Warranty ............................................  8-16    Warranties  for  Your  Mazda  ..........  8-16 
  Outside the United States/
Canada ..........................................  8-17 
  Registering  Your  Vehicle  in  A  Foreign 
Country (Except United States and 
Canada)  ........................................  8-18 
  Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and 
Accessories  ..................................  8-19 
  
  Cell  Phones  ........................................  8-20    Cell  Phones  Warning  ....................  8-20 
  
  Event  Data  Recorder  ........................  8-21    Event  Data  Recorder 
(U.S.A. and Canada) ....................  8-21 
     Recording  of  Vehicle  Data  ................  8-22 
  Recording  of  Vehicle  Data  ...........  8-22 
  
  Uniform Tire Quality Grading System 
(UTQGS)  ............................................  8-23    Uniform Tire Quality Grading System 
(UTQGS) ......................................  8-23 
  
  Tire  Information  (U.S.A.)  .................  8-25    Tire  Labeling  ................................  8-25 
  Location of the Tire Label 
(Placard)  .......................................  8-30 
  Tire  Maintenance  .........................  8-33 
  Vehicle  Loading  ...........................  8-36 
  Steps for Determining the Correct 
Load  Limit  ...................................  8-41 
  
  Declaration  of  Conformity  ...............  8-42    Declaration  of  Conformity  ...........  8-42 
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