towing MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

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 FWD 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 FWD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-97.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
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 flatbed truck.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the parking brake cannot be released
when towing the vehicle, transport the
vehicle with all front and rear wheels
raised
off the ground as shown in the
figure. 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).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
Jack lever
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown
eyelet
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.

The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” value on the tire
label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849
lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) － 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) － (68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried
by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label locate d on the driver's door frame or door pillar. Th e total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
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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 - including al l 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 f unctional 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 de alership) 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 obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
WA R N I N G
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 load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Index
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-16
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-17
Starting a flooded engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)...... 7-16
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks......... ................... 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-31
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T).................................................. 3-30
Ending Screen Display.................... 4-114
Engine
Coolant.........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-32
Hood release............. ................... 6-21
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-47
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-32
Exterior Care..................................... 6-65 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-69
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-68
Maintaining the finish................. 6-66
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-70
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-89
Headlights.................................... 4-75
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-10
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-53
Fluid
Brake............................................6-31
Washer......................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classification................................. 9-5
Fog Lights......................................... 4-81
Foot Brake.........................................4-97
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-207
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-34
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-28
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T)............................................ 3-28
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display..............4-113
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-113
Ending screen display................4-114
Fuel consumption display.......... 4-113
Fuses.................................................. 6-58
Panel description......................... 6-61
Replacement................................ 6-58
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment... ..................... 5-101
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-52
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-89
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-78
Control......................................... 4-75
Headlight flashing....................... 4-78
High-low beam............................ 4-78
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Index
MirrorsOutside mirrors............................ 3-36
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-38
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-87
Moonroof...........................................3-44
Multi-information Display (Type
A).......................................................4-14
Multi-information Display (Type
B)....................................................... 4-31
Multi-information Display (Type
C)....................................................... 4-47
O
Off-Road Traction Assist Off-Road Traction Assist indicator
light............................................ 4-111
Off-Road Traction Assist
switch......................................... 4-112
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-36
Overhead Console..... ...................... 5-100
Overhead Lights................................ 5-92
Overheating....................................... 7-18
Overloading....................................... 3-56
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood......................... 6-21
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Key battery replacement..............6-44
Opening the hood.................. ...... 6-21
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-19
P
Parking Sensor System................... 4-239 Park assist sensor system
operation.................................... 4-242
Sensor detection range.............. 4-241
Personalization Features....................9-11
Power Liftgate................................... 3-22
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-45
Power Steering................................ 4-120
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-46
Power Windows................................ 3-41
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-215
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-212
Rearview Mirror................................3-38
Rear Coat Hooks...... ....................... 5-103
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-143
Rear Door Child Safety Locks.......... 3-20
Rear Seat........................................... 2-15
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-231 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-233
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-238
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-234
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-232
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-232
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-236
Viewing the display................... 4-234
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-86
Rear Window Washer... .................... 4-86
Rear Window Wiper......................... 4-86
Recommended Oil.............................6-25
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-67
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-58
Key battery.................................. 6-44
Light bulbs...................................6-52
Tires............................................. 6-49
Wheel........................................... 6-51
Wiper........................................... 6-37
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Index
Snow tires.................................... 3-54
Specifications.................................9-9
Temporary spare tire....................6-50
Tire chains................................... 3-55
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-48
Tire rotation................................. 6-49
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-46
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-223
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-67
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)........................................ 3-59
Towing Description........................... 7-20
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-108 TCS OFF Indicator Light.......... 4-108
TCS OFF Switch....................... 4-109
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-108
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-133
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trouble
Battery runs out........................... 7-13
Emergency starting...................... 7-16
Emergency towing....................... 7-20
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-18
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-48
Turn Signals...................................... 4-81
U
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-98
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-91
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-43
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-44
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-43
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Collision warning...... .................. 7-47
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-45
Excessive speed warning.............7-47
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-44
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-45
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-45
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-44
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-46
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-47
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-45
Power steering warning buzzer....7-46
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-45
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-43
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-46
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