I stop MAZDA MODEL CX-50 2023 Owner's Manual

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
▼Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a
minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the
specified fuel.
Fuel
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
*1 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission
control system performance and could al so cause engine knocking and serious
engine damage.
CAUTION
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline cont ains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise
the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The comm on gasoline blend that can be used with
your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol,
such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may
not be covered by the warranty.
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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Open the windows or adjust the
heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the
vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a
long time even in an open area,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and
around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is
stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by
the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
▼Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn
skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel-filler cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect
fuel-filler cap or not using a fuel-filler
cap may result in a fuel leak, which
could result in serious burns or death
in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the
fuel pump nozzle shuts
off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because overfilling the
fuel tank may cause fuel overflow or
leakage. Fuel overflow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a fire and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
wrong cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine
light in the instrument cluster to
illuminate.
 When using an automatic car wash
or a high water pressure car washer,
lock the vehicle. Otherwise, the
fuel-filler lid may open unexpectedly
and could be damaged.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and liftgate, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. Using the following , unlock the
driver’s door.
Transmitter (page 3-15)Touch sensor (page 3-13)Door-lock switch (page 3-15)Auto lock/unlock function (page
3-17)
NOTE
When unlocking the driver's
door, the fuel lid is also unlocked
at the same time.
When locking the driver's door,
the fuel lid is locked after 90
seconds.
The time until the fuel lid is
locked after locking the driver's
door can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
However, when the driver's door
is locked using the following
functions, the fuel lid is also
locked at the same time.
Auto lock/unlock function
(page 3-17)
Auto re-lock function (page
3-5) and (page 3-13)
2. Press the location shown in the illustration and open the fuel lid.

3. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise.
4. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler lid.

1. Fuel-filler lid
2. Fuel-filler cap

5. Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling. Pull out
the refueling nozzle after the
refueling stops automatically.
6. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until a click is heard.
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position while children are in the
vehicle.

Master control switches
1. Close
2. Open
3. Front passenger's window
4. Right rear window
5. Power window lock switch
6. Left rear window
7. Driver's window
8. Locked position
9. Unlocked position

Front passenger's window switch/
Rear window switches
1. Close
2. Open

NOTE
A power window may no longer
open/close if you continue to press
the switch for a long time. If the
power window does not open/
close, wait for a while and then
operate the switch again.
The passenger windows may be
opened or closed using the master
control switches on the driver's door.
The power window can be operated
for about 40 seconds after the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC
or off with all doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window
will stop operating.
▼Auto-opening/Closing
To fully open the window
automatically, press the switch
completely down, then release. The
window will fully open automatically.
To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch
completely up, then release. The
window will fully close automatically.

To stop the window partway, pull or
press the switch in the opposite
direction and then release it.
NOTE
Power window system initialization
procedure
If you operate the switch any number
of times with the power window not
fully closed, the window may no longer
fully open/close automatically.
The power window auto function will
only resume on a power window that
has been reset.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
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2. Make sure that the power windowlock switch located on the driver's
door is not depressed.
3. Press the switch and fully open the window.
4. Pull up the switch to fully close the window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
5. Make sure that the power windows operate correctly using the door
switches.
▼Jam-safe Window
When the window is closing and a
foreign object is detected between the
window and the window frame, the
window stops closing and
automatically opens partway.
NOTE
The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:
A strong impact is detected while
the window is closing.
The window is closing in very low
temperatures.
(A window cannot be closed)
If the jam-safe function has operated
and the window cannot be closed,
check around the window frame for
a foreign object.
If there is no foreign object around
the window frame, forcibly close a
window using the following
procedure.
1. After switching the ignition OFF,
wait for 45 seconds or longer.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Operate the switch in the direction to close the window
until the jam-safe function
operates and the window stops.
Repeat this operation a total of 5
times.
4. Continue pulling up the switch tofully close the window.
▼Remote Power Window Operation
All power windows can be opened
from outside the vehicle after the
doors are closed.
The power windows can be operated
remotely when the power window lock
switch on the driver's door is in the
lock or unlocked position.
Remote power window operation is
activated under the following
conditions.
All the doors and liftgate are closed.The ignition is switched OFF.
NOTE
The power windows cannot be
opened from the outside of the vehicle
if the power window initialization has
not been completed.
Opening
The windows can be opened for
ventilating the cabin before getting in
the vehicle.
Press the unlock button on the key
quickly and briefly 3 times and then
immediately afterwards, press and
hold the unlock button to open the
windows.
To stop the windows from opening ,
release the button. If the operation is
performed from the beginning again,
the windows open.
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▼Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition is
switched ON.
1. Tilt/Slide switch
When pulling the tilt/slide switch
rearward 1 time, the sunshade opens
and when pressing the tilt/slide switch
forward 1 time, it closes.
Close the sunshade before operating
the panorama sunroof.
1. Open
2. Close
NOTE
If a close operation is done while the
sunshade is opening, it stops partway.
▼Tilt/Slide Operation
The panorama sunroof can be opened
or closed electrically only when the
ignition is switched ON.
Before leaving the vehicle or washing
your Mazda, make sure the
panorama sunroof is completely
closed so that water does not get
inside the cabin area.
After washing your Mazda or after it
rains, wipe the water off the
panorama sunroof before operating
it to avoid water penetration which
could cause rust and water damage
to your headliner.
Tilt Operation
The rear of the panorama sunroof can
be tilted open to provide more
ventilation.
When pressing the tilt/slide switch 1
time, the sunshade opens a quarter of
the way and the rear side of the front
panorama sunroof glass opens
upward.
When pressing the tilt/slide switch
forward 1 time, the panorama sunroof
closes.
NOTE
The sunshade can be fully opened by
pulling the tilt/slide switch rearward 1
time with the panorama sunroof tilted.
To close the sunshade and the
panorama sunroof from this condition,
press the tilt/slide switch forward 2
times.
1. Tilt up
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2. Close (Tilt down)

Slide Operation
When pulling the tilt/slide switch
rearward 2 times, the sunshade and
the panorama sunroof open.
When pressing the tilt/slide switch
forward 2 times, the sunshade and the
panorama sunroof close.
1. Open
2. Close
NOTE
If you want to tilt the panorama
sunroof, first close the panorama
sunroof and then do a tilt operation.
When the sunshade is open, the
panorama sunroof can be opened/
closed with 1 rearward/forward
operation.
If the panorama sunroof does not
operate normally, do the following
procedure:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch to open the rear side of the front panorama
sunroof glass upward.
3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the panorama sunroof tilts open to
the fully open position, then
closes a little.

If the reset procedure is performed
while the panorama sunroof is in the
slide position (partially open) it will
close before the rear tilt opens.
▼ Jam-safe Panorama Sunroof
If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the panorama sunroof while it is
closing , the panorama sunroof will
stop and move in the open direction.
NOTE
The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:
A strong impact is detected while
the panorama sunr
oof is closing
automatically.
The panorama sunroof is closing
automatically during very low
temperatures.
In the event the jam-safe function
activates and the panorama sunroof
cannot be closed automatically,
press the tilt/slide switch and the
panorama sunroof will close.
The jam-safe panorama sunroof
function does not operate until the
system has been reset.
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Break-In Period
▼Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the
first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of the
vehicle.
Do not race the engine.Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.
Do not drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.Avoid full-throttle starts.Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the Environment
▼ Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save fuel and reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.Drive at lower speeds.Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.Keep the tires properly inflated.Do not carry unnecessary weight.Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.
Keep windows closed at high
speeds.
Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.
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WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss
of power steering and power brake
control, and may cause damage to the
drivetrain. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident.
Hazardous Driving
▼Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed
and abrupt maneuvers when driving
this vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle are
dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of
gravity such as util
ity vehicles handle
differently than vehicles with a lower
center of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more
than low profile sports cars are
designed to perfo rm satisfactorily
under off-road conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
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Driving In Flooded Area
▼Driving In Flooded Area
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
affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or engine
damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overloading
▼Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can estimate the
weight of the load by weighing the
items (or people) before putting them
in the vehicle.
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