mazda cx 50 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 2023 Owners Manual

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complete customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this
manual carefully and follow its recommendations.

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Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, le ave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a con-
stant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice
and without obligation.

Air Conditioner and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage
the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Perc h l o rate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air ba g modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,
…] may contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life dis-
posal. See
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you
may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

©2021 Mazda Motor CorporationJanuary 2022(Print2)
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We want to help you get the most
driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your owner's manual, when read from
beginning to end, can do that in many
ways.

Illustrations complement the words of
the manual to best explain how to
enjoy your Mazda. By reading your
manual, you can find out about the
features, important safety information,
and driving under various road
conditions.

You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehicle.

The symbol below in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let
this happen”.

The following symbol indicates the first
operation, such as a push or a turn.
The following symbol indicates the
second operation, such as a push or a
turn.
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location of parts.
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some parts of the vehicle, indicates
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How to Use This Manual
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat
belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride
comfort, including air-conditioning
system and audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the
vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview......................1-2 Interior Equipment (View
A)......................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View
B)......................................... 1-4
Interior Equipment (View
C)......................................... 1-5
Interior Equipment (View
D)........................................ 1-6
Interior Equipment (View
E)......................................... 1-7
Exterior Overview..................... 1-8
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Interior Equipment (View A)
▼Interior Equipment (View
A-type A)
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High Beam Control System (HBC) switch............................................ page 4-95
„ Lighting control................................................................................. page 4-49
… Turn and lane-change signals............................................................. page 4-54
† Audio remote control switches........................................................... page 5-23
‡ INFO switch...................................................................................... page 4-20
ˆ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) switches........................................................................... page 4-120
‰ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) switches........................................................ page 4-130
Š Cruise control switches................................................................... page 4-198
‹ Wiper and washer lever..................................................................... page 4-55
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View B)
▼Interior Equipment (View B)
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Instrument cluster............................................................................. page 4-18
„ Active driving display......................................................................... page 4-35
… Mazda Connect................................................................................ page 5-15
† Climate control system........................................................................ page 5-2
‡ Heated steering wheel switch............................................................. page 2-20
ˆ Seat warmer switches........................................................................ page 2-17
‰ Seat Ventilation.................................................................................page 2-19
Š Hazard warning flasher switch............................................................ page 4-61
‹ Rear window defogger switch............................................................ page 4-59
ΠGlove compartment.......................................................................... page 5-50
Push button start................................................................................. page 4-4
Ž Horn................................................................................................ page 4-61
Lock release lever................................................................................ page 2-4
Hood release handle......................................................................... page 6-12
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View C)
▼Interior Equipment (View C)
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Head restraint................................................................................... page 2-15
„ Front seat........................................................................................... page 2-4
… Seat belt........................................................................................... page 2-22
† Bottle holder.....................................................................................page 5-48
‡ Vanity mirror..................................................................................... page 5-38
ˆ Sunvisor........................................................................................... page 5-38
‰ Overhead light (front)/Map lights...................................................... page 5-39
Š Overhead console............................................................................. page 5-49
‹ Panorama sunroof switch................................................................... page 3-40
ΠRearview mirror................................................................................ page 3-34
Vent................................................................................................... page 5-3
Ž Cup holder....................................................................................... page 5-47
Selector lever.................................................................................... page 4-37
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) switch........................ page 4-82, 4-83
‘ Commander switch........................................................................... page 5-19
’ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch...................................................... page 4-68
“ AUTOHOLD switch........................................................................... page 4-75
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-5
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Seat Precautions
▼Seat Precautions
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components
of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are
not securely locked are dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or
seatback could move, causing injury.
Make sure the adjustable components
of the seat are locked in place by
attempting to slide the seat forward
and backward and rocking the
seatback.
Never allow children to adjust a seat:
Allowing children to adjust a seat is
dangerous as it could result in serious
injury if a child's hands or feet become
caught in the seat.
Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important
role in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers
to be ejected or thrown around and
baggage to strike occupants in a
sudden stop or collision, resulting in
severe injury. After adjusting the
seatback at any time, even when there
are no other passengers, rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.
Adjust a seat only when the vehicle is
stopped:
If the seat is adjusted while the vehicle
is being driven, the seating posture
may become unstable and the seat
could move unexpectedly resulting in
injury.
Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag components
essential to the supplemental restraint
system. Such modifications could
damage the supplemental restraint
system and result in serious injury.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if
there is any need to remove or reinstall
the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front
seats:
Driving with damaged front seats, such
as seat cushions torn or damaged
down to the urethane, is dangerous. A
collision, even one not strong enough
to inflate the air bags, could damage
the front seats which contain essential
air bag components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may
not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,
front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.
Do not drive with either front seats
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous because
you do not get the full protection from
seat belts. During sudden braking or a
collision, you can slide under the lap
belt and suffer seriou
s internal injuries.
For maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, place the seat belt
in its normal position. Verify that the
seat belt pulls out and retracts.
(Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.
Do not use the switch to make
more than one adjustment at a
time.
Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up
procedure recommended by Mazda
allows you to maintain a relaxed
posture, drive the vehicle for longer
periods without feeling tired, and
make quick operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear
view in the forward direction to help
you drive more safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving
position recommended by Mazda are
done using the following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat
to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom.
6. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
7. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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5.Lumbar Support Adjustment
To increase the seat firmness, press
and hold the front part of the
switch to the desired position, then
release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
decrease firmness.

Before making adjustments to the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Before making adjustments, move the
steering wheel and seat to their default
positions.
How to move the steering wheel to its
default position
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver to
abruptly turn to the left or right. This
can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
After adjusting the steering wheel
position, make sure it is securely
locked by trying to move it up and
down:
Driving with the steering wheel not
securely locked in position is
dangerous. If the steering wheel moves
unexpectedly while driving, you could
lose control of the steering resulting in
an accident.
Lower the lever, move the steering
wheel to the lowest position, and then
push it down and all the way back.
How to move a driver’s seat to its
default position
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.
3. Lower the front edge of the seat bottom to its lowest height.
4. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.
Seat adjustment procedure for the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Adjusting the seatback angle
(reclining)
Adjust the seatback to the angle
providing a comfortable seated
posture.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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