Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Emergency Towing

Overheating

Overheating If the High engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Sw ...

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 t ...

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Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer inspection Using a speedometer tester 1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. 2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the tester reading is as indicated in the following table. km/h Speedometer tester indication (km/h) Allowable rang ...

Timing Chain Removal/Installation
WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. CAUTION: If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed and the piston at the top dead center position, the valve may contact the piston and the engine ...

Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the e ...