Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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.
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
• Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal.
• If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
• For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothl ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere wi ...
Other materials:
Charcoal Canister Inspection
U.S.A. And CANADA
Leakage inspection
1. Perform the following procedures:
Do not operate CV solenoid valve.
Assemble the hose used for inspection to port A.
Cover ports B and C with the caps.
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 20 kPa {150 mmHg, 5.91 inHg} o ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the BSM OFF switch..
3. Verify that the resistance between BSM OFF switches B and C is as indicated
in the table.
If the resistance cannot be verified as indicated in the table, replace the
cluster switch.
4. Apply batte ...
Accelerator Pedal, Kickdown Switch
Purpose, Function
The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
Kickdown switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be
implemented based on the accelera ...
