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:
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The electric variable valve timing actuator changes the phases of the intake
camshaft relative to the crankshaft. As a result, the open/close period of the
intake valve is changed, optimized valve timing in accordance with driving conditions
is realized, output is i ...
Front Console Box Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure and detach clips A.
2. Pull the front console box in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while d ...
Washer Nozzle
Purpose
The washer nozzle sprays the washer fluid sent from the washer motor to the
optimum positions on the windshield.
Construction
A ball-shaped spray orifice is set inside the washer nozzle which can be
adjusted up or down.
The washer nozzle is moved u ...