Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror.
2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch in the center position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted, and you could have an accident.
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear.
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE
• Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
• For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
) on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System 3.
• The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
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 driv ...
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Other materials:
Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor, Output Shaft Speed Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax
EL]
Purpose/Function
The turbine/input shaft speed sensor detects the rotation speed of the input
shaft (low clutch drum).
The output shaft speed sensor detects the rotation speed of the output shaft
(primary gear).
The turbine/input shaft speed sensor and output shaft speed ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
Thermostat Inspection
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause
severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and c ...