Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not mainta ...
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 co ...
Other materials:
Rear Suspension
Outline
E-type multi-link rear suspension has been adopted.
The longitudinal span of the rear crossmember was extended and the longitudinal
offset of the rear lateral link attachment position was reduced.
Welding flanges were removed from the rear cros ...
PCM Configuration (Using Read/Write Function)
NOTE:
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification
information from the PCM before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS to the vehicle
and perform vehicle identification before removing the PCM. The vehicle specification
information is temporarily stor ...
Electric Power Steering (Eps) Control Module
Purpose/ Function
The EPS control module (CM) calculates the optimum assist current based on
the steering torque signal from the torque sensor installed to the steering
column and the vehicle speed signal sent via CAN transmission from the PCM.
The EPS CM controls the following ...
