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:
Up Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The up switch detects the shift up operation of the selector lever.
The up switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual shift
control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The up switch is installed to the selector l ...
Control Valve Body [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The control valve body controls the hydraulic pressure generated by the oil
pump by each solenoid valve. In addition, the oil passages which introduce hydraulic
pressure to the pistons for each clutch and brake is formed by the switching
of each built-in shift valve. ...
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Seal board upper.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front combination light.
d. Set plate.
e. Energy-absorbing form.
f. Front under cover No.1.
g. Bumper stiffener lower.
3. Support the shroud panel using a jack.
CAUT ...
