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:
Seat Weight Sensor Control Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment
Control System]
CAUTION:
When the seat weight sensor control module is replaced with a new one, perform
the seat weight sensor calibration using the M?MDS..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the connectors.
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Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air
Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (driver-side).
b. Front side trim (driver-side).
c. Switch panel.
d. Decoration panel.
e. Shift lever knob (MTX).
f. Front console box.
g. Shift panel.
h. Upper panel.
i. Rear console. ...
Low And Reverse Brake [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The low and reverse brake stops the rotation of the front internal gear and
rear planetary carrier while in 1GR and in reverse, locking them to the transaxle
case.
Construction
The low and reverse brake consist of the following parts shown in the figure.
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