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 ...
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Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator because it
is a precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remo ...
Side Step Molding Removal/Installation
1. Set the rear over fender aside..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the
figure and remove clips B from side step molding.
4. ...
Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
CAUTION:
Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper
motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield. ...
