Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering system.
AWD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
• AWD provides excellent drivability
on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
• A system ...
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Usi ...
Other materials:
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Heater Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Outline
Based on the control of the HO2S heater, a stabilized oxygen concentration
is detected even at low exhaust temperatures, and feedback control of fuel injection
even at cold engine start is made possible for improved cold temperature exhaust
emission performance.
Both ...
Planetary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The planetary gear is a mechanism which shifts the drive force from the engine.
The planetary gear consists of multiple gears which rotate individually while
revolving. By controlling the individual rotation and revolving of the gears,
the transaxle performs gear shi ...
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
NOTE
• If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
• A personalized function is available to change
the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on .
Turn Signals
Move the signal lev ...
