Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Differential Oil Replacement
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
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Tightening torque
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40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.
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Rear differential oil
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Specified oil grade: API service GL-5
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Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90
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Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
7. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
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Tightening torque
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40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
Differential Oil Inspection
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug and washer.
3. Verify that the oil is at the brim of the filler plug hole.
4. If it is low, add the specified oil.
5. Instal ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Const ...
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Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unle ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}.
If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance
could be reduced and ATF could leak.
1. Re ...
Auto Light System
Outline
The auto light system automatically turns the TNS and headlights on/off according
to the illumination level above and in front of the vehicle.
The auto light system is controlled by the front body control module (FBCM).
The front body control module (FBCM) performs ...
