Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precauti ...
Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on th ...
Other materials:
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal/Installation [Awd]
WARNING:
Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel when servicing the fuel system.
Fuel can be easily ignited which could cause serious injury or death, and damage
to equipment.
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite a ...
Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The steering column (EPS motor) temperature increases directly after continuous
turning of the steering mechanism which could cause burns if it is touched.
Before performing any servicing, verify that the steering column has cooled
off.
1. Rotate the steering wheel un ...
Oil Jet Valve
Purpose, Function
The oil jet valve injects engine oil on the back of the piston to cool the
piston.
Construction
The oil jet valve is installed into the cylinder block.
The oil jet valve is built into the check ball and spring.
Operation
1. When ...
