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:
Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas ...
Coolant Reserve Tank Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Wiring harness
2
Hose
3
Coolant reserve tank
(See Coolant Reserve Tank Removal Note.)
Coolant Reserve Ta ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Inspection
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector and remove the
differential oil temperature sensor.
3. Wrap ...
