Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
• Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal.
• If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
• For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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 smoothl ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere wi ...
Other materials:
Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor
Purpose/Function
The brake fluid pressure sensor detects the fluid pressure from the master
cylinder and transmits it to the DSC HU/CM.
Construction
The brake fluid pressure sensor is built into the DSC HU/CM. Therefore if
there is any malfunction of the brake fluid pressur ...
Transmission/Transaxle Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...
