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:
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them
to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as
an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signa ...
Map Light Inspection
Front Map Light
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the front map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the front map light or front map
light bulb ...
Instrument Cluster Operation Record
Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination
or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using
the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument ...
