Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not mainta ...
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 co ...
Other materials:
TCM Configuration [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
NOTE:
The TCM is built into the control valve body.
1. Verify TCM configuration implementation necessity for replacement parts.
Replacement part
Configuration necessity
Control valve body replacement
Necessary
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Resistor Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Verify that the resistance between the resistor terminals is as shown in the
table.
If there is any malfunction, replace the resistor.
Terminal
Resistance (ohm)
A—D
0.35—0.41
A—B
0. ...
Shift Solenoid No.3 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
Shift solenoid No.3 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the R-3-5 brake circuit
based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
Shift solenoid No.3 is installed to the solenoid control valve body.
Shift solenoid ...
