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:
Master Cylinder
Purpose/Function
With the adoption of the master cylinder having an enlarged diameter (20.64
mm {0.8126 in}), brake pedal operability has been improved.
For vehicles with DSC, the diameter of the pipe between the master cylinder
and the DSC HU/CM has been increased, improving re ...
Valve, Valve Spring, Valve Seal, Valve Guide
Purpose, Function
Valve
The intake valve is pressed down by the cam, the intake air passage is opened,
and air is introduced into the cylinder.
The exhaust valve is pressed down by the cam, the exhaust air passage is
opened, and combustion gas is exhausted from the cylinder.
...
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The audio unit communicates with the car-navigation unit and records the
presence/non-presence of the car-navigation unit when the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON (engine off or on) after connecting the negative battery cable.
If the commander switch is installed ...
