Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, and then push the lever up to lock the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing
to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if inges ...
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without
taking into account the ac ...
Other materials:
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the user that the headlights (HI) are illuminated.
Function
Illuminates when the headlight (HI) or parking illumination conditions are
met.
Construction
Displayed in the instrument cluster.
Operation
1. When the light switch is operat ...
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
Purpose, Outline
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The intake manifold vacuum introduces blow-by gas to the intake manifold
via the PCV valve and the ventilation hose.
System Diagram
Structure
The positive crankcase ventilation sys ...
