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:
Fuel Tank Inspection
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel
can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel
Line Safety Procedure”, while referring ...
Steering Column And Shaft
Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering
wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft consists of the steering column with a built-in
EPS mechanism and the intermediate shaft.
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Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint
on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has
been adopted for the differential side of the constant v ...
