Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Turn and Lane-Change Signals
NOTE
• If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
• A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on .
Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show which signal is working.
Lane-Change Signals
(Without Smart Turn)
Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the change ―until the indicator flashes― and hold it there. It will return to the off position when released.
(With Smart Turn)
To signal a lane change, press the turn signal lever up or down halfway and release. After releasing the lever, the turn signal indicator flashes three times.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change the number of flashes.
Refer to Personalization Features .
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
The ...
Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
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Other materials:
Front Door Latch Switch
Purpose, Function
Switches on/off in conjunction with the latch lever rotation, and detects
the front door open/closed condition by the voltage which is changed by the
rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by the rotation of the latch lev ...
Drive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Side Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
Two side air bag sensors ...
