Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is pressed to off.
NOTE
• The electrical fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
• When the push button start is pressed to off from ON, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the key is low. Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Replace electrical battery .
• (Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button start while the engine is running or the vehicle being driven, or quickly pressing it any number of times will turn the engine off immediately. The ignition position will be ACC.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before
using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer
or your physician if ...
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Air Intake Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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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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Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
