Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
• Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal.
• If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
• For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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 smoothl ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere wi ...
Other materials:
Steering Switch
Purpose, Function
Operation of the audio system and change of the instrument cluster display
can be changed are possible without a change in driving posture.
Construction
The steering switch is located on the spoke of the steering wheel.
The resistance is built into ea ...
Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel..
3. Verify that the resistance between AFS OFF switches B and C is as indicated
in the table.
If the resistance can be verified as indicated in the table, go to the next
step.
If not as indicated ...
Front Seat
Purpose, Function
The front seats are structured to reduce impact force applied to the head
of the occupant in a vehicle collision.
8WAY or 6WAY power seats have been adopted on the driver's seat. (with power
seat system).
A seat warmer system has been adopted on the ...
