Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not mainta ...
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 co ...
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Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Inspection [2 Wd]
NOTE:
For the fuel gauge sender unit removal/installation, refer to the fuel pump
removal/installation because the fuel gauge sender unit is integrated with the
fuel pump..
1. Verify that the resistance at fuel gauge sender unit terminals D and C is
as indicated in the table ac ...
Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Switch panel.
d. Decoration panel.
e. Shift lever knob (MTX).
f. Front console box.
g. Shift panel.
h. Upper panel.
i. Rear console.
j. ...
Air Bag System [Standard Deployment Control System]
Outline
The air bag system is a device that supplements the passenger restraint function
of the seat belts. The air bag system will not have the designed effect if the
seat belts are not worn properly.
The air bag system is composed of the following parts:
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