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:
Power Window Regulator
Purpose
The power window regulator moves the carrier plate up and down to open/close
the door glass using the rotation force transmitted from the power window motor.
Function
The power window regulator transmits the rotation force from the power window
motor to the inner wi ...
Rear Seat Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat, contact with the surrounding areas
of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in
the rear seat, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful
not to scratch or damage the rear seat ...
Drive Belt
Purpose, Function
The drive belt transmits rotation force of the crankshaft pulley to the pulley
for the auxiliary parts.
Construction
The drive belt is installed to the front of the engine.
A V-ribbed belt has been adopted for the drive belt.
The wat ...
