Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precauti ...
Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on th ...
Other materials:
Front Parking Brake Cable Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front console box..
2. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX).
3. Remove the shift panel..
4. Remove the upper panel..
5. Remove the rear console..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. After installation, inspect the pa ...
Master Cylinder
Purpose/Function
With the adoption of the master cylinder having an enlarged diameter (20.64
mm {0.8126 in}), brake pedal operability has been improved.
For vehicles with DSC, the diameter of the pipe between the master cylinder
and the DSC HU/CM has been increased, improving re ...
Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas ...
