Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, and then push the lever up to lock the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing
to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if inges ...
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without
taking into account the ac ...
Other materials:
Rear Brake (Disc) Inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hints
Description
1. Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
1. The steering wheel vibrates in the rotation direction. This characteristic
is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100—140 km/h {62.2—86.9
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Audio Control Switch Operation
When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering
wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions,
the switches will be inoperable.
• When the ignition is switched off.
• When the power button on the audio uni ...
Rear Differential Disassembly
WARNING:
The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the
rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become
inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury,
therefore do not maintain the rear dif ...
