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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to adjust automatic wiper sensitivity
Select AUTO on a rain-sensor-equipped car and rotate the wiper-stalk sensitivity ring.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to operate the rear window wiper
Use the rear wiper ring on the wiper stalk.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to activate the windshield wiper deicer
On equipped vehicles, the windshield wiper de-icer runs together with the rear-window defogger.
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Phone & connectivityMazda CX-5: How to use wireless phone charging
Place a compatible Qi phone centrally on the charging tray with the engine running and all doors and liftgate closed.
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Phone & connectivityMazda CX-5: Why rear USB charging ports do not play music
The USB power outlets described in this section are charging-only.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to clean wiper blades that leave streaks
Before replacing streaking blades, clean the glass and blade surfaces with a suitable cleaner or mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to check engine oil with the dipstick
Check the dipstick on level ground after warming the engine, switching it off and waiting at least five minutes.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to top up windshield washer fluid
The front and rear washers share one reservoir.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to check the coolant reservoir safely
Inspect the coolant reservoir with the engine cool.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to check brake fluid level
Read the brake-fluid reservoir against its MIN and MAX lines.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to check tire pressures when cold
Measure all tire pressures monthly while the tires are cold, including the spare where fitted.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-5: How to replace the key fob battery
The illustrated transmitter uses a CR2032 or equivalent battery with its positive side facing up.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-5: How to start with a dead key fob battery
With the brake firmly depressed, touch the center of the key emblem to the center of the start button.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-5: How to remove the hidden auxiliary key
The auxiliary metal key is inside the transmitter beneath its lower cover.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to set the power liftgate opening height
Stop the powered liftgate at the desired height above halfway open, then hold its close switch for about three seconds.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to open a liftgate with an electrical fault
After addressing a dead vehicle battery, an electrically stuck liftgate can be opened using the emergency lever behind its interior cover.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-5: How to enable rear door child safety locks
Slide each rear door child-safety lock to its locked position before closing that door.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to restore one touch power windows
Initialize each affected window by fully opening it, fully closing it and holding its switch up for about two seconds after closure with the ignition ON.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to tilt and slide the moonroof
With ignition ON, press the overhead switch to tilt the roof or move it rearward to slide it open.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to save a driver seat memory position
With the parking brake applied, transmission in P and engine running, adjust the seat and display.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to fold and secure the rear seats
Remove occupants and restraints, switch rear heating off if fitted, then release and support the seatback as it folds.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to adjust the rear seatback angle
Support the rear backrest while pulling its release lever to adjust the angle.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to turn on heated seats
Press the seat-warmer switch with ignition ON and select the desired heat using repeated presses.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to use ventilated front seats
Equipped front seats use built-in fans to ventilate the surface.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to turn on the heated steering wheel
With ignition ON, press the heated-wheel switch.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to adjust the outside mirrors
With ignition in ACC or ON, rotate the mirror selector toward the side you want, adjust with the control and return the selector to its center position.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to reduce rearview mirror glare
On the manual mirror, set the lever forward for daytime and pull it back to reduce nighttime glare.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to change dashboard brightness
On the Type A instrument cluster, turn the illumination knob left to dim and right to brighten.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to change speed units between mph and kmh
On the instrument-cluster version described by this manual section, pressing the dashboard illumination knob changes speed units between mph and km/h.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to reset Trip A and Trip B
On the Type A cluster, use INFO to display TRIP A or TRIP B and hold INFO for at least 1.5 seconds to reset that trip and its average economy.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to read and reset average fuel economy
The Type A cluster calculates average economy for each trip.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to check maintenance reminder messages
The maintenance monitor can show scheduled maintenance, tire rotation and oil-change notifications.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to use coming home headlights
With ignition in ACC or OFF, pull the lighting lever to switch on the low beams temporarily.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to use leaving home lights with the key
With ignition OFF and an eligible lighting-switch position selected, pressing unlock on the transmitter can illuminate the exterior lights for about 30 seconds.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How automatic headlights use the light sensor
On an auto-light-equipped CX-5, AUTO allows the headlights to respond to ambient brightness with ignition ON.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to turn on the rear window defogger
Switch ignition ON and press the rear-defogger switch.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to use automatic climate control
Press AUTO and choose a comfortable temperature.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to use the 12 volt accessory sockets
The front socket requires ACC or ON; center and rear sockets can remain usable with ignition off.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to lower the adjustable luggage floor
The luggage board has upper and lower mounting positions.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to switch the 360 degree camera views
With ignition ON and the selector out of R, press the 360° View Monitor switch to display and cycle front or side views.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to use the reversing camera guide lines
Selecting R brings up the rear camera.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to switch parking sensors on
With ignition ON, press the parking-sensor switch.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to enable Auto Hold at traffic lights
Close the driver door, fasten the seatbelt and press AUTOHOLD.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to apply and release the electronic parking brake
Hold the brake pedal and pull the EPB switch up to apply the parking brake.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to select Sport or Off Road drive mode
Use the Mi-Drive switch and check the selected mode in the instrument cluster.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to open and support the hood
Pull the interior hood-release handle, move the secondary latch to the right and raise the hood.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-5: How to secure the driver floor mat
Fit one correctly shaped floor mat over the driver-side retention posts.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to clean aluminum wheels without damaging the finish
Use mild detergent, a soft sponge or cloth, and a thorough cool or lukewarm-water rinse.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to clean leather seats
Vacuum dust and sand first, wipe with suitable leather cleaner or approximately 5% mild-detergent solution, remove residue and dry gently in the shade.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to clean the inside rear window
Use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water around the rear-window heating and antenna lines.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-5: How to clean the head up display dust cover
The active-driving-display dust sheet has a delicate coating.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-5: How to adjust the head up display position
The equipped active driving display can be adjusted through Mazda Connect Settings.
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