Mazda 5 (2017 year). Instruction

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qSpeedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip

Meter Selector

The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.

Trip meter

Trip meter selector

Odometer

Trip meter B

Press the selector

Trip meter A

Odometer

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off, the odometer or trip
meters cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector button can inadvertently switch the
trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the following
cases:

After the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off from ON.

After the driver's door is opened.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.

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For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to

“0.0” by holding

the selector depressed for 1 second or
more. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

NOTE

Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).

The trip record will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected).

The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).

qTachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

CAUTION

Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.

Red zone

qFuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full.

Full

1/4 Full

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If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is
near E, refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE

After refueling, it may require some time for
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
indicator may deviate while driving on a
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
tank.

The direction of the arrow (

) indicates

that the fuel-filler lid is on the right side of
the vehicle.

qDashboard Illumination

Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.

NOTE

The brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the

position.

When the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.

Bright

Dim

Canceling the illumination dimmer

When the headlight switch is in the
or

position, the illumination of the

instrument cluster and the information
display dims.

When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.

To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.

NOTE

This symbol (

) indicates the knob to

adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.

If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the

position

again. Press the dashboard illumination
knob to activate the illumination dimmer.

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

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Brake System Warning Light

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Malfunction Warning Light

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Charging System Warning Light

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

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Check Engine Light

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High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red)

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ABS Warning Light

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Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

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Low Fuel Warning Light

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Check Fuel Cap Warning Light

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Seat Belt Warning Light

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Door-Ajar Warning Light

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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

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Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

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Security Indicator Light

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Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

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Shift Position Indicator Light

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Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)

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TCS/DSC Indicator Light

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DSC OFF Indicator Light

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Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

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Lights-On Indicator Light

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Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

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Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

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qBrake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning/Warning light
inspection

The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the brake warning light remains
illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is
dangerous. It indicates that your
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.

CAUTION

In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the
vehicle.

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qMalfunction Warning Light

When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light illuminates and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The light stays on if the brake switch has
a malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the
malfunction warning light illuminated.

Driving with the malfunction
warning light illuminated is
dangerous because the brake lights
and engine control system may not
operate normally due to a brake
switch malfunction which could lead
to an accident. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

qABS Warning Light

The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to charge
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,
it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

The brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

qElectronic Brake Force

Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light on simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.

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WARNING

Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:

Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.

qCharging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

If the warning light illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.

qEngine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.

If the light illuminates while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way on level ground.

2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.

3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-11).

If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil level
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.

4. Start the engine and check the warning

light.

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If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qCheck Engine Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:

The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.

The engine's electrical system has a
problem.

The emission control system has a
problem.

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

qHigh Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light (Red)

When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure

Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load.

Illuminated light

This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-14).

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.

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qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The warning light turns off after
a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.

qLow Fuel Warning Light

This warning light signals that the fuel
tank will soon be empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.

qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light

This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly. Stop
the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-20.

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qSeat Belt Warning Light

With warning light for front
passenger's seat

The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switched ON.

Without warning light for front
passenger's seat

The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition switched ON.

qDoor-Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when any
door or liftgate is not securely closed.
Close the door or liftgate securely before
driving the vehicle.

qLow Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-17).

qAutomatic Transaxle Warning

Light (Automatic Transaxle)

This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

CAUTION

If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this condition
could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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qTire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires, and flashes
when there is a system malfunction.

WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is
heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious
situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.

Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds

When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.

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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure. Refer to the specification charts
(page 10-6).

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.

NOTE

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the
tire air pressures.

After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may
require some time for the TPMS warning
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.

Tires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply refilling the
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems
and order the best replacement tire for your
vehicle.

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If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-7).

NOTE

A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used.

Warning light flashes

When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qSecurity Indicator Light

This indicator light starts flashing every
two seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.

The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about three seconds and then turns off.

If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator

Light

This light indicates one of two things:

The high-beam headlights are on.

The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

qShift Position Indicator Light

(Automatic Transaxle)

This indicates the selected shift position.

Gear position indicator

In manual mode, the

“M” of the shift

position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.

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qLow Engine Coolant Temperature

Indicator Light (Blue)

When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.

NOTE

If the low engine coolant temperature indicator
light remains illuminated after the engine has
been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature
sensor could have a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qTCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may
have a malfunction and they may not
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

In addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS is
operating properly.

On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.

qDSC OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off (page 5-26).

If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is
not switched off, take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic
stability control may have a malfunction.

qCruise Main Indicator Light

(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)

The indicator light has two colors.

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