2026 Mazda Cx5 Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Cx5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Name of Each Part
10
Steering Wheel Area Overview
11
Driver's Seat Area Overview
12
Instrument Panel Area Overview
13
Front Cabin Overview
14
Rear Cabin Overview
15
Luggage Compartment Overview
16
Front Exterior Overview
17
Rear Exterior Overview
17
Read This First
18
Things to Be Observed
19
Things to Be Observed While Driving
19
Things to Be Observed When Parking or Stopping
20
The Data Stored in The Vehicle
21
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
21
A computer that records vehicle data
22
Data handling
22
Software Update
22
Software Update
22
Warnings and Cautions for Updating Software
23
Updating Software
24
Open Source Software Information
26
Active Driving Display
26
Center Display
26
i-ACTIVSENSE Domain Unit (ADU)
26
Surround Cameras
26
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
28
SRS Air Bags
31
SRS Air Bags
31
Warnings and Cautions for Using the SRS Air Bags
35
Deployment of SRS air bags
39
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
44
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
45
How to Use the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
48
Seat Belts
50
Seat Belts
50
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seat Belts
52
How to Use the Seat Belts
55
Seat Belt Extender
58
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seat Belt Extender
58
Front Seats
59
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Front Seats
59
How to Use the Front Seats
62
Driving Position Memory
65
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Driving Position Memory
66
How to Use the Driving Position Memory
66
Rear Seats
68
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Seats
68
How to Use the Rear Seats
70
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Armrests
73
How to Use the Armrests
74
Head Restraints
74
Head Restraints
74
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Head Restraints
74
How to Use the Head Restraints
75
Steering Wheel
76
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Steering Wheel
76
How to Use the Steering Wheel
77
Child-restraint Systems
77
Child-restraint Systems
77
Warnings and Cautions For Child-restraint Systems
78
Types of Child-restraint Systems
83
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
85
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
88
Anchor Bracket Overview
88
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Anchor Bracket
89
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode (Except Mexico)
90
If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children
92
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Front Seat for Children
93
How to Install a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger's Seat (With Front Passenger Occupant ...
94
Using the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)
96
Warnings and Cautions for Using the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)
96
How to Use the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)/LATCH Lower Anchor (Except Mexico)
97
Opening/Closing
100
Key
103
Key
103
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Key
103
How to Use the Key
104
Convenient Ways to Use the Key
107
Advanced Keyless Entry System
108
Advanced Keyless Entry System
108
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Advanced Keyless Entry System
109
How to Use the Advanced Keyless Entry System
109
Doors
111
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Doors
111
How to Use the Doors
112
Convenient Ways to Use the Doors
118
Liftgate
119
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Liftgate
119
How to Use the Liftgate
120
Power Liftgate
121
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Power Liftgate
122
How to Use the Power Liftgate
125
Convenient Ways to Use the Power Liftgate
130
Hood
131
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Hood
131
How to Use the Hood
132
Windows
133
Power Windows
133
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Power Windows
134
How to Use the Power Windows
135
Convenient Ways to Use the Power Windows
136
Panorama Sunroof
137
Panorama Sunroof
137
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Panorama Sunroof
138
How to Use the Panorama Sunroof
139
Security System
140
Security System
140
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Security System
141
Immobilizer System
141
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Immobilizer System
141
How to Use the Immobilizer System
142
Theft-Deterrent System
143
How to Use the Theft-Deterrent System
143
Rear Seat Alert
145
Rear Seat Alert
145
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Seat Alert
146
How to Use the Rear Seat Alert
146
Driving
150
Mirrors
157
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mirrors
157
How to Use the Outside Mirrors
158
Convenient Ways to Use the Outside Mirrors
159
Warnings and Cautions for the Rearview Mirror
160
How to Use the Rearview Mirror
161
Convenient Ways to Use the Rearview Mirror
161
Push Button Start
162
Push Button Start
162
Warning and Cautions for Using the Push Button Start/Power Switch
163
How to Use the Push Button Start
164
i-stop
165
i-stop
165
How to Use the i-stop
165
Instrument Cluster
167
Instrument Cluster
167
How to Use the Instrument Cluster
169
Speedometer
172
Tachometer
172
Odometer/Trip Meter
172
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
173
Fuel Gauge
173
Dashboard Illumination
174
How to Use the Dashboard Illumination
174
Outside Temperature Display
175
Maximum Driving Distance Display
176
Average Fuel Economy Display
176
How to Use the Average Fuel Economy Display
177
Instantaneous Fuel Economy Display
177
Vehicle Speed Alarm
178
i-ACTIVSENSE Display
178
Message Display
179
Active Driving Display
179
Active Driving Display
179
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Active Driving Display
180
Convenient Ways to Use the Active Driving Display
181
Shift Selector
181
Warning and Cautions for Using the Shift Selector
181
How to Use the Shift Selector
182
Convenient Ways to Use the Shift Selector
185
Steering Shift Switches
186
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Steering Shift Switches
186
How to Use the Steering Shift Switches
187
Convenient Ways to Use the Steering Shift Switches
191
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
192
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
192
Warning and Cautions for Using the Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
192
Foot Brake
193
Warning and Cautions for Using the Foot Brake
193
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
194
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
194
Warning and Cautions for Using the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
194
How to Use the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
195
Convenient Ways to Use the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
197
Brake Override System
199
Brake Override System
199
Warning and Cautions for Using the Brake Override System
199
How to Use the Brake Override System
199
AUTOHOLD
199
AUTOHOLD
199
Warning and Cautions for Using the AUTOHOLD
200
How to Use the AUTOHOLD
201
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
202
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
202
Warning and Cautions for Using the Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
203
Emergency Signal System (ESS)
203
Emergency Signal System (ESS)
203
Light Switch
204
Light Switch
204
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Light Switch
204
How to Use the Light Switch
204
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
208
Turn Signal Lever
209
How to Use the Turn Signal Lever
209
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
210
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
210
Warning and Cautions for Using the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
211
How to Use the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
212
How to Use the Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
215
Rear Window Defogger Switch
216
Rear Window Defogger Switch
216
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Window Defogger Switch
216
How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch
217
Mirror Defogger
217
How to Use the Mirror Defogger
217
Windshield Wiper De-icer
218
How to Use the Windshield Wiper De-icer
218
Hazard Warning Lights
218
Hazard Warning Lights
218
How to Use the Hazard Warning Lights
218
Horn
219
How to Use the Horn
219
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
219
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
219
Warning and Cautions for Using the Antilock Brake System (ABS)
219
Traction Control System (TCS)
220
Traction Control System (TCS)
220
Warning and Cautions for Using the Traction Control System (TCS)
220
How to Use the Traction Control System (TCS)
220
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
221
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
221
Warning and Cautions for Using the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
221
How to Use the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
222
Active Driving Sound
222
Active Driving Sound
222
Hill Descent Control
222
Hill Descent Control
222
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Hill Descent Control
222
How to Use the Hill Descent Control
223
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)
224
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)
224
Warning and Cautions for Using the Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)
224
How to Use the Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)
225
i-ACTIV AWD
227
i-ACTIV AWD
227
Warnings and Cautions for Using the i-ACTIV AWD
227
Power Steering
228
Power Steering
228
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
228
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
228
Warning and Cautions for Using the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
228
How to Use the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
230
Refueling
232
Warnings and Cautions for When the Refueling
232
Refueling
234
Fuel Requirements
235
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Fuel Requirements
236
Emission Control System
236
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Emission Control System
237
Warnings and Cautions for Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
237
i-ACTIVSENSE
238
i-ACTIVSENSE
238
Warnings and Cautions for Using the i-ACTIVSENSE
238
Active Safety Technology
238
Pre-crash Safety Technology
240
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System)
240
How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch
244
Forward Camera
245
Forward Camera
245
Radar Sensors
250
Radar Sensors
250
Ultrasonic Sensors
256
Ultrasonic Sensors
256
Surround Cameras
260
Surround Cameras
260
Driver Monitoring Camera
263
Driver Monitoring Camera
263
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
264
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
264
How to Use the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
264
High Beam Control System (HBC)
265
High Beam Control System (HBC)
265
Warnings and Cautions for Using the High Beam Control System (HBC)
265
How to Use the High Beam Control System (HBC)
265
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
267
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
267
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
268
How to Use the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
268
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
271
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
271
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
271
How to Use the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
272
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
282
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
282
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
282
How to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
282
Convenient Ways to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
284
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
285
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
285
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
285
How to Use the Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
285
Driver Monitoring (DM)
287
Driver Monitoring (DM)
287
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Driver Monitoring (DM)
289
How to Use the Driver Monitoring (DM)
289
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
292
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
292
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
292
How to Use the Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
296
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
296
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
297
How to Use the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
297
Rear Pedestrian Alert
298
Rear Pedestrian Alert
298
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Pedestrian Alert
299
How to Use the Rear Pedestrian Alert
299
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
300
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
300
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
300
How to Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
302
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
310
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
310
Warnings and Cautions for Using Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
311
How to Use the Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
313
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
331
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
331
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
332
How to Use the Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
333
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
341
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
341
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
345
How to Use the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
346
360° View Monitor
357
360° View Monitor
357
Warnings and Cautions for Using the 360° View Monitor
362
How to Use the 360° View Monitor
365
Convenient Ways to Use the 360° View Monitor
380
Secondary Collision Reduction
381
Secondary Collision Reduction
381
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Secondary Collision Reduction
382
How to Use the Secondary Collision Reduction
382
Cruise Control
383
Cruise Control
383
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Cruise Control
383
How to Use the Cruise Control
384
Rear View Monitor
387
Rear View Monitor
387
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear View Monitor
388
How to Use the Rear View Monitor
389
Parking Sensor
394
Parking Sensor
394
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Parking Sensor
394
How to Use the Parking Sensor
395
Winter Driving
399
Winter Driving
399
Snow Tires
400
Tire Chains
401
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
404
Fully Automatic Climate Control System
405
Air Vents
405
How to Use the Air Vents
405
Fully Automatic Climate Control System
409
Fully Automatic Climate Control System Overview
411
How to Use the Fully Automatic Climate Control System
413
Operating Each Switch
414
Seat Warmer
419
Seat Warmer
419
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Seat Warmer
419
How to Use the Seat Warmer
421
Convenient Ways to Use the Seat Warmer
423
Heated Steering Wheel
424
Heated Steering Wheel
424
Warnings and cautions For Using the Heated Steering Wheel
424
How to Use Heated Steering Wheel
425
Convenient Ways to Use Heated Steering Wheel
426
Seat Ventilation
427
Seat Ventilation
427
Warnings and cautions For Using the Seat Ventilation
427
How to Use the Seat Ventilation
427
Convenient Ways to Use the Seat Ventilation
429
Driver Personalization System
430
Driver Personalization System
430
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Driver Personalization System
431
How to Use the Driver Personalization System
431
Other Equipment
438
Mazda Connect
441
Mazda Connect
441
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mazda Connect
444
Mazda Connect Overview
445
How to Use the Mazda Connect
446
Connected Service (If applicable)
449
Appendix
451
Private eCall
459
Private eCall
459
Warnings and Cautions for Using Private eCall
460
How to Use Private eCall
460
Storage Compartments
461
Warning and Cautions for Using the Storage Compartments
461
Cup Holders
461
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Cup Holders
461
How to Use the Cup Holders
462
Bottle Holder
462
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Bottle Holder
462
How to Use the Bottle Holder
463
Glove Compartment
463
How to Use the Glove Compartment
463
Center Console
463
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Center Console
463
How to Use the Center Console
464
Overhead Console
464
How to Use the Overhead Console
464
Rear Coat Hooks
465
Warning and Cautions for Using the Rear Coat Hooks
465
How to Use the Rear Coat Hooks
465
Luggage Compartment
465
Luggage Compartment
465
How to Use the Luggage Compartment
465
Luggage Compartment Cover
466
Luggage Compartment Cover
466
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Luggage Compartment Cover
466
How to Use the Luggage Compartment Cover
466
Sunvisor
468
How to Use the Sunvisor
468
Vanity Mirror
469
How to Use the Vanity Mirrors
469
Interior Lights
470
Illuminated Entry System
470
How to Use the Illuminated Entry System
470
How to Use the Overhead Lights
471
How to Use the Map Lights
472
How to Use the Luggage Compartment Lights
474
How to Use the Door Lights
474
How to Use the Ambient Lights
474
Power Outlet
475
Accessory Sockets
475
Warnings and Cautions When Using the Accessory Socket
475
How to Use the Accessory Socket
476
USB Power Outlet
476
Warnings and Cautions When Using the USB Power Outlet
477
How to Use the USB Power Outlet
477
Wireless Charger (Qi)
478
Wireless Charger (Qi)
478
Warnings and Cautions When Using the Wireless Charger (Qi)
478
How to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)
480
Convenient Ways to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)
482
Assist Grip
483
Warnings and Cautions When Using the Assist Grips
483
How to Use the Assist Grips
483
Towing
483
Towing
483
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Towing
484
How to Use the Towing
486
HomeLink Wireless Control System
491
HomeLink Wireless Control System
491
Warning and Cautions for Using the HomeLink Wireless Control System
492
How to Use the HomeLink Wireless Control System
492
Accessories
497
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Accessories
497
Floor Mat
497
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Floor Mat
497
Malfunction Diagnosis Connector
499
Malfunction Diagnosis Connector
499
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
499
Jack
499
Spare Tire
500
What to Do in Case of Emergency
504
In Case of Emergency
507
Dealing With an Accident
507
Make a Private eCall
507
When Towing is Required
507
Having the Vehicle Towed
507
Using the Towing Hooks
509
Key Does Not Operate
512
Canceling the Key Temporary Suspension Function
512
Unlocking Using the Auxiliary Key
512
Starting the Engine with a Dead Key Battery
513
Engine Does Not Start
515
Taking Action with Depleted Lead-acid Battery
515
Starting a Flooded Engine
519
Engine Cannot be Stopped
519
Forcibly Stopping the Engine
519
Problem With the Brake System (Foot Brake)
519
Applying the Emergency Brake
519
AUTOHOLD Cannot be Canceled
520
Forcibly Canceling the AUTOHOLD
520
Shift Selector Cannot Be Operated
520
Canceling Shift-Lock System
520
Overheating
521
Taking Action with Overheating
521
Tire is Punctured or Bursts
524
Changing a Flat Tire (With Spare Tire)
524
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
533
Open the Liftgate from the luggage compartment
533
The Power Windows Cannot Be Operated
534
Initializing the Power Window
534
Initializing the Jam-Safe Function
534
The Panorama Sunroof Cannot Be Operated
534
Initializing the Panorama Sunroof
534
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
535
Have the Vehicle Inspected
535
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray
535
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
535
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
535
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
535
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
535
Warning Lights
535
Brake System Warning Light
536
Lead-Acid Battery Charging System Warning Light
537
Engine Oil Warning Light
537
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
538
Electric Power Steering Warning Light
538
ABS Warning Light
539
Master Warning Light
539
Brake Control System Warning Light
539
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indicator Light
539
Check Engine Warning Light
540
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)
541
Automatic Transmission Warning Light
541
AWD Warning Light
541
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing)
541
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns on)
542
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
542
Key Warning Light (Red)
543
Security Indicator Light
543
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)
544
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Warning Light (Amber)
544
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Light
544
Exterior Lights Warning Light
544
Low Fuel Warning Light
545
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
545
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front Seat)
545
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear Seat) (Red)
547
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light
547
Low Washer Fluid Amount Warning Light
547
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-open Warning Light/Hood-open Warning Light
548
Key Indicator Light (Green) (Flashing)
548
Wrench Indicator Light
548
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
549
Driver Monitoring Detection Performance Decrease Indicator Light
549
Warning Sound is Activated
550
Lights-On Reminder
550
Seat Belt Warning Sound
550
Vehicle Power Not Switched OFF Reminder Warning Sound
550
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Sound
551
Key Left-in-Vehicle Warning Sound
551
Key Left-In-Luggage Compartment Warning Sound (Vehicles With Advanced Keyless Function)
551
Door Lock Inoperable Warning Sound
552
Power Liftgate Warning Sound
552
Electronic Steering Lock Warning Sound
552
Brake System Warning Sound
552
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Sound
552
Low Lead-Acid Battery Charge Warning Sound
553
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
553
What to do when the vehicle is stuck
553
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
554
Inspection and Servicing
557
Inspection and Servicing
557
Scheduled Maintenance
558
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
558
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
560
Scheduled Maintenance (Israel)
563
Daily Inspection
566
Daily Inspection
566
Warnings and Cautions for Daily Inspection
567
Engine Compartment Inspection
568
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
568
Inspecting/Replenishing Engine Oil
569
Inspecting the Coolant
571
Inspecting the Brake Fluid
573
Replenishing Windshield Washer Fluid
574
Inspecting Lead-acid Battery
575
Replacing the Fuses
577
Vehicle Exterior Inspection
578
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
578
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blade Rubbers
579
Inspecting the Tires
586
Rotating the Tires
588
Replacing a Tire or a Wheel
589
Replacing Light Bulbs
590
Vehicle Interior Inspection
591
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
591
Air Conditioner Maintenance
591
Key Inspection
592
Warnings and Cautions about Key Battery Replacement
592
How to Replace the Key Battery
593
Exterior Maintenance
595
Exterior Maintenance
595
Wheel Maintenance
598
Raising the Front Windshield Wipers
599
Interior Maintenance
600
Interior Maintenance
600
Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad) Maintenance
601
Upholstery and Synthetic Leather Maintenance
601
Leather Upholstery Maintenance
601
Maintenance of the Dust-proof Sheet of the Active Driving Display
602
Seat Belt Maintenance
603
Specifications/Customer Information
606
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
609
Customer Assistance
609
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
609
STEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
610
STEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
611
California Customers
611
Customer Assistance (Canada)
613
Satisfaction Review Process
613
STEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
613
STEP 2: Contact the Mazda Regional Office
613
STEP 3: Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department
614
Mediation/Arbitration Program
614
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
615
Regional Offices
615
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
616
Customer Assistance
616
STEP 1
616
STEP 2
616
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
617
Customer Assistance
617
Contact Your Mazda Dealer
617
Mazda Importer/Distributors
618
U.S.A.
618
CANADA
618
PUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island
618
MEXICO
618
GUAM
618
SAIPAN
619
AMERICAN SAMOA
619
Reporting Safety Defects
619
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
619
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
620
Warranty
620
Warranties for Your Mazda
620
Outside the United States/Canada
621
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
621
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
622
Cell Phones
623
Cell Phones Warning
623
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
623
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
623
Tread Wear
623
Traction-AA, A, B, C
623
Temperature-A, B, C
624
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
624
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
625
Tire Labeling
625
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
626
Information on Temporary Tires
629
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
630
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
630
Checking Tire Pressure
631
Glossary of Terms
632
Tire Maintenance
632
Tire Inflation Pressure
632
Tire Rotation
633
Replacing a Tire
633
Safety Practices
634
Vehicle Loading
635
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
642
Declaration of Conformity
643
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
643
HomeLink Wireless Control System
645
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
646
Front Radar Sensor System
647
Front Side Radar Sensor System/Rear Side Radar Sensor System
650
Audio System
652
Radio System
665
Data Communication System
666
Wireless Charger (Qi)
668
Identification Numbers
669
Vehicle Identification Number
669
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A., Canada, Israel)
669
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (U.S.A., Canada, Israel)
670
Tire Pressure Label
670
Engine Number
670
Vehicle Specification
670
Engine
670
Electrical System
671
Lubricant Quality
671
Capacities
672
Dimensions
672
Weights
673
Light Bulbs
673
Tires
673
Index
676
2026 Mazda Cx5 Overview
Owner's Manual
An owner's manual is the reference that explains safe operation, routine maintenance, and recommended service intervals for your 2026 Mazda CX-5. It guides owners through instrument panels, warning indicators, and vehicle controls to help prevent damage and prolong lifespan. Use it to understand scheduled inspections, fluid specifications, tire pressures, and battery care, and to follow manufacturer recommendations for warranty compliance. The manual details adaptive driver aids, infotainment settings, and troubleshooting.
Introduction
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 refines Mazda's compact crossover formula with a blend of expressive design, engaging driving dynamics, and craftsmanship. Subtle exterior updates and an aerodynamic profile complement a quieter cabin with premium materials. Engineers focused on responsive steering, composed suspension tuning, and enhanced insulation to deliver a confident ride. A modern suite of safety systems and intuitive connectivity features positions the CX-5 as a comfortable daily driver with character.
Powertrains
The 2026 CX-5 offers a range of powertrains to balance efficiency and engagement. Drivers can expect naturally aspirated gasoline options alongside refined turbocharged variants delivering stronger midrange torque. Mazda's mild-hybrid assistance and optimized transmissions enhance responsiveness and fuel economy. An intelligent all-wheel-drive system monitors road conditions and apportions torque for traction and stability. Calibration emphasizes linear throttle response, predictable weight transfer, and smooth gear transitions for confident control and refinement.
Trims
Mazda configures the CX-5 in several trims that escalate levels of comfort, technology, convenience. Entry-level packages prioritize value with core safety tech and intuitive infotainment. Mid-tier trims add premium upholstery, upgraded audio, and enhanced driver assists. Top-level and signature offerings introduce Nappa leather, sound systems, and exclusive exterior accents, along with adaptive suspension tuning and panoramic glass roofs. Each trim is engineered to provide a driving experience tailored to needs.
Features
Standard and available features on the 2026 CX-5 focus on driver confidence and cabin comfort. Expect adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, and an airbag suite with automatic emergency braking. Interior amenities include heated and ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, a configurable head-up display, wireless smartphone integration, and a premium audio system. Practical touches like hands-free liftgate, flexible cargo layouts, and multiple USB-C ports enhance daily usability.
User manual download
The Mazda Cx5 owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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