Mazda CX-5 User Manual

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THIS IS THE 2015 MAZDA CX-5.
WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?

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It takes conviction to stand up to the naysayers.

A creative fire that’s unafraid of the blank page.

And courage to flip conventional wisdom on its head.

Because this is the only way to change the game.

And the only way to build cars worth driving.

Today, our SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY is changing the game.

It’s how we reinvented the gasoline engine,

dramatically improving its efficiency

without sacrificing heart-pounding performance.

It’s how we engineered a lighter car that’s even stronger,

safer, more responsive and more exhilarating to drive.

These are actions, not words. Proof, not theories.

Making the impossible possible. This is the Mazda Way.

WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?

CAREFULLY CRAFTED TO ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE.

Light and versatile, yet incredibly strong. Rare qualities that make bamboo one of the most amazing plants on Earth. The same unique
attributes that make the CX-5 unlike any other crossover SUV. Without sacrificing exceptional driving dynamics, the CX-5 achieves the
impossible: the perfect marriage of versatility, spaciousness, innovation and up to a class-leading EPA-estimated 35 highway MPG.*
It’s all possible thanks to the conviction, creativity and courage of our Mazda engineers who created a whole new engineering
philosophy: SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Created over the course of ten years, all of the components of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY
were engineered at the same time so that they work together seamlessly and efficiently. Exceeding expectations. What else would
you expect from a Mazda?

*Base d on EPA estimates for 2015 C X-5 Sport FWD with 2.0L engi ne and manual transmission 26 c ity/3 5 highway MPG. CX-5 Grand Touring F WD model shown w ith 2.5L engin e and automatic t ransmission , EPA-estimate d 25

city/3 2 highway MPG. Ac tual results w ill vary. SOURCE: Prelimina ry 2014 Fuel Eco nomy Guide, Oc tober 23, 201 3 (www.fuelec onomy.gov).

THIS IS THE 2015 MAZDA CX-5.

“THE RIDE IS SMOOTH AND QUIET,

BUT IF YOU GUN THE THROTTLE,

THE CX-5 WILL PUSH YOU BACK

INTO THE SEAT AND PUT A GRIN

Motor Trend, August 2013

ON YOUR FACE.”

WHAT YOU WANT. WHAT YOU NEED. TOGETHER AT LAST.

In the past, if you wanted a vehicle that could adapt to your changing life, you had to give up on driving excitement. If you wanted
more versatility and fuel efficiency, performance was going to get left behind. Not anymore. Thanks to the Mazda CX-5, you’ve got it
all. The CX-5 is our declaration that a stylish five-seater with generous space, smart technologies and the best highway MPG of any
SUV* doesn’t have to come at the expense of driving feel. More than a crossover SUV, the CX-5 is a call to drivers to experience all
the capability you need, without sacrificing the control you want.

*Base d on EPA estimate s for 2015 CX-5 Spo rt FWD with 2. 0L engine and m anual transmi ssion 26 city/ 35 highway MPG . CX-5 Grand Tourin g FWD model sho wn with 2.5L en gine and autom atic transmis sion, EPA-est imated 25 city/ 32

highway M PG. Actual results will var y. SOURCE: Preliminary 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, October 23, 2013 (www.fueleconomy.gov).

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring shown in Liquid Silver Metallic

SIPS GAS LIKE A MISER. MOVES YOU LIKE A MAZDA.

When we imagined the CX-5, we knew it had to deliver superb utility and top-notch fuel economy. But there was no way we would
sacrifice Mazda’s signature driving pedigree. That’s why we crafted systems to work together toward those two goals. The CX-5 Sport
achieves up to an EPA-estimated 35 highway MPG—the best highway MPG of any SUV, including hybrids.* And thanks to our engineers’
painstaking efforts, the 2.5L engine in the Touring and Grand Touring models boasts a commanding 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of
torque—better than the Toyota RAV4 or Ford Escape—and the FWD model still retains up to a healthy EPA-estimated 32 highway MPG.†
It’s all based on a belief that the handling in every CX-5 creates a connection with the driver that is unmatched in its class.

Confident Handling

Impressive handling helps make maneuvering easy, your ride more comfortable and driving feel more connected to the road.
Because more of our cars are road-raced than any other brand,‡ we’ve taken all of our street- and track-handling knowledge and
put it right into the CX-5. That’s why every CX-5 includes 4-wheel independent suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, plus
power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering—features also found on sports cars. The engineering is complex, but the result is simple:
confidence, because you’re in control.

/ ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE TRACTION /

The available Active Torque Split All-Wheel-Drive system
instantly adjusts to adverse changes in road and weather
conditions by automatically monitoring wheel speed and
engine data, and maintaining an ideal balance of power
between front and rear axle torque (up to 50/50).

BEST HIGHWAY MPG OF ANY SUV–

*

INCLUDING HYBRIDS

*Base d on EPA estimates for 2015 CX-5 Spor t FWD with 2.0 L engine and man ual transmission 26 city/35 highway M PG. CX-5 Grand Tour ing AWD model sho wn with 2.5L eng ine and automatic tran smission, EPA- estimated 24 cit y/30 highway

MPG. Ac tual re sults w ill var y. SOURCE: Pre liminary 20 14 Fuel Eco nomy Guide, Octobe r 23, 20 13 (www.fuelecono my.gov). † Based on EPA estimates for 2015 CX-5 Tourin g and Grand Touring FWD m odels w ith 2. 5L engine and au tomatic
transm ission 25 city/ 32 highway MPG . Actual result s may vary. ‡Bas ed on Sports C ar Club of America racing data .Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD shown in Soul Red Metallic

“SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY... IS A

MAGICIANS NEVER TELL THEIR SECRETS. BUT WE'RE CAR FANATICS, SO HERE YOU GO.

How did we achieve the elusive feat of fuel efficiency, low emissions and outstanding driving performance living together in the same
vehicle? By refusing to compromise. And that meant starting from scratch and reimagining what’s possible. The CX-5 is the first Mazda
to feature the entire suite of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY—systems developed from the ground up at the same time to make sure each
component was not only pushed to its full potential, but also worked together seamlessly to create incredible fuel efficiency without
sacrificing driving enjoyment. Here’s a “look behind the curtain” to see how we did it.

/ SKYACTIV-G /

By 2020, 90% of the world will still be using gasoline or diesel

combustion engines. So how do we reduce emissions and
increase fuel efficiency on a grand scale? By reimagining the
internal combustion engine. Current engines waste upwards of

70% of their energy potential, so we saw this as an enormous

opportunity: create an engine that works better, uses less fuel

and emits less CO2. Our SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine produces

10% to 15% more low/mid-range torque, yet 15% lower fuel

consumption and emissions than our previous 2.0-liter engine.

The SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engine in the Touring and Grand Touring

models promises more power with ultra-low emissions, and

lower fuel consumption as well.

WHOLE NEW, MORE EFFICIENT
WAY OF ENGINEERING CARS.

autoweek.com, August 2011

REALLY.”

/ SKYACTIV-BODY /

We are constantly searching for new ways to help make you
safer behind the wheel. That’s why Mazda is the first auto
manufacturer to use ultra-high tensile steel in the body. Because
we crafted an efficient structural design and used ultra-high
tensile and high tensile steel in critical areas, the CX-5’s body
is lighter than normal, yet it’s stiffer and stronger.

/ SKYACTIV-DRIVE /

Our engineers created a new kind of precise, high-performance

automatic transmission that combines the direct, responsive

feel of a manual transmission with the silky smoothness of an

automatic. It’s instantly responsive, yet delivers 7% more

efficiency than our previous automatic transmission.

/ SKYACTIV-MT /

This six-speed manual transmission has a short throw

inspired by the legendary MX-5 Miata. It’s also smaller, lighter

and stronger than any we’ve built before.

/ SKYACTIV-CHASSIS /

Engineered together with the SKYACTIV-Body to work in perfect
harmony, the steering and suspension systems achieve two
seemingly contradictory goals at once: to be nimble at low
speeds, yet stable at high speeds. We also engineered them
to be light, allowing for a more direct and agile feel.

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