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My August 2024 build date CX5 runs Mazda Connect of course. Here is the link to Mazda Australia’s website for map updates for Mazda Connect which takes you to Naviextras to download “Mazda Update Toolbox” “Mazda Toolbox” is the older version used for MZD Connect that I had on my KE. I deleted...

“Mazda Update Toolbox” is the map update program we use here in Aus and yes, you do need to create an account by registering. States that clearly in the guide. Had to do the same using “Mazda Toolbox” on my 2015/16 KE. What’s supposed to happen after the program is launched and you insert the...

Downloaded the Mazda map update program, connected the SD card to the computer as requested, (my computer recognises the card) and it sits there and does nothing. No registration/log in screen pops up. Nada. Multiple attempts, left ot sitting there for 30 minutes, and nothing. Is there some...

Overinflated tyres can be user error, or can be due to an inaccurate gauge. You would be surprised how bad some of them are…

My understanding, at least with iPhones, is that when connected to Carplay they use the car’s GPS antenna. Not their own inbuilt antenna. Tested this by hiding phones under seats, in centre consoles and in gloveboxes etc and the apps using GPS signal still work normally. Which they wouldn’t if...

Alright thanks - go it now! Can see that the screen actually is … a touchscreen 🤦🏻 Confusion arose because the “Delivery Coordinator” who ran us through the system when we took delivery of the car told us that the screen was NOT touchscreen like our previous 2015/16 KE and that everything would...

Not mentioned. I know how to use the dial to move around the screen by turning it, pushing left/right/up/down and pressing the button. And I use that to select the keyboard at the top of the Waze page so it pops the large keyboard up - which you then use to input an address. Or, at least I...

Still getting used to the infotainment screen on the new 24 CX5 not being a touch screen…. Trying to input an address to go to in Waze - scroll across to select the keyboard at the top of the page, keyboard pops up, but cannot find a way to get the cursor onto the keyboard to start selecting...

Brake fluid can and should be checked for moisture content every couple of years, there are established standards for allowable content. Replace when moisture content is approaching the threshold. Its a far better method than by time and 5-10 years is far too wide a range to be sensible.

Yes, prioritising “looks good” ahead of safety…. Some years ago this video clip was released by the metro in Melbourne Australia in response to people ignoring train level crossing stop signs… sound like we can add “turn your DRL’s off to look good to your mates” to the list 🫣 😂😂

Good that its sorted. Start button, or starter motor? The latter, I assume?

Europe mandated DRL’s on all new cars back in 2011. Japan and Canada also mandated them on all new cars some time ago. Australia is currently considering the issue but as it stands, if the car is fitted with them, then they must be used here. Believe it or not there has actually been research...

As we dont have snowy weather here, I dont bother with after market rustproofing my Cx5. Butwhat I can say is that I coat my galvanised boat trailer with lanolin spray annually- it gets dropped in saltwater every time the boat is used. And I take the cowl off and spray the motor with lanolin...

The Mazda service schedule here in Aus is every 15000kms on the 2024 model G25. On my 2015/16 CX5 2.2D it was 10000kms. I had it serviced by the dealer but did an interim oil change myself every 5000kms. No problems in 8 years/115,000kms. I will continue the practice of doing an interim oil...

Apple maps gives HUD directions on my 2024 …. Not with Waze though.

So what $ are we talking about being charged? Per month, per year??? We dont have Connected Services available on CX5 here yet - I am told it will be a software update in the new year and will be free for duration of the warranty. But. No mention on Mazda website of the cost after that...

On my other car that has wired CarPlay, I got the Ottocast wireless module and have been happy with it. It does take longer than they say to connect (about 50 seconds) but has been reliable for nearly a year. The only thing to be aware of is that it doesnt like connecting up if the phone is...

The MID?

Ok I am only 1 week into owning the new CX5 2024 Akera. Still figuring stuff out. Noticed yesterday when I accidentally used Apple Maps to navigate that the directions came up on the HUD. Nice! Tested it today on WAZE and nope, no directions on the HUD. Is there a setting I have missed in...

I had a 2016 CX5 Akera until I traded it on a new Akera last week. 225/55/19’s on both. The 2016 came with the Toyo’s and so did the new 2024. I replaced the 2016’s Toyos with the Continentals and when they wore out, a second set of the ContiTechContact TC6’s went right back on. Picked up...