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    Official 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pics and Details Released

    Am I a rare bird? I hate seeing fingerprints on the screen. It’s even worse when the sun hits it at certain angles. For this reason, I love the Commander knob and will miss it. All my controlling is next to my leg or on the steering wheel. I don’t have to reach a touchscreen. I keep a soft cloth...
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    Does my 2025 CX-5 Have Cylinder Deactivation?

    My 2023 shows the Cylinder Activation status on the Information - Fuel Efficiency Monitor screen. It flips from 4 active to 2 and back as needed. What does your 2025 show on that screen when doing city and freeway driving?
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    In looking at the reviews I bought, it came as FAT32. My desire to wipe anything that may have been on it (I.e. ads, utilities, etc.) and start with a clean drive did me in. At least I and anyone who reads this are more educated.
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    I had read that others were successful. Were they with the triple negative I talk about below? This could be an issue for the future. Windows 11 replacing Windows 10 PCs, USB technology migrating to USB-C, and flash storage devices going above 32GB. It would seem these would be a triple...
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    Solved. I ended up having to use the Shrink Volume command on the 64GB drive and shrunk it in half to 32GB. To recap: I have a new Windows 11 PC with a single USB-C port in the front. I was using a Samsung flash drive. By default, Windows 11 only allows us to format using exFAT and NTFS in...
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    I am the OP and like the responses. I am waiting for another crack at it. I still have a Win 10 PC but it doesn’t have a USB C port. I have a Win 11 with the port but as discussed, FAT32 was not shown as an option when I did its initial out of the package format. I will try one of the command...
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    Thanks for the responses. I was hoping to keep the device short as to not get damaged by other things in the console. Adding an adapter with a USB device will work but it defeats my desire to keep it shallow. Since we opened the package, we may be unable to return the 64GB drive. I may try a...
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    2025 CX-5 USB-C Flash Drive Compatibility

    Has anybody found a USB-C Flash Drive that works in a 2025 CX-5? My sister just took delivery of one and I offered to put some mp3 songs on a flash drive for her. She bought a Samsung 64GB drive and I formatted it on a Windows 11 PC. I first used the drive’s default and added some songs. When I...
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    Help! Dropped engagement ring into 2024 CX-5 Defroster vent

    If someone has a dashboard diagram, it may show where the defroster vent hose comes from. That may have a better access point than from the vent above.
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    2021 CX-5 GT Multiple Malfunction Errors

    Was there frost on the windshield/windscreen or anything covering the area behind the rear view mirror? Dust and dirt accumulation will do it.
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    Power lift gate problem (2024 Mazda CX-5)

    Simple test but I apologize if it’s been discussed. When running, put it in Park and hit the Door Unlock button. With all doors unlocked, the interior button should open the lift gate.
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    Next Gen CX-5 Design and Content Suggestions

    My 2023 does it. The windows can be opened for ventilating the cabin before getting in the vehicle. Press the unlock button on the key quickly and briefly 3 times and then immediately afterwards, press and hold the unlock button to open the windows.
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    OEM Roof Rack 2024 CX-5

    Since we’re on the topic of roof racks…is there anything that can be transported on the rack/crossbar without another attachment? Even a single kayak by itself looks to be a stretch. How useful are you finding it to be?
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    CX-5 Beauty Shot Thread

    Nice pic, but picking out a white car with a green background is too easy. The same pic during a Minnesota winter will be more challenging for us 😀
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    Four Batteries in 40,262 Miles (2020 CX-5)

    Here are my dos pesos: 1) Have you installed any after-market devices like a Theft Alarm or Remote Starter? 2) Has your insurer made you install a monitoring device? These usually get plugged into the Diagnostic Port? 3) Do you have a cigarette lighter plugged into a 12v port? If so, can it be...
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    CX-5 Jack points, Pinchweld Heights, Bottlejacks and Pucks

    The hockey puck approach still scares me. I went with the aluminum pinch weld adapter with magnets the stick to the car. You just have to remember to remove it when you finish the last lift. However, that brings up another question. The recommended tire rotation scheme has us swapping from...
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    High pitch noise when turning off car (2021 Mazda CX-5)

    Have someone stand outside the car when you turn it off. Have them concentrate on the headlight with their ears and hands. If they hear it making noise and they feel a vibration, it could be a bad headlight motor. Adaptive headlights return to their default position when the car shuts off. A...
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    Strange noise after new tires

    There is a backing plate behind the brake hardware. It may have been bent when the tires were being installed and could be hitting the rotor. This is a cheap and easy check. Usually it’s a metalic scraping sound that can be heard when moving from your parking spot. The 35-45 mph only clue may...
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    Touchscreen Phantom (2020 CX-5)

    https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/cx-5-navigation-guidance-volume-goes-crazy.123879184/ My 19 CX-5 was also out of the warranty period but it had been extended for that problem when I had it. My story is linked above. Hopefully you will have the same luck.
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    Problem with touch screen (2023 CX-5)

    My theory is that they disabled it to prevent the Ghost Touch problem. My 2019 needed the fix and they covered it although my warranty was beyond 3 years. Since the 2024 now has it, I am guessing they fixed the root cause.
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