2016.5 Transmission reset/re-learn procedure
Uncertain if this procedure works for all of the 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles, but it works perfectly with my 2016.5.
Posted in the hope it might aid other first-generation CX-5 owners.
Transmission Re-Learning Procedure
Purpose: reset the transmission's learned programming that's based on driving behaviors.
1. Drive car for 10+ minutes, to ensure it’s up to normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle. Move shifter to PARK. Place foot firmly on brake pedal,
and KEEP IT THERE during the entire process.
3. Move shifter into NEUTRAL.
4. Turn ignition OFF.
5. Move shifter to MANUAL(-), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
6. After 5 seconds, press the ignition START button. (Engine will not start.)
7. Move shifter to NEUTRAL.
8. Press the ignition START button. (Engine will start, this time.)
9. Move shifter to MANUAL(+), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
10. Move shifter to MANUAL(-), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
11. Once the engine IDLE speed goes back to normal:
12. Move shifter to PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
The reset/relearn procedure is now finished.
In the case of my own vehicle, apparently I drive like "a granny" much of the time, given the typical urban street layout, slower speeds, and frequent use of cruise control. Occasionally, I use the "Sport" mode, and even less frequently use the "Manual" shifting mode. But I find the relatively sluggish downshifting of the A/T to be far less apparent, following this re-learn procedure.
Uncertain if this procedure works for all of the 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles, but it works perfectly with my 2016.5.
Posted in the hope it might aid other first-generation CX-5 owners.
Transmission Re-Learning Procedure
Purpose: reset the transmission's learned programming that's based on driving behaviors.
1. Drive car for 10+ minutes, to ensure it’s up to normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle. Move shifter to PARK. Place foot firmly on brake pedal,
and KEEP IT THERE during the entire process.
3. Move shifter into NEUTRAL.
4. Turn ignition OFF.
5. Move shifter to MANUAL(-), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
6. After 5 seconds, press the ignition START button. (Engine will not start.)
7. Move shifter to NEUTRAL.
8. Press the ignition START button. (Engine will start, this time.)
9. Move shifter to MANUAL(+), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
10. Move shifter to MANUAL(-), and HOLD it there for 5 seconds.
- Engine IDLE speed should increase.
- Gear display should show “M”.
- Can now release the shifter, but leave in “M” mode.
11. Once the engine IDLE speed goes back to normal:
- Gear display should now show “M1”.
12. Move shifter to PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
The reset/relearn procedure is now finished.
In the case of my own vehicle, apparently I drive like "a granny" much of the time, given the typical urban street layout, slower speeds, and frequent use of cruise control. Occasionally, I use the "Sport" mode, and even less frequently use the "Manual" shifting mode. But I find the relatively sluggish downshifting of the A/T to be far less apparent, following this re-learn procedure.
