Gen 3 CX-5: Owners Chime In

[N7turbo]

I will test it on the move, but when parked in our garage, I did see them turn off when I did the simple procedure.

You'll definitely have to test it while moving, because that's when they automatically turn on and can't be turned off.

 

[SurfDoggie]

For the brake hold function, or simply releasing the parking brake without using the function? I definitely need to actuate the parking brake button to disengage it on my ‘23 without the brake hold function activated.

First time I read it above I took that as hitting the gas can disable the parking brake (sans brake hold function), but it could go either way. Would love some clarification. Great thread!

My experience with the parking brake not auto hold. My 2017 CX-5, after starting, would auto release the parking brake when the accelerator was depressed. I remember reading it in the 2017 manual thinking, great idea. I have not tested it on my 2025. I had a loaner CX-50 for a while and I really liked that when you turn off the car the parking brake automatically engaged. Wish the 2025 CX-5 did that.

 

[Snake]

You'll definitely have to test it while moving, because that's when they automatically turn on and can't be turned off.

Here is an image of the stalk. It might just be a way to run parking lights only? I didn't get out to see if the lower white beam (daylight running light) was still on after I saw the headlights turn off.

 

[N7turbo]

Yes, that bottom option is for the parking lights all the way around the car, minus the headlights. What I'd like to know is if Mazda has continued the mandatory headlight running once the car starts moving, even in that mode.

 

[Snake]

Yes, that bottom option is for the parking lights all the way around the car, minus the headlights. What I'd like to know is if Mazda has continued the mandatory headlight running once the car starts moving, even in that mode.

I will get back to you on that but I need to test this on a sunny day because the stalk pops back to AUTO after the headlight procedure is completed. What that means to me is that if it's dark out during the day (or night), like it was today, the headlight sensor will turn on the headlights regardless. Stay tuned...

My money says it hasn't changed from the Gen 2 unless the stalk (image from the Gen 3 that I shared here today) is different than it is on the Gen 2. I don't know our '24 Select well enough to say one way or the other. It's the wifey's car.

 

[N7turbo]

Yeah, there may be a difference between the trims once you are in premium headlight territory.