2017 Mazda CX-5

[Archerfish]

You can plug it everytime car's garaged. It won't overcharge. My cars' batts have the compatible quick-release terminals, which you get separately, hooked. You won't need clamps. There are multi-port models. Cables of various lengths are offered, too. Age of my last & final Motolite bought cared by the batt tender is 4years & running. We know that brand's longevity is now a myth.[emoji4]

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I hope you can post pictures on how exactly you use this CTEK charger, with connections and this quick release terminals. It will also help if you can share where you bought these terminals. I'm planning to buy this charger once I get the details from you.

Thank you.

[travajante]

I hope you can post pictures on how exactly you use this CTEK charger, with connections and this quick release terminals. It will also help if you can share where you bought these terminals. I'm planning to buy this charger once I get the details from you.

Thank you.

The charger has a terminal to mate w/ this ComfortConnect cable which you leave on the car's batt...

More on the CT5 Start/Stop:
CTEK CT5 START/STOP is a Must for Vehicles Equipped with Idle Start/Stop Tech | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews & Prices - ************
List of optional accessories here:
Accessories - CTEK Battery Chargers

PH Distributor:
Waido Marketing Corp.
Tel:+63-2-7219742
Mobile: +63-915-4843268
CTEK - Philippines - Home | Facebook

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[Archerfish]

The charger has a terminal to mate w/ this ComfortConnect cable which you leave on the car's batt...

More on the CT5 Start/Stop:
CTEK CT5 START/STOP is a Must for Vehicles Equipped with Idle Start/Stop Tech | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews & Prices - ************
List of optional accessories here:
Accessories - CTEK Battery Chargers

PH Distributor:
Waido Marketing Corp.
Tel:+63-2-7219742
Mobile: +63-915-4843268
CTEK - Philippines - Home | Facebook

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Thank you for all the details. I'll be checking that review.

[travajante]

Thank you for all the details. I'll be checking that review.

Anytime, sir.[emoji4]

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[Archerfish]

Anytime, sir.[emoji4]

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I'm itching to click the buy button in the Lazada link you posted for this CTEK.. but I wanted to see first the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D and drive it home. It's already available today but I can't get it. I'm assigned here in Manila - Boracay unfortunately, and so I have to wait for a week.

It seems that the more you wait, the more it takes longer... With my long wait for the CR-V SX (3 months), I suddenly switched to Mazda. The CR-V SX is not available (I hope I can refund the reservation fee). From all the feedback I've read about Mazda, I don't think I'll ever regret this purchase. Plus factor is that we have expert members here like you.

[Nelson de Leon]

I'm itching to click the buy button in the Lazada link you posted for this CTEK.. but I wanted to see first the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D and drive it home. It's already available today but I can't get it. I'm assigned here in Manila - Boracay unfortunately, and so I have to wait for a week.

It seems that the more you wait, the more it takes longer... With my long wait for the CR-V SX (3 months), I suddenly switched to Mazda. The CR-V SX is not available (I hope I can refund the reservation fee). From all the feedback I've read about Mazda, I don't think I'll ever regret this purchase. Plus factor is that we have expert members here like you.

It's a good time to buy those accessories while anticipating your new toy. A lot better than having your new toy without the accessories. [emoji4]

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[travajante]

I'm itching to click the buy button in the Lazada link you posted for this CTEK.. but I wanted to see first the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D and drive it home. It's already available today but I can't get it. I'm assigned here in Manila - Boracay unfortunately, and so I have to wait for a week.

It seems that the more you wait, the more it takes longer... With my long wait for the CR-V SX (3 months), I suddenly switched to Mazda. The CR-V SX is not available (I hope I can refund the reservation fee). From all the feedback I've read about Mazda, I don't think I'll ever regret this purchase. Plus factor is that we have expert members here like you.

A coupla friends went thru the same & got their reservation fees back....& their reason was more change of heart than unavailability.
Patience was never among my strengths, but I survived the long wait more than 3years ago. The 3, my 1st Mazda experience was well worth it....now, we have 2 Ms. The engineering in Skyactiv, the premium minimalism of kodo & that distinct Mazda drive were main reasons I muffled mainstream logic of favoring the offerings from popular badges.
The post-Ford Mazda has drawn a growing crowd of converts. A lot I know are enthusiasts who own premium euros. Mazda's out-the-box/envelope-pushing philosophy, drive-centricity, focus in the details are some of the realizations only ownership can uncover. You can't see these outside looking in.
I'm no expert, sir. Just here sharing the joys of discovery & Mownership.[emoji4]



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[Archerfish]

It's a good time to buy those accessories while anticipating your new toy. A lot better than having your new toy without the accessories. [emoji4]

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New toy with accessories... new toy without accessories. When you put it that way... So I clicked the buy button. To justify this, I'll use the refund to pay for it.

[travajante]

New toy with accessories... new toy without accessories. When you put it that way... So I clicked the buy button. To justify this, I'll use the refund to pay for it.

It will pay for itself. The refund is for other mods.[emoji4]

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[Archerfish]

A coupla friends went thru the same & got their reservation fees back....& their reason was more change of heart than unavailability.
Patience was never among my strengths, but I survived the long wait more than 3years ago. The 3, my 1st Mazda experience was well worth it....now, we have 2 Ms. The engineering in Skyactiv, the premium minimalism of kodo & that distinct Mazda drive were main reasons I muffled mainstream logic of favoring the offerings from popular badges.
The post-Ford Mazda has drawn a growing crowd of converts. A lot I know are enthusiasts who own premium euros. Mazda's out-the-box/envelope-pushing philosophy, drive-centricity, focus in the details are some of the realizations only ownership can uncover. You can't see these outside looking in.
I'm no expert, sir. Just here sharing the joys of discovery & Mownership.[emoji4]



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I really wanted a car that is fun to drive. However, I chose CR-V SX in consideration to space and riding comfort. My only reference to this is with my CR-V 98 when compared to my father's Sta Fe and Tucson. There's a great space difference with CR-V that my wife and two grown up kids complained that they feel so cramped inside whenever we use those Hyundai.

When I tried to drive the CR-V SX demo unit, I was satisfied. The same "large room feeling" is there. However, I admit that I couldn't feel the "power".

Since CR-V SX is not available, I switched to Mazda. I have no idea what it feels like to drive this car, so I have to take your word for it. And sooner or later, I'll share my driving experience.

[travajante]

I really wanted a car that is fun to drive. However, I chose CR-V SX in consideration to space and riding comfort. My only reference to this is with my CR-V 98 when compared to my father's Sta Fe and Tucson. There's a great space difference with CR-V that my wife and two grown up kids complained that they feel so cramped inside whenever we use those Hyundai.

When I tried to drive the CR-V SX demo unit, I was satisfied. The same "large room feeling" is there. However, I admit that I couldn't feel the "power".

Since CR-V SX is not available, I switched to Mazda. I have no idea what it feels like to drive this car, so I have to take your word for it. And sooner or later, I'll share my driving experience.

Your gen1 CRV was a good 1, way better than the gen2. So you're saying you really haven't seen or driven the car you're getting? You might have to manage your expectations as comparing the 6 w/ the CRV won't be apple for apple.[emoji4]

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[Archerfish]

Your gen1 CRV was a good 1, way better than the gen2. So you're saying you really haven't seen or driven the car you're getting? You might have to manage your expectations as comparing the 6 w/ the CRV won't be apple for apple.[emoji4]

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I've heard about it, they say that the first generation is much better. I just don't know why. So far, this CR-V 98 can still run from 160-180 kph. I'll be selling this once I get the new car.

Yes, not all. I haven't seen the real thing. All I have seen are pictures and I relied to online reviews and with what you and others have posted here.

Such a crazy decision, making the purchase without even seeing the unit... all because of the excise tax. I really can't afford to buy a new one next year because of a very tight budget. But then again, this is a good excuse for me to buy this Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D considering all that I've read about being "in one with the driver".

As you have said, such discovery will come through ownership. So I am eager to share such experience...

[travajante]

I've heard about it, they say that the first generation is much better. I just don't know why. So far, this CR-V 98 can still run from 160-180 kph. I'll be selling this once I get the new car.

Yes, not all. I haven't seen the real thing. All I have seen are pictures and I relied to online reviews and with what you and others have posted here.

Such a crazy decision, making the purchase without even seeing the unit... all because of the excise tax. I really can't afford to buy a new one next year because of a very tight budget. But then again, this is a good excuse for me to buy this Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D considering all that I've read about being "in one with the driver".

As you have said, such discovery will come through ownership. So I am eager to share such experience...

I was among the early Skyactiv adopters who didn't have the luxury of long term reviews. I followed closely their development of high compression NA engines w/o the need of high octane fuel. Their diesels moved the opposite way. Amazing engineering that gave the combustion engine some hope for extended stay. Having survived self-maintaining euro headaches, I figured Nippons can't be as bad...at their worst. I jumped head 1st. Luckily, the water was crystal clear & deep.[emoji4]It turned out to be among the best motoring & ownership experiences I've had. Yours should be way better. It's a 6...way above our hobo 1.5 SkyG!!!![emoji106]

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[Archerfish]

I was among the early Skyactiv adopters who didn't have the luxury of long term reviews. I followed closely their development of high compression NA engines w/o the need of high octane fuel. Their diesels moved the opposite way. Amazing engineering that gave the combustion engine some hope for extended stay. Having survived self-maintaining euro headaches, I figured Nippons can't be as bad...at their worst. I jumped head 1st. Luckily, the water was crystal clear & deep.[emoji4]It turned out to be among the best motoring & ownership experiences I've had. Yours should be way better. It's a 6...way above our hobo 1.5 SkyG!!!![emoji106]

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Mazda should pay you for such advertisement... you present it so well that I've long been convinced of my purchase with this 6.

By the way, what is "hobo"? Please be patient with me, I'm still learning the nuances of the online language.

Thank you.

[Archerfish]

I left my work assignment in Manila - Boracay. That means that I can finally drive home the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D!

[travajante]

Mazda should pay you for such advertisement... you present it so well that I've long been convinced of my purchase with this 6.

By the way, what is "hobo"? Please be patient with me, I'm still learning the nuances of the online language.

Thank you.

Pure joy is found in sharing, sir. [emoji4]
Hobo? Homeless, impoverished...[emoji16]

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[Archerfish]

Pure joy is found in sharing, sir. [emoji4]
Hobo? Homeless, impoverished...[emoji16]

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I thought hobo is another slang term, just like "mobo" (motherboard) because I was thinking why did you say that 1.5G is "impoverished". I have to admit that I'm somehow a "cave man" when it comes to online resources. I don't even have Facebook. Now I think I'm starting to understand why people enjoy using Facebook, now that I'm enjoying using this forum (first active forum, literally).

Going back to that word earlier, is there any chance that you are referring to this one?

Additional info found for Mazda istop problems.

defective brand new car

2014 Mazda 3

[3ple4]

A coupla friends went thru the same & got their reservation fees back....& their reason was more change of heart than unavailability.
Patience was never among my strengths, but I survived the long wait more than 3years ago. The 3, my 1st Mazda experience was well worth it....now, we have 2 Ms. The engineering in Skyactiv, the premium minimalism of kodo & that distinct Mazda drive were main reasons I muffled mainstream logic of favoring the offerings from popular badges.
The post-Ford Mazda has drawn a growing crowd of converts. A lot I know are enthusiasts who own premium euros. Mazda's out-the-box/envelope-pushing philosophy, drive-centricity, focus in the details are some of the realizations only ownership can uncover. You can't see these outside looking in.
I'm no expert, sir. Just here sharing the joys of discovery & Mownership.[emoji4]
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Speaking of the Ford Mazda era, just wanted to share that we had the worst time with the Mazda Tribute 2.2L. Low torque and gas guzzler. Yun lang

Back to the new Mazda CX5, today is the only time that I got to drive it in the city. No choice coz sira yung isang car namin and coding naman yung isa. Perfect timing pa ang ulan

I love the overall driving experience.

But here are my questions:

1. I-Stop
Why is the i-Stop indicator sometimes lit on when I am driving around 20-30km/h? Hindi ba activated (may ilaw yung indicator) ang i-Stop if we are on full stop?

2. Radio
I can't find the preset buttons to save the radio stations? Or do I save them in the Favorites section?

3. Touch screen monitor
How do I turn it off? I'm old school, I prefer turning off everything before shutting off the engine hehe

Just read the battery problem of the iStop... is still still happening for CX5 owners?

[travajante]

I thought hobo is another slang term, just like "mobo" (motherboard) because I was thinking why did you say that 1.5G is "impoverished". I have to admit that I'm somehow a "cave man" when it comes to online resources. I don't even have Facebook. Now I think I'm starting to understand why people enjoy using Facebook, now that I'm enjoying using this forum (first active forum, literally).

Going back to that word earlier, is there any chance that you are referring to this one?

Hobo referred more to me & my budget...not the car. Haha. For what I paid, my base 3 gave me all I needed & more.[emoji4]
iStop has been reliable since its introduction. With tightening environmental regulations, there will be no escape....Start/Stop systems will soon come standard in all combustion engined cars.

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[travajante]

Speaking of the Ford Mazda era, just wanted to share that we had the worst time with the Mazda Tribute 2.2L. Low torque and gas guzzler. Yun lang

Back to the new Mazda CX5, today is the only time that I got to drive it in the city. No choice coz sira yung isang car namin and coding naman yung isa. Perfect timing pa ang ulan

I love the overall driving experience.

But here are my questions:

1. I-Stop
Why is the i-Stop indicator sometimes lit on when I am driving around 20-30km/h? Hindi ba activated (may ilaw yung indicator) ang i-Stop if we are on full stop?

2. Radio
I can't find the preset buttons to save the radio stations? Or do I save them in the Favorites section?

3. Touch screen monitor
How do I turn it off? I'm old school, I prefer turning off everything before shutting off the engine hehe

Just read the battery problem of the iStop... is still still happening for CX5 owners?

1.How iStop activates? It’s all in the owner’s manual.... A few things to keep in mind.

-iStop needs a base amount of charge to function, so it becomes operational after the engines warmed up. I-stop is ready when its indicator light eliminates green in the dash.

-The other thing to remember is that i-stop only works when you’ve applied the brake and you’re holding it down.

-The steering wheel needs to be straight, if you turn the wheel significantly when pulling up i-stop wont cut the engine out.

-Also, if the air conditioning is on max settings i-stop wont work. It also won’t work if you’re on an incline, if you’re in reverse, if the doors are open or if the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

-If you decide at any stage that you want to override the i-stop system, simply press the switch off and the engine operates as normal.

Please refer to the owner's manual for more on this.

2. Add fave stations to FAVORITES.
3. You can turn the touchscreen display off...but it won't function like a regular headunit you're accustomed to. The infotainment does more than just a basic headunit. It's tied to the car's "brain".[emoji4]
4.To keep Start/Stop batts healthy longer, investing in batt conditioners like the CTEK CT5 Start/Stop trickle charger will help.[emoji4]

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