Mazda 2007 CX-7 manual

Black plate (1,1) CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page1 Monday , March 13 2006 5:4 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (2,1) CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page2 Monday , March 13 2006 5:4 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page5 Monday , March 13 2006 5:5 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Knowin[...]

Black plate (6,1) CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page6 Monday , March 13 2006 5:5 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ............... ........................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ............... ..................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ........................[...]

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Power window lock switch ...... .................................................. ........................ page 3-39 Power window switches .......... .................................................. ........................ page 3-34 Door-lock knob ...................................................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switch ............................................. ............................................ page 6-45 Air bags .............................. .................................................. ............................. page 2-45 Cruise control switch es .........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Luggage compartment light .................................................. ............................. page 6-51 Seat belt .................................................. .................................................. ......... page 2-14 Air bags .............................. .............[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ....................................................... ............................. page 3-44 W indshield wiper blades .......... .................................................. ........................ page 8-21 Moonroof ................................. ............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) Rear Rear wiper blade ...................... .................................................. ........................ page 8-23 Liftgate .................................... .................................................. ........................ page 3-31 Light bulbs ............................... ........................[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ................................... .. 2-2 Front Seats [...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the su[...]

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. [...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever . If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the[...]

Black plate (17,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous.[...]

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION l The seat-bottom powe r adjustment is operated by motors. A void extended operation because excess ive use can damage the motors. l T o prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrica l power . l Don't use the switch to[...]

Black plate (19,1) Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment Front of seat bottom T o adjust the front height of the seat bottom, raise or low er the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat. Rear of seat bottom Raise or[...]

Black plate (20,1) q Lumbar Support Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Always drive with the he ad restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your he[...]

Black plate (21,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Rear Seat W ARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear seat is dangerous. During sudden braking or a c[...]

Black plate (22,1) W ARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passeng ers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After returning t[...]

Black plate (23,1) When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the following when using the remote handle lever s: l On a downward slope , the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat area. l On an upward slope , the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forw[...]

Black plate (24,1) 3. Push the rear seatback knob down. T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 3. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belt s are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-21)[...]

Black plate (25,1) Height adjustmen t T o use a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. q Armrest The rear armrest in[...]

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (27,1) W ARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces proper ly and the two p assengers could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than o[...]

Black plate (28,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locki ng mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full [...]

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-21). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARN[...]

Black plate (30,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected[...]

Black plate (31,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal collision or roll-over accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner syste ms deploy simultaneously . The[...]

Black plate (32,1) W ARNING Properly dispose of the preten sioner system: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injur y could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a p[...]

Black plate (33,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be he ard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspe cted at an Autho[...]

Black plate (34,1) W ARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dan gerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a su[...]

Black plate (35,1) q Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. (B) (A) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE T o encour[...]

Black plate (36,1) T o pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A) with your finger while movi ng it downward, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess. Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer . This e[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Do not use an extende r that is too long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protectio n and you could be seriously injured. Do not use the extende r or choose on e shorter in length if the distance between the exte[...]

Black plate (38,1) Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ―[...]

Black plate (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (40,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (41,1) W ARNING A void puttin g a front-facing child-rest raint system on the front passeng er seat: A front-facing child-restrai nt system should only be put on the front seat when it is unavoidable. In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause seri ous injury or death to the child. Always move the seat as far back as p[...]

Black plate (42,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or agains t the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side an d curtain ai[...]

Black plate (43,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (44,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c lockin[...]

Black plate (45,1) Anchor bracket locat ion T ether strap position T ether strap W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route th[...]

Black plate (46,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c lockin[...]

Black plate (47,1) 5. If your child-res traint system requires the use of a teth er strap, hook and tighten the tether strap. First, remove the anchor bracket cover on the rear end trim. 6. Flip over the trunk board. T runk board 7. Fold the trunk board into the position shown in the figure. 8. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket, and tighten th[...]

Black plate (48,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route the tether strap for the center-rear seat position to the correc[...]

Black plate (49,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curta in air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and rear window pil[...]

Black plate (50,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and c urtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air[...]

Black plate (51,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint syste m, be sure the belt fully retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before o[...]

Black plate (52,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (53,1) q Child-Restraint System Insta llation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expan d the open seam s on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH low er anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r ancho[...]

Black plate (54,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route the tether stra p between the head restraint and the seatback: R[...]

Black plate (55,1) 2. Expan d the open seam s on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH low er anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower an[...]

Black plate (56,1) 6. Fold the trunk board into the position shown in the figure. 7. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket, and tighten the teth er strap following the chil d-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. 8. Push the trunk board down to its original position. W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint[...]

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of the front seatba[...]

Black plate (58,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as front al, near frontal, side collisions or roll- [...]

Black plate (59,1) W ARNING Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them and sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expand along the door on the side[...]

Black plate (60,1) W ARNING Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dangerous. The side and curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the e vent of a side collision , the side and curtain air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or serious injury. T o [...]

Black plate (61,1) W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle off-road: Driving your Mazda off-road is dangerous because the vehicle has not been designed to do such. Driving the vehicle off-road could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment a[...]

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components (1) (11) (12) (7) (6) (9) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (3) (10) (8) (8) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-58) (2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Air bag/front seat belt pretentio ner system warning light (pag[...]

Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belt s to help to reduce inju ries during an accide nt. The SRS air bags a re designed to provide further protection for passen gers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure [...]

Black plate (64,1) q Front Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the drive r's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passen ger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight o[...]

Black plate (65,1) q Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused [...]

Black plate (66,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminate s when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posit ion or after the engine is cranked . For a specified period of time it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the wa[...]

Black plate (67,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative case of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A roll-over/near roll-over A rear c[...]

Black plate (68,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions or roll-overs such as those descri bed previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment wi ll deploy . However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of coll ision and its severity . Limitations to front/nea[...]

Black plate (69,1) Limitations to roll-over de tection: The following illustrations are e xamples of accidents that may not be detected as a roll- over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt prete nsioners and curtain air bags may not deploy . Pitch end ov er end Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-57 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page69 Monday[...]

Black plate (70,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precaut ions ” (page 2-45) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. The sensor is locate[...]

Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy durin g a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition switch is turn[...]

Black plate (72,1) W ARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreas ing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) requir ed for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger[...]

Black plate (73,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weight sensor s will det[...]

Black plate (74,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damag e to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l T o allow the sensors to function properly , [...]

Black plate (75,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenger seat weight sensors[...]

Black plate (76,1) W ARNING Do not operate a vehicl e with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these syst ems to see tha[...]

Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enable s the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operat ing the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key enables add[...]

Black plate (79,1) Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key . Also write down the code number and keep it in an[...]

Black plate (80,1) CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the foll owing conditions: l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. l The advanced key is near electronic de vices such as per[...]

Black plate (81,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct p ole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c[...]

Black plate (82,1) 3. Inser t a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an[...]

Black plate (83,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery powe r is low , or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become na[...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE l The luggage compartment is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l Starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced k ey i[...]

Black plate (85,1) T o unlock Driver's door request switch T o unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. T o unlock all doors and the liftgat e, press the request switch again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. NOTE (Without th[...]

Black plate (86,1) NOTE l The setting can be changed so that the doors and the liftgat e are locked automatically without pressing the request switch. (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when all doors and the liftgate are closed while the advanced key is being carried. All doo rs and the liftgat e are locked automatically after about 3 seco[...]

Black plate (87,1) NOTE l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. l The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shif t lever is not in P. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. NOTE The Advanced Keyless E[...]

Black plate (88,1) 1. Make sure the advanced key is being carried. 2. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Depre ss the brake pedal. 5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever i[...]

Black plate (89,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the batt ery . 10. After starting the engine , let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _ 18° C (0° [...]

Black plate (90,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 [...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE The unlock button can be used to open the power windows and the moonroof, but the lock button cannot be used to close the power windows and the moonroof. Refer to the following pages: Opening/Closing the Po wer Windows (page 3-39) Opening/Closing the Moonr oof (page 3-46) The operation indicator light flashes when the button[...]

Black plate (92,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed. (T urning on the alarm ) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will [...]

Black plate (93,1) Advanced Key Suspend Function If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicl e. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the start knob. l Operating the request switch es. T o restore these functions, perfor[...]

Black plate (94,1) q Advanced Key Removed from V ehicle W arning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep will be heard 6 tim es and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returne d to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed. The KEY warning light (red) will stop[...]

Black plate (95,1) q Engine Start Not Permitted W arning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the star t knob will not rotate to the ACC position even if it is pushed in from the LOCK position. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is not within operational range. l The advan[...]

Black plate (96,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

Black plate (97,1) User Mis-Operation W arning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17). W arning condition Check When a door is open, a continuous[...]

Black plate (98,1) Keys (with Retractable T ype Key) W ARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinat[...]

Black plate (99,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help y[...]

Black plate (100,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgat e cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the l[...]

Black plate (101,1) NOTE The unlock button can be used to open the power windows and the moonroof, but the lock button cannot be used to close the power windows and the moonroof. Refer to the following pages: Opening/Closing the Po wer Windows (page 3-39) Opening/Closing the Moonr oof (page 3-46) The operation indicator light flashes when the butto[...]

Black plate (102,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will tr[...]

Black plate (103,1) 2. Inser t a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Remove the battery . A 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers [...]

Black plate (104,1) Door Locks W ARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with childr[...]

Black plate (105,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Unlock Lock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operat[...]

Black plate (106,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . Al l doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position [...]

Black plate (107,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only [...]

Black plate (108,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter (with Advanced Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-14). q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er (with Retractable T ype Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry syste[...]

Black plate (109,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Do not place luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compa rtment cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartm ent cover is dangerous. During sudden braki ng or a collision, the cargo co uld become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light [...]

Black plate (1 10,1) 3. Slowly pull out the cover and insert it into the retainers. Hook retainer Removing the cover Reverse the procedure for installation. Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. W ARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power window s are dange[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger powe r window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-39). l Each passenger powe r window can also be operated by the power window master contr ol switches on the driver's [...]

Black plate (1 12,1) NOTE If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons such as a switch is kept operating, the power windows will not fully open and close automa tically . Re- initialization of the autom atic function on the front passen ger's power wi ndow cannot be performed using the master control sw[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannot be canceled if the procedure is not completed within the specified times, or the procedure is changed along the way . T o redo the procedure, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed from the beginning. l If you are unable to cancel the function despite doing the c[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) NOTE l For engine-off operation of the power window , the switch must be held up firmly throughout window closure because the auto- closing function will be inoper able. l The two-step down function is inoperable during engine-off operation. q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power window s may be operated when the power wi[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all powe r windows on ea ch door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Auto-Opening Because nobody like s getting into a very hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you put your seat belt s on and insert yo ur key in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in a secure area, you can open the two front windows as you approac h the vehicle to get the air movi[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operation, turn the key to the center position, then turn it toward the front again. NOTE The window opening operat ion also can be stopped by turning the key toward the back. Ho[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) 2. Press the request switch on the drive r's door and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the windows close while the request switch is pressed. Request switch Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When removing the fuel cap, loose n the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine lig[...]

Black plate (120,1) Hood W ARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is no t closed and securely locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handl[...]

Black plate (121,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch W ARNING Do not let passeng ers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms , or other parts of the body through the [...]

Black plate (122,1) T o stop sliding partway , push any part of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open Re-initializing If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons, the moonr oof may not full y open or close. The moonroo f's jam-safe function does not funct ion while the moonroof is initial izing. Ca[...]

Black plate (123,1) NOTE The moonroof cannot be opened or closed from outside the vehicl e under the following condition: l A door or the liftgat e is opened. l The key is inserted into the ignition switch. l (With advanced key) The start knob is pushed into the ignition switch. Auto-Opening Because nobody like s getting into a very hot car, we hav[...]

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l The moonroof opening operation also can be stopped by pressing the lock button or panic button. However, pressing these buttons will operate their functions. l The lock button cannot be used to close the moonroof. With key 1. Inser t the key in the driver's door key cylinder . 2. Turn the key toward the front and hol[...]

Black plate (125,1) 2. Press the request switch on the drive r's door and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the moonroof closes while the request switch is pressed. Request switch q Jam-safe Moonroof If a person's han ds, head or an object blocks the moonroof during closing operation, the moonroof will stop and open ha[...]

Black plate (126,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is gove[...]

Black plate (127,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the[...]

Black plate (128,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (includin g auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason , and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting t[...]

Black plate (129,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by[...]

Black plate (130,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wit[...]

Black plate (131,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. For[...]

Black plate (132,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the[...]

Black plate (133,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside d oor- lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and[...]

Black plate (134,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle[...]

Black plate (135,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. W ARNING Always return the outside m[...]

Black plate (136,1) W ARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-60 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page136 Monday , March[...]

Black plate (137,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

Black plate (138,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or [...]

Black plate (139,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flamma ble: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (140,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your v[...]

Black plate (141,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other flui[...]

Black plate (142,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-thr[...]

Black plate (143,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface W ARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide [...]

Black plate (144,1) Rocking the V ehicle W ARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire co uld overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo mu[...]

Black plate (145,1) W ARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Y our vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with [...]

Black plate (146,1) Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will scratch them. 2. Secure the chains on the front tir es as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 3. Retigh ten the chains after driving 1 /2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Dry wet brake[...]

Black plate (147,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight ratin g (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V eh icle Safety Standar d Label on the driver's door frame. Exc eeding these ratings can cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. Y ou can estimate th[...]

Black plate (148,1) T urbocharger Information The turbocharger great ly enhances engine power . Its advanced design provides imp roved operation and requires minimum additional mai ntenance. T o get maximum perfor mance from your turbocharged engine , take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with [...]

Black plate (149,1) T railer T owing Y our Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo. If you must tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safet y depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. T owing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability , performance , and economy . Neve[...]

Black plate (150,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD T ABLE Because vehicle weights vary , adjustments must be made to meet the requireme nts in this table. Item Model 2WD 4WD MAX. FRONT AL AREA 2.97 m 2 (32 ft 2 ) MAX. TTW Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; vehicle passengers and vehicle load * * i.e. baggage, food, camp gear 907 kg (2,000 lb) MAX. GCW[...]

Black plate (151,1) W ARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indic ated in the Trailer T owing-Load T able: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerou s as it may cause serious handling and performance probl ems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Load your trailer with the weight [...]

Black plate (152,1) W ARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes great er trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes, resul ting in loss of con trol and a seriou s accident. Examine all trailer-hitc h mounting bolts regularly and tighten any th[...]

Black plate (153,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used a s a precautionary measure shoul d the trailer become unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literat ure published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. W ARNING Ma[...]

Black plate (154,1) q T railer T owing Tips l V erify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitud e when a loaded or unloaded trailer is connected. Don't drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front -down position. Inspect for incorrect tongue load, worn suspen sion parts, and trailer overloading. l Make sure the trailer is properly loade[...]

Black plate (155,1) Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing lanes. Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of rough roads will affect handling. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately , but gradually . Steer straight ahead. If[...]

Black plate (156,1) A void parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions : 1. Depre ss and hold down the brake pedal. 2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Then relea se the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. l If the grade is downhill, turn the steering [...]

Black plate (157,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (158,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK position. 3.[...]

Black plate (159,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (pag[...]

Black plate (160,1) NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _ 18 °C (0 °F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the acceler ator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator . Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brake[...]

Black plate (161,1) W ARNING Dry brakes that have become wet by driving very slowly and applyi ng the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes h[...]

Black plate (162,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (163,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing a nd reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chatterin g noise from the brake system. Thi[...]

Black plate (164,1) q Electronic Brake Force Distribution System W arning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determin es that some components are operating incorrectl y , the control unit may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on at the same time. The probl em is likely to be an electronic brake force[...]

Black plate (165,1) q Brake Pad W ear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicator s contact the disc plates. This causes a screech ing noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. W ARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving wi[...]

Black plate (166,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the[...]

Black plate (167,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unles s the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING If the engine is running faster than idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving gear: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when th[...]

Black plate (168,1) NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P . l T o be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in P . l (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shif t lever [...]

Black plate (169,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds , the gear position indicator will flas h twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. l If the automatic trans axle fluid (A TF) temperature becomes too high, there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, cancel[...]

Black plate (170,1) W ARNING Do not use engine braking on sli ppery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control [...]

Black plate (171,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 220 km/h (136 mph) M5 → M4 50 km/h (31 mph) M4 → M3 30 km/h (18 mph) M3 or M2 → M1 8 km/h (5 mph) Recommendations for shift ing Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend thes[...]

Black plate (172,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steer ing wheel[...]

Black plate (173,1) q A WD W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under the following conditions: l Illuminates when there is an abnormality with the A WD system. l Flashes when the differential oil temperature is abno[...]

Black plate (174,1) l Make sure to equip the vehicle with genuine wheels of the speci fied size, on all wheels. With A WD, the system is calibrated for all four wheels being of the same dimensions. Tire chains l Install tire chains to the front tires. l Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30 km/h (19 mph) with the tir e chains installed. l Do not [...]

Black plate (175,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indi cator light turns off. W ARNING Keep the ON/OF F switch off when cruise control is no t in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switc h on when not u[...]

Black plate (176,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Pull up the cruise control switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will acceler ate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by [...]

Black plate (177,1) q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besid es the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the cruise control swi tch pulled up. If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the ve[...]

Black plate (178,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatically to provid e optimum power to the driv[...]

Black plate (179,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-24. If the light rema in illuminated when the TCS is not switch ed off, take your vehic[...]

Black plate (180,1) q TCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (18 mph), press the TCS OFF swi tch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will go out. If the vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (18 mph), the TCS OFF indicator light [...]

Black plate (181,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS[...]

Black plate (182,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will infor m the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel s[...]

Black plate (183,1) CAUTION l T o avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As a result it will not instantaneously regis ter a rapid tire deflation or blow out. NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not caus[...]

Black plate (184,1) CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or on[...]

Black plate (185,1) l When using a wheel with no tire pressure sensor install ed. l When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the side walls. l When using tire chains. q Tires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures, do not apply excess ive force to the stem part of the wheel unit. The stem part could be damag[...]

Black plate (186,1) Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l The wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially desig ned for installati on of the tire press ure sensors. Do not use non-genuine whee ls, oth[...]

Black plate (187,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-32 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .......................................[...]

Black plate (188,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer T[...]

Black plate (189,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turne d to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black-[...]

Black plate (190,1) q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE . This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperat ure gauge shows the temperature of the engine c[...]

Black plate (191,1) q Dashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjus t the brightness of the instrument clust er and other illuminations in the dashboard. NOTE l The brightness o f dashboard illuminations can be adjus ted when the headlight switch is in the or position. l When the dashboard illumination brightness cannot be adjus ted any more, a b[...]

Black plate (192,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-38 Charging System W arning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 ABS W arning Light 5-38 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (193,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-41 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-43 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-43 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-43 A WD W arning Light 5-43 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-44 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-45 Securit[...]

Black plate (194,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (195,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (196,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates l[...]

Black plate (197,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. For a speci fied period of time it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the wa[...]

Black plate (198,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deacti vated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder . Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON pos[...]

Black plate (199,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-20). q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition[...]

Black plate (200,1) If the A WD warni ng light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments; if the warning light stops flashing, you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, contac t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . W ARNING Never spin a whee l that is off the ground: Spinning a whee l that is off the ground as a resu[...]

Black plate (201,1) CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or on[...]

Black plate (202,1) W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do no t continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to continue driving the vehicle. Have the vehicl e inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as [...]

Black plate (203,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green ) does not flash even if the battery power is low . Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-20). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC positio[...]

Black plate (204,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light stays on, [...]

Black plate (205,1) NOTE If the battery is disco nnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flas hes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illumi nates. T o reactivate the DSC operable, do the following procedure wi th the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. [...]

Black plate (206,1) NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminate d (does not flash) or if it flas hes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warn[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard again f[...]

Black plate (208,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharg[...]

Black plate (209,1) CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield, or putting an object on it. Otherwise the ligh t sensor will not operate correctly . Sensor NOTE l When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, the headlights , other exter[...]

Black plate (210,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Headl[...]

Black plate (211,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn O[...]

Black plate (212,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. [...]

Black plate (213,1) V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers Set the lever to INT an d choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operat e continuously until the lever is rel[...]

Black plate (214,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illu minates d[...]

Black plate (215,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress th[...]

Black plate (216,1) 5-60 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page216 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (217,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (218,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (219,1) V ent Operation Push q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Y ou can direct air flow by rotating the vent. Opening/closing vents These vents can be opened and close d with wheel. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.[...]

Black plate (220,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page220 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (221,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Manual T ype ..........................................[...]

Black plate (222,1) Manual T ype í Air intake selector A/C Switch Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― L[...]

Black plate (223,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position. A/C s[...]

Black plate (224,1) W ARNING Do not use the recir culated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy wea ther is dangerous as it will cause the wi ndows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temper[...]

Black plate (225,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-34). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air condition er off (page 7-12). NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature c[...]

Black plate (226,1) NOTE l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature contr ol dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to posit ion 4. l If warm air is desired at the floor , set the mode selector dial to the position. l In the , ,o r position, the air conditioner is autom atically turned on (however, the indicator light does not[...]

Black plate (227,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF Switch Auto Switch Ambient Temperature switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the [...]

Black plate (228,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates AUTO operation, and the system will function automatically . l When off, it indicates the operation of other switches such as the mode selector switch, fan contr ol dial, A/C switch and windshield de froster switch. Other functions will continue to operate automatically . [...]

Black plate (229,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan contr ol dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehum idifying functions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO is done automatically . Al though air conditioning and defogging ability is reduced, the A/C ECO function is designed to economize use of the air[...]

Black plate (230,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperat ure may vary from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surrounding area and veh icle conditions. l Press the AMB switch 2 seconds or more to switch the display from Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa. l Press the AMB switch again to switch the display from ambient temperature [...]

Black plate (231,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defros ter switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will direc tly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow a mount will be increased. W AR[...]

Black plate (232,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remov e CAUTION l T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car was h facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance. l Be car[...]

Black plate (233,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (234,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (235,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit[...]

Black plate (236,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penc[...]

Black plate (237,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anyt hing that can damage, war p, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the sa[...]

Black plate (238,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-com mercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-gener ating) real time broadcasting (terrest rial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via[...]

Black plate (239,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playba ck or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fr[...]

Black plate (240,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3 ) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag displ ay l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been inpu[...]

Black plate (241,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rat e. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression accordi ng to compression conditions and this allows for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . Interior Comfort Audio System 6-25 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page241 Monday , Marc[...]

Black plate (242,1) MEMO 6-26 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page242 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (243,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio ..............................[...]

Black plate (244,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio[...]

Black plate (245,1) Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System- equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the fron[...]

Black plate (246,1) The following four modes are avail able. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select the ALC OFF , ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot (BOSE Sound Sy stem- equipped model) AudioPilot automatic ally adjusts audio volume a[...]

Black plate (247,1) BEEP setting The beep-sound when operat ing the audio system can be set on or off. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-31 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page247 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (248,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Satellite button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electric serial number Seek tuning buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as fo[...]

Black plate (249,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at ea[...]

Black plate (250,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles e quipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quali ty programming coast to coast via satellite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio un[...]

Black plate (251,1) MEMO 6-35 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page251 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button T rack up button T rack do wn button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button Scan button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mecha nism will set the CD and begin play .[...]

Black plate (253,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) durin g play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan wa[...]

Black plate (254,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Rev erse button Disc up button Disc down b utton Fast-forward b utton T rack do wn button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons T rack up button There are two types of In-da[...]

Black plate (255,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertio n. A CD cannot be inser ted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time. Simultaneously pressing the power/volume dial and the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF . Normal insertio[...]

Black plate (256,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE (Music CD player) If the CD is not removed from the slot within approximately 10 seconds after ejection, it will be re- inserted automatically . Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the CD e[...]

Black plate (257,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 second s or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o change to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds, or press the folder up butt on ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the n[...]

Black plate (258,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) durin g playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play . Switching the display (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during pl[...]

Black plate (259,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number [...]

Black plate (260,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (261,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When [...]

Black plate (262,1) q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, pull up the volume switch. T o decrease the volume, press down the volume switch. q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIR IUS3> cyclical). NOTE C[...]

Black plate (263,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mut e the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). Int[...]

Black plate (264,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (265,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extention Sunvisors The visor extender ex tends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. T o use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor, reinsert the visor extender, otherwise the visor extender could hit the rearview[...]

Black plate (266,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position ) turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition key is removed. l About 15 seconds after all doors are closed (If your vehicle is equipp ed with th[...]

Black plate (267,1) q Map Lights The map ligh ts are switch ed on or off by pressing the switches. Switches q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-51 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page267 Monday , March 13 2006 5:7 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (268,1) Information Display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display Audio display Clock Without navigation system q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Display , Fully Automatic T ype) l Climate Control Displa y (Ful[...]

Black plate (269,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. NOTE The clock on navigation system- equipped vehicles adjus ts automatically . Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK switch unti l a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr[...]

Black plate (270,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperat ure may vary from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surrounding area and veh icle conditions. l Press the AMB switch 2 seconds or more to switch the display from Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa. l (With fully automatic climate control system) Press the AMB switch again t[...]

Black plate (271,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bott le holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-55 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Editio[...]

Black plate (272,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility of injury in an ac cident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyegla sses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (273,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not ap ply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent[...]

Black plate (274,1) CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Don't use accessories that requi re more than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). l Don't use accessories that are not genuine Mazda access ories or the equivalent. l Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use. l Corr[...]

Black plate (275,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (276,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals will flash. NOTE l T[...]

Black plate (277,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack Wing bolt Jack lev er Lug wrench T iedo wn eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page277 Monday , March 13 2006 5:7 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (278,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Remove the trunk board. T runk board 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw W ing bolt NOTE The jack can be removed from the rear door if the rear seat back is folded forward. Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10. T o secure the jack 1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and temporar[...]

Black plate (279,1) CAUTION l When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully . l T o avoid damage to the temporary spare or to the vehicl e, observe the following precautions: l Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). l A void driving over obsta cles. Also, don&apos[...]

Black plate (280,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one direction . If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change[...]

Black plate (281,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don[...]

Black plate (282,1) 3. Inser t the jack lever and attach the lug wrench to tire jack. 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwi se and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Bef ore removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them countercl[...]

Black plate (283,1) T o install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and[...]

Black plate (284,1) 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwi se and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 127 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 93) W ARNING Loose Lug Nu[...]

Black plate (285,1) NOTE Always use the wing bolt to secure the damaged tire. Store the tire hold-dow n bolt used to tighten down the spare tire in the same place as where the wing bolt had been stored. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification chart s on page 10-6. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. W[...]

Black plate (286,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Electrical Fan and Engin e Inspection: W orking near the electrical cooli ng fan when it is running is dang erous. Y ou could be hit by the fan and seriously [...]

Black plate (287,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operat ing, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low , look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda [...]

Black plate (288,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (289,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (290,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Kee p all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (291,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order Booster battery Jumper cables Discharged battery 1. Remove the battery cover . 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off[...]

Black plate (292,1) 7. If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the revers e order of removal. NOTE V erify that the covers a re securely installed. Push-Starting Y ou can't start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. 7-18 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page292 Monday , March 13 [...]

Black plate (293,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly when tow ing a A WD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (294,1) W ARNING T owing a A WD V ehicle: T owing a A WD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive trai n could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. Always tow a A WD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. If the drive train has been damag [...]

Black plate (295,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. In Case of an Emergency Emergency T owing 7-21 CX-7_8V28-EA-06[...]

Black plate (296,1) CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not [...]

Black plate (297,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (298,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (299,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving [...]

Black plate (300,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engin[...]

Black plate (301,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repai[...]

Black plate (302,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

Black plate (303,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

Black plate (304,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake fluid l[...]

Black plate (305,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (306,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperat ure, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. 8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page306 Monday , March 13 2006 5:7 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (307,1) Engine Compartment Overview W indshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick Brake fluid reserv oir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Battery Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block Cooling system cap Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edit[...]

Black plate (308,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil shoul d be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CA[...]

Black plate (309,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to[...]

Black plate (310,1) NOTE When closing the engine oil cap, place the cap with the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE ( ) position. Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y [...]

Black plate (311,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. NOTE Changing the coolan t should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant rese[...]

Black plate (312,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is show n on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. If engine coolant other than FL22 type is used, the engine coolant must be replaced earli er than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled mai ntenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new[...]

Black plate (313,1) q Adding Brake Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yoursel[...]

Black plate (314,1) 3. Remove the filler cap and attached dipstick. 4. Wipe them clean and put them back. 5. Remove again and inspect the level. 6. It must be between MAX and MIN. Add fluid if necessary . Don't overfill. If new fluid is requi red frequently , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting A[...]

Black plate (315,1) W ARNING Sudden V ehicle Movem ent: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. Make sure the brake pe dal is applied before shifting the shift lever . 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.[...]

Black plate (316,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. Using W asher Fluid Without Ant[...]

Black plate (317,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood' s secondary latc h keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is relea sed. Wiper Blades CA[...]

Black plate (318,1) NOTE T o prevent damage to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms , raise the driver side wiper arm first. Conversely , when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down first. 1. Raise the wiper arm. 2. Open the clip and insert the blade assembly . 3. Tilt the blade[...]

Black plate (319,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the passen ger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reins tall the metal stiffeners in t[...]

Black plate (320,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-24 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CX-7_8V28-E[...]

Black plate (321,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery[...]

Black plate (322,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Kee p all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (323,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery mai ntenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electroly te immed[...]

Black plate (324,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handli[...]

Black plate (325,1) Canada (Motor vehicle saf ety standard label) Refer to the speci fication charts (page 10-6). NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and ac[...]

Black plate (326,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the follow ing: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of different sizes or types at the same time l T ires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a consta[...]

Black plate (327,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road ti[...]

Black plate (328,1) q Replacing a Wheel W ARNING Using a W rong-Si zed Wheel: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking an d handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accide nt. Always use wheels of the correc t size on your vehicle. CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l[...]

Black plate (329,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) High-mount brake light Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Some models. License plate lights Brake lights/T aillights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Rev erse li[...]

Black plate (330,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Handling Halogen[...]

Black plate (331,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusio[...]

Black plate (332,1) 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the bulb. Sealing cover 8. Careful ly remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back. 9. Replace the bulb. 10. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide nta[...]

Black plate (333,1) Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights/Parki ng lights 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fog lights í 1. Make sure the headlight swi tch is off. 2. If you are changing the right fog ligh t bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are [...]

Black plate (334,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children. Brake lights/T aillig[...]

Black plate (335,1) 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Overhead light (Rear), Lugg age compartment li[...]

Black plate (336,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon [...]

Black plate (337,1) W ARNING Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components don't wor k and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspe ct the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow [...]

Black plate (338,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 IGN 2 40A Ignition system 2 BLOWER 40A Blower motor 3 BTN 60A For protection of various circuits 4 F AN 2 40A Cooling fan 5 IGN 1 40A Ignition system 6 F AN 1 40A Cooling fan 7 P.SEA T 40A Power seat í 8 INJ 30A Injector 9 RO[...]

Black plate (339,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 19 DEF 30A Rear window defroster 20 TNS 15A Parking lights, License plate lights, Illuminated entry system 21 A/C 10A Air conditioner í 22 ETC 20A Accelerator position sensor 23 H/L HI 15A Headlight leveling í 24 DRL 15A DRL í 25 H/L LO RH 15A Headlight low beam (RH) 26 H/L LO LH 1[...]

Black plate (340,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 2 OUTLET 2 15A Accessory Socket 3 P.MIR 7.5A Power control mirror 4 WIPER 30A W indshield wiper and washer 5 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 6 ENG BAR 3 7.5A Air flow sensor, EGR control valve 7 P.WIND 15A Power windows 8 A/B 7.5A Advance Restraint System 9 ENGINE 15A Engine control sy[...]

Black plate (341,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (342,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (343,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

Black plate (344,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately . When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rins e off all soap with lukewarm or cold water . Don't allow soap to dry on the finis[...]

Black plate (345,1) 4. After drying it completely , apply a suitable top coat material to the area. Of course there will be no problem if you assign the work to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at the factory , but addit ional protective treatmen t after the vehicle has been put into use wi ll ext[...]

Black plate (346,1) q Undercoating This special coating is applied to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damag e caused by chemicals or stone s. This coating is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodical ly . An Authorized Mazda Dealer are well informed on how repairs shoul d be made. Consult an Authoriz[...]

Black plate (347,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wi[...]

Black plate (348,1) 8-52 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page348 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (349,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Mazda Importe[...]

Black plate (350,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (351,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model o[...]

Black plate (352,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz[...]

Black plate (353,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (354,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (355,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (356,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (357,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-9 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Pa[...]

Black plate (358,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (359,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regul ations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may mak[...]

Black plate (360,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (361,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (362,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (363,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (364,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties-up the driver's[...]

Black plate (365,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t[...]

Black plate (366,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, und erinflation, or e xcessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause he at buildup and possi ble tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle [...]

Black plate (367,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (368,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (369,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (370,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (371,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio n of the various components of tha[...]

Black plate (372,1) D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-24 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (except Canada) CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page372 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (373,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (374,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflation: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe crackin g, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with une xpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation i[...]

Black plate (375,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (376,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (377,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip diffe rential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of di[...]

Black plate (378,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tir e when you replace the other road[...]

Black plate (379,1) V ehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicl e will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize [...]

Black plate (380,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (381,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (382,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupant in[...]

Black plate (383,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or struc tural damage, seriou s damage to the vehicle, or loss of c[...]

Black plate (384,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important[...]

Black plate (385,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals b[...]

Black plate (386,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should nev er exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determ ine the combi ned weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your[...]

Black plate (387,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (388,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (389,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. P[...]

Black plate (390,1) 9-42 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page390 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (391,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (392,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (393,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page393 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (394,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.5 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -48AH/5HR MF 12V -55AH/5HR MF Spark-plug number L3K9 18 110A *1 L3Y3 18 110 Spark-plu[...]

Black plate (395,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt) Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt) Automatic transaxle fluid 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt) Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) Rear[...]

Black plate (396,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (#9005) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7) Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 27/8 ― (#1 157NA) Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168) Fog lights í 55 H11 (H1 1) High-mount brake light *1 2.4 ― ( ― ) [...]

Black plate (397,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-40. Specifications 10-7 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page397 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (398,1) 10-8 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page398 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (399,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page399 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

Black plate (400,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-57 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-15 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-17 Auxiliary key ....[...]

Black plate (401,1) C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27 Installing child-restraint systems ....................................... 2-31 LA TCH child-res traint systems ....................................... 2-40 Child Safety Locks for Rea r Doors ... 3-31 Climate Control System ............... ....... 6-2 Gas specification[...]

Black plate (402,1) F Four-Wheel Drive (A WD) Operati on .. ........................... 5-16 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5 Front Seats (Manually Operated Se ats) ............... .. 2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42 Gauge ......................................... 5-34 Requirements .............[...]

Black plate (403,1) L Light Bulbs Replacement ................... ............ 8-33 Specifications ............................. 10-6 Lighting Control .... ........................... 5-52 Lubricant Quality ........................... ... 10-4 Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-51 M Maintenance Introduction .................................. [...]

Black plate (404,1) S Security System Immobilizer system (without advanced key) .............. 3-53 Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ................... 3-50 Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-56 Service Publications ............... ........... 9-41 Side Extention Sunvisors .................. 6-49 Spare Tire and T ool Storage ..........[...]

Black plate (405,1) W W arnin g Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-38 Air bag system ........................... 5-41 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-43 A WD ............... ........................... 5-43 Brake system .................. ............ 5-38 Charging system .....[...]

Black plate (406,1) 1 1-8 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page406 Monday , March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]