Mazda 2008 CX-7 manual

Black plate (1,1) CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page1 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:16 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (2,1) CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page2 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:16 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

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 operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommenda tions. 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_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page5 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:16 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E 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 Kn[...]

Black plate (6,1) CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page6 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:16 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

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 3-35 Power window switches .......... ............................................. ............................. page 3-31 Door-lock knob ....................................................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switch ................................................................. ........................ page 6-42 Air bags ............... .................................................. ............................................ page 2-47 Cruise control switch es .........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Luggage compartment ligh t .................................................. ............................. page 6-48 Seat belt ..................................................................................... ........................ page 2-13 Air bags ............... ............................[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ....................................................... ............................. page 3-39 W indshield wiper blades .......... ................................................................. ......... page 8-28 Moonroof ................................. ............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) Rear Rear wiper blade ...................... .................................................. ........................ page 8-30 Liftgate ................................................... .................................................. ......... page 3-28 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) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the sup[...]

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from sea t belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protectio[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear -reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand whi le operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, 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 r egulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. T[...]

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation becaus e excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when th e engine is stoppe d. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø 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 The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down. q Lumbar Support Adjustment T o increase the seat firmness , pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to dec[...]

Black plate (20,1) Height adjustmen t T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired 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 to prevent injury . q Seat [...]

Black plate (21,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear seat is dangerous. During sudden braki ng or a collision, objects ca n fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers. Make sure luggage and cargo is se[...]

Black plate (22,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the luggag e compartment. T o fold the seatbacks WARNING Always remove the chil d-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remo te handle levers for the rear seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-re[...]

Black plate (23,1) When using the rear seatback knobs: CAUTION When operating th e rear seatbac k knob, make sure you support the seatback with you r hand. If the seatback is not supported with you r hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the c[...]

Black plate (24,1) q Head Restraint WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restr aints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Height adjustmen t T o use [...]

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt h[...]

Black plate (26,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occu pants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things ins ide the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the[...]

Black plate (27,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belt s and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbin g ” (page 8-56). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belt[...]

Black plate (28,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locki ng mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt automatic locki ng mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restraint syst em. It will retract down to the child-[...]

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-r ear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-22). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue WARNING [...]

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 twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

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. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractor s remove slack quickly as th[...]

Black plate (32,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expende d: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a sea t belt w[...]

Black plate (33,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunctio[...]

Black plate (34,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (C) (D) (B) (A) WARNING F[...]

Black plate (35,1) 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 twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

Black plate (36,1) T o stow the seat belt, retract the belt, put tongues (A) and (C) together and insert them into the recess. (A) (C) Ceiling recess T o pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A) with your finger while moving it downward, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess. NOTE Pulling out the seat belt all the way out will s[...]

Black plate (37,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is danger ous. The sea t belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injur ed. Only use the extender when it is required to f[...]

Black plate (38,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

Black plate (39,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat[...]

Black plate (40,1) 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 requirements regard ing the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s 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 injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's[...]

Black plate (42,1) Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deployin g air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passe nger s[...]

Black plate (43,1) Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain 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 windo w pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags de[...]

Black plate (44,1) 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 (45,1) 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function befor e each use [...]

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap betw een the head restraint and the seatback: Rou[...]

Black plate (47,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint 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 automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is[...]

Black plate (48,1) 3. Fold the trunk board into the position shown in the figure. 4. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket, and tighten the teth er strap following the child-restrai nt system manufacturer's instructions. 5. Push the trunk board down to its original position. T ype B 1. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a teth[...]

Black plate (49,1) 3. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. 4. Push the trunk board down to its original position, and tighten the tether strap following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in[...]

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-f acing child- restraint system shou ld be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavo[...]

Black plate (51,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint 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 automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is[...]

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminated: While it is always better to install any child-restraint sys tem on the rear seat, it is impera tive that a child- restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (53,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be 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 conjuncti[...]

Black plate (54,1) q Child-Restraint System Insta llation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the open seam s on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anc hors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors i[...]

Black plate (55,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap betw een the head restraint and the seatback: Rou[...]

Black plate (56,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching[...]

Black plate (57,1) 3. Fold the trunk board into the position shown in the figure. 4. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket, and tighten the teth er strap following the child-restrai nt system manufacturer's instructions. 5. Push the trunk board down to its original position. T ype B 1. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a teth[...]

Black plate (58,1) 3. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. 4. Push the trunk board down to its original position, and tighten the tether strap following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. 2-46 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page58 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:17 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07[...]

Black plate (59,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. T[...]

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protec tion during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropria te air bags can be expected to inflate only in th e first accident, such as fronta l, near frontal, side collisions or roll-[...]

Black plate (61,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing han ds on them and sleepin g up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerou s. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expand along the door on the side the c[...]

Black plate (62,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic[...]

Black plate (63,1) Do not modify the supplemental restra int system: Modifying the components or wiring of th e supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the suppleme ntal restraint system. This inclu des installing trim, badges, or anything else over the a[...]

Black plate (64,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components (1) (11) (12) (7) (6) (9) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (3) (10) (8) (8) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-60) (2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page [...]

Black plate (65,1) 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 belts to help to reduce injuries durin g an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to w[...]

Black plate (66,1) 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 (67,1) 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 imp act 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 (68,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pr etensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunct[...]

Black plate (69,1) 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 (70,1) 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 collision and its severity . Limitations to front/near[...]

Black plate (71,1) 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 pretension ers and curtain air bags may not deploy . Pitch end ov er end Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-59 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page71 W edne[...]

Black plate (72,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precaut ions ” (page 2-47) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat sli de position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. The sensor is locat[...]

Black plate (73,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation 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 during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned [...]

Black plate (74,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the fron t passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deploym ent is dangerous. The front passenger[...]

Black plate (75,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is danger ous. The fron t passenger seat weig ht sensors will detect the [...]

Black plate (76,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (77,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag syst ems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Front passenger air bag deac[...]

Black plate (78,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/ seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretension er system componen ts must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see tha[...]

Black plate (79,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System .............................. .. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions [...]

Black plate (80,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start syst em) enables 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 (81,1) 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 (82,1) NOTE l Battery life is about one year . Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster . Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead W arning on page 3-17. l Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Up to 6 advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless funct[...]

Black plate (83,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facin g upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is no t installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it[...]

Black plate (84,1) 3. Insert a flath ead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an A[...]

Black plate (85,1) 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 power is low , or in places wher e ther e ar e high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become [...]

Black plate (86,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch All doors and the liftgate can be locked/ unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors or the liftgate while the advanced key is being carried. Front doors Request switch Liftgate Request switch T o lock T o lock the doors and the liftgate, press the request switch. A beep so[...]

Black plate (87,1) NOTE l The r equest switch on the driver's door can be used to close the power windows and the moonr oof. Refer to the following pages: Opening/Closing the Power W indows (page 3-35) Opening/Closing the Moonr oof (page 3-42) l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate ar e secur ely locked. l All doors and the liftgate cannot [...]

Black plate (88,1) WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key or star t knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: Intentionally placing the key or start knob into LOCK position is much more important where you will not be removing the key to leave the vehicle and because leaving it i[...]

Black plate (89,1) 1. Make sure the advanced key is being carried. 2. Occupants shoul d fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Depress 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 is[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE l In extr emely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator . T urning off the engine 1. Move the shift lever to the P position. 2. Turn the ignition [...]

Black plate (91,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . NOTE[...]

Black plate (92,1) Lock button T o lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE (W ithout theft[...]

Black plate (93,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking wit[...]

Black plate (94,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle w[...]

Black plate (95,1) l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. l The auxiliary key is inserted into the ignition switch. q Advanced Key Battery Dead W arning When the start knob is returned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the rema[...]

Black plate (96,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These sett ings 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) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator ligh t in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (98,1) Keys (with Retractable T ype Key) WARNING 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 resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinat[...]

Black plate (99,1) 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 attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: Ø Drop the transmitter. Ø Get the transmitter wet. Ø Disas[...]

Black plate (100,1) Lock button T o lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE l (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d[...]

Black plate (101,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the trans mitter are inoperable and the operat ion indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is n[...]

Black plate (102,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the ke y to the transmi tter . q Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . If your transmitter is lost or s[...]

Black plate (103,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked /unlocked with the key . T urn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. Unlock Lock q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the request swi tch while carrying the advanced key [...]

Black plate (104,1) NOTE l (W ith advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside. l (W ith retractable type key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside if the key is in the ignition switch. l When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the ke[...]

Black plate (105,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when lock side is pushed. They all unlock when unlock side is pushed. Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch (with advanced key) All doors and the liftgate can be locked/ unlocked by operating the request switch on the front doors [...]

Black plate (106,1) Liftgate WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compar tment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is danger ous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicl[...]

Black plate (107,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedur e as an emer gency measur e to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead scr ewdriver . Cap 2. T urn the lever to the right to unloc[...]

Black plate (108,1) Luggage compartment cover í Installing the cover 1. Insert the left end of the retractor bar into the notch. 2. Squeeze the spring ho lder on right end of the retractor b ar inward, then inser t it into the notch. 3. Slowly pull out the cover and insert it into the retainers. Hook retainer Removing the cover Reverse the procedu[...]

Black plate (109,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear befor e closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and resul t in serious injur y or even death. This warning[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Manual opening/closi ng T o open a power window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the power window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Open Close Master control s witches Driv er's window Front passenger's window Open Close Front passenger switc h Auto-opening/closing T[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) NOTE Pr essing the power window switch once when the window is fully closed will only open it about 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenient ventilation of the cabin. Canceling the two-step down function T o cancel the two-step do wn function for the front power windows, carry out the following procedure using the master control switche[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closing power window could stop and start opening when the window feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. In the event the jam-safe function activates and the power window cannot be closed automatically , pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close. l The ja[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Engine-off power windo w operation The power windows can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If either front door is opened, the power windows will be inoperable. q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unloc[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Opening Because nobody likes getting into a very hot car , Mazda has introduced a way to open the two front windows and the moonroof as you approac h the vehicle to get the air moving before you get in. WARNING Use the auto-window function only when you can see the vehicle and it is in a secure area: Do not let children play wi[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the lif tgate 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 operation also can be stopped by turning the key towar d the back. H[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spra y is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. If the light remains on (eve n after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Maz[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Pad Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the suppor[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) q Operating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o fully tilt automatically , momentarily push the rear of the tilt switch. T o fully close automatically , mom entarily push the front of the tilt or slide switch. T o stop tilting partway , push any part of the ti[...]

Black plate (120,1) q Engine-off Moonroof Operation The moonroof can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the moonroof will be inoperable. NOTE For engine-off operation of the moonroof, the switch must be pushed firmly thr [...]

Black plate (121,1) Retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton T o stop the windows and the moonroof from opening, release the butt on. If the operation is perfor med from the beginning again, the windows and the moonroof open. NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unless it is pressed twice sequentially . l The lock button ca[...]

Black plate (122,1) 2. Turn the key toward the back and hold it. After the doors and the lif tgate are locked, the moonroof closes as long as the key is turned. Close With request switch on the driver's door (Advanced key) 1. If the doors and the liftgate are locked, unlock them. 2. Press the reques t switch on the driver's door and hold [...]

Black plate (123,1) q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshad e, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening. T rying to force th[...]

Black plate (124,1) 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 Ø Radio equipment like this is gov[...]

Black plate (125,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitio n 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 th[...]

Black plate (126,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining a r eplacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requir es some waiting[...]

Black plate (127,1) CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. Ø Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with[...]

Black plate (128,1) If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key , and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine w[...]

Black plate (129,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-51. NOTE l The[...]

Black plate (130,1) NOTE l Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter or the r equest switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock and the hazard warning lights will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. l A door or the liftgate is opened. l The auxiliary key inserted into [...]

Black plate (131,1) Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window . Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-53 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page131 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:17 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (132,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abrup tly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle[...]

Black plate (133,1) 2. Depress 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. WARNING Always return the outsid e mi[...]

Black plate (134,1) WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is danger ous. It can block your view in the rear view mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-56 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page134 W ednesday , J[...]

Black plate (135,1) 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 (136,1) 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] (96[...]

Black plate (137,1) 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 vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, i[...]

Black plate (138,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside your[...]

Black plate (139,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, 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 fluid leaks. 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 f[...]

Black plate (140,1) 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-th[...]

Black plate (141,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an acc[...]

Black plate (142,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING 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 spe ed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too mu[...]

Black plate (143,1) CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pr essur e monitoring system, the system may not function corr ectly when using tir es with steel wire r einforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-31). q Tir e Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø[...]

Black plate (144,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light brak ing will indicate whe[...]

Black plate (145,1) T urbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power . Its advanced design provides imp roved operation and requires minimum additional mai ntenance. T o get maximum performance from your turbocharged engine , take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with pr[...]

Black plate (146,1) T railer T owing Y our Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passen gers and cargo. If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. T owing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability , performance, and economy . Never over[...]

Black plate (147,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD T ABLE Because vehicle weights vary , adjustme nts must be made to meet the requirements in this table. Item Model 2WD A WD 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. GC[...]

Black plate (148,1) WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as in dicated in the T railer Towing-Lo ad Table: Attempting to tow loads great er than those specified is dangerous as it may cause serious handling and per formance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Load your tr ailer with the weight [...]

Black plate (149,1) WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attache d before depar ture: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough road s or other causes , resulting in loss of contr ol and a serious accident. Examine all trailer-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any tha[...]

Black plate (150,1) 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 literature published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. WARNING Make[...]

Black plate (151,1) The three main causes of vehicle-t railer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading. Before driving l Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer ligh ts and all vehicle- to-trailer connections.[...]

Black plate (152,1) Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or ove rheating the engine, or both. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braki ng effect. WARNING Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as [...]

Black plate (153,1) 3. Release the parking brake (als o the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P . 4. Have a helper retrieve the whee l blocks. Fuel consumption T railer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently , have your vehicle servi ced as shown[...]

Black plate (154,1) 4-20 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page154 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:18 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (155,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (156,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-15). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK[...]

Black plate (157,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the igni tion switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. (For vehicles equipped with the adva nced key, the steering wheel lock[...]

Black plate (158,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is contr olled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants shoul d fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Dep[...]

Black plate (159,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engin e stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (160,1) NOTE For parking in snow , refer to W inter Driving (page 4-8) r egar ding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal fully . Releasing the parking br ake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal until it releases. Gradually let up on the parkin[...]

Black plate (161,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Cont act an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soo n as possible:[...]

Black plate (162,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion 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 jump-started to char ge the ba[...]

Black plate (163,1) q Brake Pad W ear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with [...]

Black plate (164,1) 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: NOTE This Sport AT has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving t[...]

Black plate (165,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is danger[...]

Black plate (166,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS ) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance an d improves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before enteri[...]

Black plate (167,1) Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the inst rument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher spe[...]

Black plate (168,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high speeds causes sudden engine b[...]

Black plate (169,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. 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) Recom[...]

Black plate (170,1) 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 stiffer than u sual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the st[...]

Black plate (171,1) q A WD Driving WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle is dangerous as it could result in the increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury or death. This vehicle has a higher cen[...]

Black plate (172,1) WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. q Tir es and Tire Chains The condi[...]

Black plate (173,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø S[...]

Black plate (174,1) 3. Press down the cruise control switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Cruise control switch Don't continue to hold the switch. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to a ccelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET functi[...]

Black plate (175,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. press down the cruise control switch and release it immedi ately . Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfer e with or cha[...]

Black plate (176,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the pr eset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety b[...]

Black plate (177,1) 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, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicl e to an Authorized Mazd[...]

Black plate (178,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is r eplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. T o reactivate the DSC, perform the following pr ocedur e with the battery connected. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. T ur[...]

Black plate (179,1) NOTE l When TCS is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the TCS will activate. Depr essing the accelerator will not incr ease engine power and fr eeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS. l If the TCS is off when the engine is turned of[...]

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly unless the following are obser ved: Ø Use tires of th e correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of th e same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all fo ur wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly when tire chains are[...]

Black plate (181,1) 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 inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

Black plate (182,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

Black plate (183,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. WARNING If the[...]

Black plate (184,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires are cold. [...]

Black plate (185,1) If the warning light illuminate s again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (186,1) 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tir es, the tir e pr essur e monitoring system warning light will flash because the s[...]

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 5-34 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) Odometer The odometer record s the total distance the vehicle has been driven. T rip meter The trip meter can record the tota l distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can recor[...]

Black plate (190,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-11). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning [...]

Black plate (191,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illuminatio n knob. NOTE If the dashboar d illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. Driving Y our Mazda Instrument Clus[...]

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 5-40 Charging System W arning Light 5-41 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-42 ABS W arning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (193,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-43 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-44 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-44 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-45 A WD W arning Light 5-45 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-45 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-47 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 ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking b[...]

Black plate (195,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . q Electronic Brake Force Distribution System W arning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some componen[...]

Black plate (196,1) If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low , add oil. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light. [...]

Black plate (197,1) WARNING Never tampe r with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repa irs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. q Low Fuel W arning Lig[...]

Black plate (198,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed. Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart belo[...]

Black plate (199,1) q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical prob lem. Continuing to drive your Mazda [...]

Black plate (200,1) Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediate[...]

Black plate (201,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pr essure will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, therefor e let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less befor e adjusting the tire pr essures. When pr essur e is adjusted on hot tir es to the cold inflation pr essur e,[...]

Black plate (202,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illumina ted: If the KEY warnin g light remains illuminated, do not 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 vehicle inspected at an Author ized 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 3-18). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position[...]

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 disconnected or a fuse is r eplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. T o reactivate the DSC, perform the following pr ocedur e with the battery connected. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. T ur[...]

Black plate (206,1) 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 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 inspected[...]

Black plate (207,1) 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 dischar [...]

Black plate (208,1) CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield, or puttin g an object on it. Otherwise the light 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 exterio[...]

Black plate (209,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion 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 (210,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever down (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 light continues to flash after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn OFF [...]

Black plate (211,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Do [...]

Black plate (212,1) 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 operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-27). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (213,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clear s 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 (214,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Dep[...]

Black plate (215,1) 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 (216,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (217,1) 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 closed with wheel. NOTE When using the air conditioner , mist may come out fr om the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a r esult of humid air being suddenly coole[...]

Black plate (218,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page218 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:18 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (219,1) 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 pages. Manual T ype .............................................................................. .............................. pag[...]

Black plate (220,1) 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 counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low[...]

Black plate (221,1) 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 (222,1) This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in simil ar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision [...]

Black plate (223,1) q V entilation 1. Set the mode selec tor dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selec tor dial to the position. 2. Set the te[...]

Black plate (224,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control infor mation 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 (225,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperatu re.T urn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Fast Slow The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow[...]

Black plate (226,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air position s can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air p ositions. Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated) Use this position when going throu gh tunnels, driving in congest ed traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desi[...]

Black plate (227,1) 2. Use the temp erature control dial to select a desired temperature. Hot Cold T o turn off the syst em, press the OFF switch. NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desir ed temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to pr event c[...]

Black plate (228,1) Interior temperature sensor 6-14 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page228 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:18 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (229,1) 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 Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance. Ø Be care[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains 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 characteri[...]

Black plate (231,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenl y , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sig[...]

Black plate (232,1) 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 immediately when placed in the unit.[...]

Black plate (233,1) 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 (234,1) 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 b e used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the sam[...]

Black plate (235,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this pr oduct only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this pr oduct in any commercial (i.e. r evenue- generating) real time br oadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), br oadcasting/streaming [...]

Black plate (236,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playback 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 fro[...]

Black plate (237,1) About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input using V er .1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displ ayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byt e characters. Use only Eng lish (including numerals) [...]

Black plate (238,1) MEMO 6-24 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page238 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:18 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (239,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipp ed with. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) Power/V olume/Sound Controls .................................[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control 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 fr om being discharged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (241,1) 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 (242,1) The following four modes are available. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 modes. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot ® (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) AudioPilot automatic ally adjusts audio volume[...]

Black plate (243,1) NOTE l Centerpoint ® operates optimally with a 2- channel ster eo CD. MP3 audio files can be played, however , MP3 audio files encoded with high compression may r esult in poor sound quality . l Centerpoint ® is available for 2-channel ster eo audio except for AM radio/FM radio/ SIRIUS digital satellite radio. * Centerpoint ®[...]

Black plate (244,1) 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 ba nd selector button ( ) switches the bands as f[...]

Black plate (245,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tu[...]

Black plate (246,1) 1221 A venue Of The Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting techni cal assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satelli te radio activation procedures and informat ion on how to di[...]

Black plate (247,1) MEMO 6-33 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page247 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (248,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button T rack down b utton T rack up button Load button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the sl[...]

Black plate (249,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during playback to start the scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) again to cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will r esume whe[...]

Black plate (250,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton T rack down button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons T rack up button Disc up/Folder up button Disc down/F older down b utton Display feed dial Load button CD slot CD eject button Repeat button CD play button Music CD player (non-MP3 compat[...]

Black plate (251,1) Normal insertion 1. Press the load button ( ). 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, inser t the CD. Inserting CDs into desired tray num ber 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the cha nnel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When ?[...]

Black plate (252,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Pr ess and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to star t play when a CD is[...]

Black plate (253,1) (Folder repeat) 1. Press the repeat button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the curren t folder repeatedly . “ RPT ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the repeat playback. Random playback T racks are randomly selected and played. During music CD play[...]

Black plate (254,1) Display scroll (MP3 compat ible type) 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 of[...]

Black plate (255,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. 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 (256,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned 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 turned to the LOCK position. l When th[...]

Black plate (257,1) 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 CD, CD changer , and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: l CD, CD changer , or SIRIUS di[...]

Black plate (258,1) 6-44 Interior Comfort Audio System CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page258 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (259,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If se[...]

Black plate (260,1) 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 rear vi[...]

Black plate (261,1) 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 switch is in the LOCK position (with the ignition key removed). l About 15 seconds after all doors [...]

Black plate (262,1) q Map Lights The map lights are switched 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 6-48 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page262 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (263,1) 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 Automa tic T ype) l Climate Control Displa y (Fu[...]

Black plate (264,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Press the CLO CK switch unti l a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display[...]

Black plate (265,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Pr ess t[...]

Black plate (266,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 6-52 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3[...]

Black plate (267,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the stora ge boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (268,1) 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 (269,1) CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pa y attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that requ ire more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Ø Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent fore[...]

Black plate (270,1) 6-56 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page270 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (271,1) 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 (272,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will f[...]

Black plate (273,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illust rated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack W ing bolt Jack lev er Lug wrench Spare tire Jack W ing bolt Jack lev er Lug wrench T iedown e yelet (Mexico) (Except Mexico) T iedown e yelet T iedown e yelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 CX-7_8X[...]

Black plate (274,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Remove the trunk boa rd. T runk board 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw W ing bolt NOTE The jack can be r emoved from the r ear door if the rear seatback is folded forwar d. Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10. T o secure the jack 1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and tempo[...]

Black plate (275,1) CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decre ase compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, obser ve the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not[...]

Black plate (276,1) 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 dir ection. 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 (277,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jackin g positions r[...]

Black plate (278,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise 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 counterclockwise; then remo ve the wheel and center cap. q Locking Lug Nuts [...]

Black plate (279,1) 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 clockwise. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and [...]

Black plate (280,1) 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) 89 ― 117 ( 9 ― 11 , 6 6 ― 86) WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or [...]

Black plate (281,1) 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. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runni[...]

Black plate (282,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling sy[...]

Black plate (283,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depress the acceler ator all the way and hold it there. 3. Turn [...]

Black plate (284,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol l[...]

Black plate (285,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen [...]

Black plate (286,1) 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 allow both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrica l loads in both vehicles. 4. Connec[...]

Black plate (287,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. NOTE Y ou can't start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 7-17 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page287 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (288,1) 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 towing a A WD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle [...]

Black plate (289,1) WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground: Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the grou nd is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transpor t the vehicle on [...]

Black plate (290,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Do no t use excessive fo rce as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper sur face . 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it [...]

Black plate (291,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-18) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-19) and carefully follow the instructi[...]

Black plate (292,1) 7-22 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page292 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:19 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (293,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (294,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferably an Autho rized Ma[...]

Black plate (295,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being use[...]

Black plate (296,1) 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 (297,1) 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 Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep[...]

Black plate (298,1) 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 (299,1) 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 (300,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspe[...]

Black plate (301,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough o[...]

Black plate (302,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (303,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate T: T[...]

Black plate (304,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLIN[...]

Black plate (305,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflati[...]

Black plate (306,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (307,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I Brake fluid R R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km T[...]

Black plate (308,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. 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 le[...]

Black plate (309,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete servi ce may result 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 service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance durin g [...]

Black plate (310,1) 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 8-18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Editi[...]

Black plate (311,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. and CANAD[...]

Black plate (312,1) The quality designation SM, or IL SAC 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 engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to[...]

Black plate (313,1) 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 WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is danger[...]

Black plate (314,1) Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolan t reservoir at least once a year ― at the beginning of the winter season ― and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect the condition and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swollen or deteriorat[...]

Black plate (315,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown 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 r eplaced earlier than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new c[...]

Black plate (316,1) q Adding Brake Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medic al attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. If [...]

Black plate (317,1) 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 required frequently , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspecte[...]

Black plate (318,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low . Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and t[...]

Black plate (319,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Witho ut Anti-f[...]

Black plate (320,1) 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 (321,1) 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow . 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windshield. 4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder . 5. Remove [...]

Black plate (322,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side , or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in[...]

Black plate (323,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse or[...]

Black plate (324,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproduct ive harm. Read the following precautions carefull y before using the batter y or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (325,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care Owner M[...]

Black plate (326,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. 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 immedi[...]

Black plate (327,1) The T ire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day , incl uding whether the tires all look inflated properly . Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended press ures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear[...]

Black plate (328,1) l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspe ct the lug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. [...]

Black plate (329,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they ar e not being used on the road. It is r ecommended that tires generally be r eplaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spar e tir e when you r eplace the other [...]

Black plate (330,1) CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibrat ion Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø Limited-Slip Differentia l System Ø (With Tire Pressure M onitoring System) Ø When replacing/[...]

Black plate (331,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) High-mount brake light Fog lights Front turn signal lights/P arking 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 l[...]

Black plate (332,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the g[...]

Black plate (333,1) 2. If you are changing the right Low- beam bulb, start the engine , turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left Low-beam bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left . 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then pa[...]

Black plate (334,1) Front side marker lights, Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 1. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 2. If you are changing a bulb in the right headlight unit, start the engine , turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing a bulb in the left headlight unit, turn the steering [...]

Black plate (335,1) 4. Disconnect the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. [...]

Black plate (336,1) NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The r ear combination component must be r eplaced. License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully pryin g on the edge of the lens with a flathead screwdriver . 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.[...]

Black plate (337,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical 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 Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soon as[...]

Black plate (338,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Other wise you may damage the elec tric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow t[...]

Black plate (339,1) 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 (340,1) 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 (341,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 2 OUTLET 2 15A Accessory Socket 3 P.MIR 7.5A Power control mirror 4 WIPER 30A Windshield 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 (342,1) 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 protective proper ties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (343,1) 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 vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary [...]

Black plate (344,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner 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 vehi[...]

Black plate (345,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance is norma l: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could r[...]

Black plate (346,1) q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at the factory , but additional protective treatmen t after the vehicle has been put into use wi ll extend the life of the body . W e recommend that you consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer concern ing this additional precaution. q Bright-Metal Maintenance l Use tar remover t[...]

Black plate (347,1) q Undercoating This special coating is appli ed to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damage caused b y chemicals or stones. This coati ng is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodical ly . An Authorized Mazda Deal er are well informed on how repairs shoul d be made. Consult an Author[...]

Black plate (348,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wit[...]

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) ........... 9-5 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-8 Customer Assi[...]

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

Black plate (351,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 follow ing information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model[...]

Black plate (352,1) The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbit ration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more informat ion about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, please call 1-800-955-510 0 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cust[...]

Black plate (353,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized 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 Mazda[...]

Black plate (354,1) 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 (355,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (356,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction 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 servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servi[...]

Black plate (357,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle [...]

Black plate (358,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4[...]

Black plate (359,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 C[...]

Black plate (360,1) 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 9-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 P[...]

Black plate (361,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent 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 Califo[...]

Black plate (362,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United State s and Canada require that automobi les meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories , and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may ma[...]

Black plate (363,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. 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 (364,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion 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 (365,1) 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 built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactory[...]

Black plate (366,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When yo u install non-gen uine parts or access ories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst[...]

Black plate (367,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntry: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a[...]

Black plate (368,1) T ype Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page368 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (369,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire gradi ng 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[...]

Black plate (370,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is e[...]

Black plate (371,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This infor mation identifies and describes the fundam ental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information [...]

Black plate (372,1) 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 an d 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 differ[...]

Black plate (373,1) 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 (374,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condition s on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government course[...]

Black plate (375,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation [...]

Black plate (376,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit numbe r indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates [...]

Black plate (377,1) 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 driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (378,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (379,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture.[...]

Black plate (380,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

Black plate (381,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side . Tire per formance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of di[...]

Black plate (382,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet y . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void po tholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parkin[...]

Black plate (383,1) V ehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight withi n its design rating capabi lity , with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicl e will provide maximum return of vehicle design perfor mance. Before loading your v ehicle, familiar[...]

Black plate (384,1) Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payload for y our vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar . Look for “ THE COMBINA TION WEIGHT OF OCCUP ANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEV ER EXCEED XXX kg or X[...]

Black plate (385,1) CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes 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 occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtractin[...]

Black plate (386,1) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numb ers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. GVW GVW (Gross V ehicle W[...]

Black plate (387,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a resu lt of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (388,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Imp[...]

Black plate (389,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could resu lt in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals bec[...]

Black plate (390,1) 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 never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

Black plate (391,1) 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receive[...]

Black plate (392,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated 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: T ransport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (393,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda servi ce 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. [...]

Black plate (394,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manua l. 9-46 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page394 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Fo[...]

Black plate (395,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ...................................... ............... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

Black plate (396,1) 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 (397,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page397 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (398,1) 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 (399,1) 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 (400,1) 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 (401,1) (Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear 235/60R18 103H 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi) T emporary spare tire (Except Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi) (Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure 205/80R16 100M 250 kPa (36 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-45. Specifications [...]

Black plate (402,1) 10-8 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page402 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (403,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page403 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (404,1) A Accessory Socket .................. ............ 6-54 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-18 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-15 Service ..........[...]

Black plate (405,1) C Child Safety Locks for Rea r Doors ... 3-27 Climate Control System ............... ....... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5 Clock ................................................. 6-50 Cruise Control ................................... 5-19 Cup Holder ................................... .. ... 6-51 Customer A[...]

Black plate (406,1) F Fuses ................................................. 8-45 Panel description ............... ......... 8-47 Replacement ............................... 8-45 G Glove Box ......................................... 6-53 H Hazard W arning Flasher ................. ... 5-60 Hazardous Driving .. ............................ 4-7 Hea[...]

Black plate (407,1) L Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-48 M Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions ................................. 8-17 Owner maintenance schedul e ..... 8-16 Scheduled ..................................... 8-3 Map Lights ........................................ 6-48 M[...]

Black plate (408,1) S Service Publications ............... ........... 9-45 Side Extention Sunvisors .................. 6-46 Spare Tire and T ool Storage ................ 7-3 Specifications .................................... 10-4 Speedometer ................................. .. ... 5-34 Starting the Engine ................. ............. 5-4 Stee[...]

Black plate (409,1) W W arning Lights ..................... ............ 5-38 ABS ............................................ 5-40 Air bag system ............... ............ 5-42 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45 A WD ............... ........................... 5-45 Brake system .................. ............ 5-40 Charging system ....[...]

Black plate (410,1) 1 1-8 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page410 W ednesday , July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E[...]

©2007 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan July 2007(Print1) Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Rear View Monitor V olume Adjustment Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for s[...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRE[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

4 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Contents Preparation n Bef ore Use Accessories ........................................................................................ 2 Laser products: .................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................[...]

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 46 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P o int Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home Storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displa[...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Saf ety Inf or mation n Read this owner’ s manual for y our Navigation System carefully bef ore using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from f ailure to [...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing tw o conditions; (1) this de vice may not cause interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation of the device . Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended [...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interf ere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked for e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y no[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions The navigation system can be oper ated by pressing a b utton on the panel (panel button) or selecting a button displa yed on the screen (on-screen button). 1 2 3 4 10 11 6 5 7 8 9 13 12 P anel button Mazda CX-9 On-screen button P anel button 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 P anel button [...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor 1. FM/AM button: FM/AM broadcast reception. Each time the b utton is pressed, the reception mode s witches through three reception modes: FM 1 FM 2 AM. 2. SA T button: SIRIUS digital satellite radio reception. 3. CD button: CD playback. 4. MEDIA button: Image and Sound playbac k[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

12 Routing Address Book Getting started Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition switch is k ept in the ACC or ON position fo r a long time while[...]

13 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language by selecting the on-screen button. Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 22) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless you select the on-screen button. (Mazda CX-9) If the mobi[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Set Cloc k The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. Before Steps select MENU Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if y ou prefer 24-hour displa y; f or 12-hour displa y . Select to mo ve the setting ahead by one hour , and similarly , select to mo v e[...]

15 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map display conditions , the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehic le before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred language from the list. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL?[...]

17 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

18 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y our v ehicle display . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P osition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or to adjust the direction in whi[...]

19 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor select . h you are u rrent o mplete. Map V ersion The map and software v ersion numbers can be confir med using this function. select Map and software v ersions are now display ed. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL4[...]

20 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Au to : The display will automatically s witch between Da y and Night illumination mode when the headlights are turned off and on respectively . l Day[...]

21 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is display ed until reaching the destination or a wa y point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the remaining time. Select to display the estim ated arrival time, or[...]

22 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou set the categories on the area displa yed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enables y o u store up to six diff erent kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 Select Quic k POI Selection MENU Open the [QUICK P[...]

23 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Bef ore Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation Nor th up Map display mode Single-screen display Map Display scale/Map scale f o[...]

24 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the ne xt junction where you ha ve to turn are shown as a T [...]

25 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 29) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 54) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehic le marker Shows the current position and direction of yo[...]

26 Routing Address Book Getting started Menu appears when pressing . Screens During Route Guidance (1) Distance and Time to Destination display Displa ys the time* and distance to the destination or wa y point. Selecting this will displa y the next and fur ther information on the wa y point or time and distance to the destination. (* Either require[...]

27 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Displa y menu screen will be sho wn when you press the (DISP) b utton. Press the (DISP) button to displa y the display menu. n Adjusting the screen quality l Screen brightness Press the on-screen button to brighten the screen, or to dar ken. l Screen contrast Press the on-screen button to increase c[...]

28 Routing Address Book Getting started n Returning to the navigation screen fr om the audio unit screen l Select the on-screen button to set the function to return to the navigation screen from the audio unit screen by oper ation of the button only . l Select the on-screen button to set the function to return to the navigation screen from the audi[...]

29 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Screen change n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will [...]

30 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select th e : ID , OR, W : CA, NV : AZ, CO , : IA, KS, M : OK, TX : IL, IN, K Y Open the [DESTINA T[...]

31 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while drivin[...]

32 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search P oint of interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to a phon[...]

33 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly S elect W hen narro wing d own to c ategory name S elect W hen narro wing d own to cit y n ame S elect W hen narro wing d own to the n earest facility S elect W hen narro wing d own to a phone n umber S elect Se[...]

34 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Sele c '<C)%FS[...]

35 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Select Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name . Select the name from the list '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

36 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select Select Select the d Select Select the P Select Select the 1 street nam e Select Selec[...]

37 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions. : Display the fiv e previous suggestions. : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Direct destination input ( page 40) Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Pre[...]

38 Routing Address Book Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data Open the [QUICK POI] Sel[...]

39 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Char acter Entr y Street name, city name, and other input House phone number , and other input Select the first se veral character s on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Displa y up to five pre vious [...]

40 Routing Address Book Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 T ouch the map to set the cursor to the desired destination.The map scrolls faster the further awa y the touched location is from the cursor . Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carrie[...]

41 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t F o o d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automo[...]

42 Routing Address Book Routing Route Options l Dur ing route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route . Before Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W ay P oint Po s i t i o n s Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Select [...]

43 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver fr[...]

44 Routing Address Book Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the bu t :M o v e : Carry o will be : Stop t :C a r r y o will be :M o v e :D i s p l a POIs: it will b displa y '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL?[...]

45 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carr y out a simulation run. : Mov e to the star t point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation starts the button will be displa yed as , and when selected, it will cause the Sim ulation to advance quic kly . : Stop the[...]

46 Routing Address Book Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Before Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home Storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displays Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Set a me m po[...]

47 Address Book Rear View Monitor Set a memory point using your preferred method. Select a memory point to be modified : Allows the display icon to be selected. P age 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also playbac k sounds. (With direction icon function) The beep aler t only activates when the vehicle [...]

48 Routing Address Book Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A void Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Select Select '<C)%FSSO4EKI?[...]

49 Address Book Rear View Monitor : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using your preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When editing has been completed, select . Fur thermore, select to display n[...]

50 Routing Address Book V oice Recognition V oice Recognition l V oice control can be carr ied out by simply Pressing V OICE s witch on the steer ing wheel s witch and using a voice command ( page 51) spoken into the microphone . Vo i c e Recognition Structure l Micr ophone surface V oice entry recognition. l V OICE switc h on the steering wheel sw[...]

51 V oice Recognition A voiding V o ice Recognition Error s. Read the notes listed below to allo w the V oice Recognition function to recognize your v oice properly . l Speak a voice command clearly . l K eep y ourself in a saf e driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to mak e your v oice command recognizable. V oice recognition m[...]

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition V olume Adjustment V olume Adjustment Y o u can adjust the volume control f or the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume to between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the[...]

53 If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, y ou do not hav e to set it, and it cannot be disabled. l The system vocally announces the di[...]

54 Routing Address Book If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed b y the U .S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulation. The positioning accuracy of the system cor[...]

55 If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehic le position may not be displayed correctl y on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y encounter the following pr oblems in r oute guide, there is nothing[...]

56 Routing Address Book If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following prob lems in a route sear ch, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The driver should alwa ys pay attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decisions . Y ou may be unab le to arrive at your destin[...]

57 If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to oper ational errors or mistak es. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Au thorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vices. No picture l Check if a fuse has blo wn. Consult an Exper t De[...]

58 Routing Address Book If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle a wa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position screen. Press No v oice guidance l Check if the[...]

59 If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, chec k if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be play ed with this unit or the incorrect disk is installed. Eject the disc and[...]

60 Routing Address Book If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ver use solv ents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer . n How [...]

61 A udio Operation Contents A udio system n A udio Operation l Operating Tips f or A udio system ................................................... 62 (Radio Reception), (Operating Tips f or In-Dash CD Changer), (Operating tips f or MP3), (CD-TEXT) l Operating Tips f or Displa y ............................................................. 68 l B[...]

62 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up A udio Operation n Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Theref ore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of[...]

63 A udio Operation Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter mov e in straight lines and become weak in v alle ys between tall b uildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a v e hicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions ma y change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas , broadcas[...]

64 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Operating Tips for 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 In-dash CD changer ma y become clo[...]

65 A udio Operation l Use discs that hav e been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system ma y not operate properly . l Be sure nev er to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pic k up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick paper or tape [...]

66 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Operating tips for MP3 l This audio system handles MP3 files that hav e been recorded on CD-R/CDRW/CD- ROMs . Discs that hav e been recorded using the f ollowing f o rmats can be played: • ISO9660 lev el 1 • ISO[...]

67 A udio Operation n CD-TEXT Music CDs are av ailable in which separate music data including alb um/title names, music name, artist name, and other textual inf ormation can be recorded. The data stan- dard fo r recording textual inf or mation to these kinds of music CDs is termed CD- TEXT . There are two regions of a CD where te xtual inf ormation[...]

68 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up l The liquid cr ystal displa y ma y not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to the vehicle battery being disconnected. l If the liquid cr ystal display sta ys open/closed (or par tly opened) and does not[...]

69 A udio Operation n P ower ON/OFF T ur n the ignition switch to the A CC or ON position. Press the power/v olume dial to tur n the audio system on. Press the power/v olume dial again to tur n the audio system off. Note T o prev ent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on f or a long period of time when the engine is no[...]

70 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n A udio sound adjustment (Mazda CX-9) 1.Press the desired button correspondi ng to one of the f ollowing modes . • A udio button (A UDIO): Audio mode • CD button (CD): CD mode • MEDIA button (MEDIA): Image and [...]

71 A udio Operation n V olume balance adjustment Front/bac k v olume balance Select the FRONT on-screen b utton to increase the volume at the front, and REAR to increase the volume to the bac k. Left/right v olume balance Select the RIGHT on-screen button to increase the volume to the right, and LEFT to increase the volume to the left. Note l Press[...]

72 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Rear seat-optimized (With Rear Enter tainment System) (Mazda CX-9 only) The rear seat-optimized function allows passengers to optimiz e the audio output to the rear f or a more pleasurable acoustic field. Select the[...]

73 A udio Operation n Radio ON Press a band selector button (FM/AM) to turn the radio on. n Band selection Successively pressing the band selector b u tton (FM/AM) s witches the bands as fo llows: FM1 FM2 AM. The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, STEREO will be dis- pla yed. Operating the Radio Channel preset on-scree[...]

74 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Tu n i n g The radio has the f ollowing tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and A uto memor y tuning. The easiest wa y to tune stations is to set them on preset channels. Note l If the FM broadcast s[...]

75 A udio Operation n A uto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi- tional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the pre viously set channels. Select and hold the on-screen b utton for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard; the system will automatically scan and t[...]

76 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Inserting the CD The displa y must be open (low ered) to inser t the CD . The CD must be label-side up when inser ting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin pla y . There will be a shor t lapse befor[...]

77 A udio Operation n During MP3 CD playbac k The album title , the trac k title, the f older name, the file number , and the ar tist name will be dis- pla yed. Note The CD will begin pla yback automatically after insertion. A CD cannot be inser ted while the displa y reads "W AIT". n Normal insertion 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b utton. 2.P[...]

78 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Multiple insertion 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b utton. 2.Press the on-screen button for 1.5 seconds or more . The displa y opens and "W AIT" is displaye d. 3.Lightly inser t the CD after "IN" is di[...]

79 A udio Operation n Multiple ejection 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b utton. 2.Press the on-screen button f or 1.5 seconds or more. The CD ejects after the displa y is opened and the desired tra y number flashes 3.Pull out the CD . 4.The ne xt CD will be ejected automatically . This operation repeats until all the CDs are taken out. Note If the CD is [...]

80 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up Note l "-------" will be displa yed f or files with out a file, trac k or other name input. l This unit can read English (including numerals), F rench, and Spanish one-byte characters . l The displa yab le n[...]

81 A udio Operation n Repeat play During music CD pla yback 1.Select the on-screen button during playbac k to pla y the current trac k repeatedly . 2.Select the button again to cancel the repeat pla y . During MP3 CD playbac k (T rack repeat) 1.Select the on-screen button during playbac k to pla y the current trac k repeatedly . 2.T o cancel the re[...]

82 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, pull up the v olume switch. T o decrease the volume, press do wn the volume s witch. Changing the Source Press the mode s witch (MODE) to change the audio source (FM1 rad[...]

83 A udio Operation n Safety Certification This CD pla yer is made and tested to meet e xacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with saf ety performance standards of the U .S. Depar tment of Health and Human Ser vices. Note F or CD play er section: This de vice complies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject t[...]

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85 Rear View Monitor Contents Rear View Monitor n Rear View Monitor l Rear View Monitor Cautions .......................................................... 86 l Rear View P arking Camera Location ............................................ 86 l Switching to the Rear View Monitor Displa y .................................. 87 l Displa yab le Range [...]

86 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Rear View Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Cautions The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when re versing the v ehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle . Note l If water , snow , or mud is stuck on the camera len[...]

87 Rear View Monitor Switching to the Rear Vie w Monitor Displa y Shift the shift le ver to R with the ignition s witch in the ON position to switch the displa y to the rear view monitor displa y . Note When the shift le ver is shifted from R to another shift le ver position, the screen returns to the pre vious display . Displa y ab le Range on the[...]

88 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Rear View Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Operation The operation of the rear vie w monitor when re versing the v ehicle varies depending on the traffic, road, and v ehicle conditions. The amount of steer ing and the timing also varies depending on conditio[...]

89 Rear View Monitor V ar iance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displa y ed Image Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displa yed road. Such variance in distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the f ollowing conditions that ma y cause a variance in distance perspectiv e. 1 When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight[...]

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91 Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 only) Contents Bluetooth Hands-Free n Bluetooth Hands-F ree (Mazda CX-9 only) l Screen displa y of Bluetooth Hands-F ree information .................... 92 '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

92 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 only) Bluetooth Hands-F ree If the Bluetooth Hands-F ree is operated, information such as radio wa ve reception conditions of the Bluetooth Hands-F ree are displayed on the screen. F or details, refer to the "Bluet[...]