Mazda CX-7 (2007) manual

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

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

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    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manua l carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce or service is [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most drivi ng pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owne r'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, importan t safety infor m[...]

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

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

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    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) ........................[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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    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[...]

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

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

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    Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while 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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease 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/shoul der belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) W ARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous . A seat belt used in this way can not spread the imp act forces properly an d the tw o passengers could be crushed togeth er and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more th[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locki ng mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position durin g a co llision. When the seat belt is fast ened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switch ed to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its f[...]

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

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    Black plate (30,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retr act, 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 retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspect[...]

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    Black plate (31,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passen ger seat belts are equipped with prete nsioner and load limiting systems. In modera te or severe frontal or near- frontal coll ision or roll-over accidents, the front air bag and prete nsioner systems deploy simultan eously [...]

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    Black plate (32,1) W ARNING Properly dispose of the pretensioner system: Improper dispo sal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unl ess all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pret[...]

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    Black plate (33,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng 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 heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at an Author[...]

  • Page 34

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

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

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    Black plate (36,1) 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. Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough , even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authori zed Mazda Dealer . This [...]

  • Page 37

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

  • Page 38

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

  • Page 39

    Black plate (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-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 Canada. Check yo ur local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridi[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child -restraint syst em: For effective protection in veh icle accidents and sudden stops , a c hild must be properly rest rained using a seat belt or child -restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seri ously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacture[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) W ARNING A void putting a front-faci ng child-restraint system on the front passenger seat: A front-facing child-restrai nt system should only be put on the front seat when it is unavoidable. In a collision, the force of a deploy ing air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. Always move the seat as far back as pos[...]

  • Page 42

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

  • Page 43

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Black plate (49,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicl es equipped with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the ou tboard shoulder of the front seats . l T o check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and rear window pi[...]

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

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

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    Black plate (52,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anc hors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjuncti[...]

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    Black plate (53,1) q Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 2. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lower anchors i[...]

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

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    Black plate (55,1) 2. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower anchors,[...]

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

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    Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indi cator marks). They are located in: l The steer ing wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) l The outboard sides of the front seatb[...]

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    Black plate (58,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be wor n in air bag equipped vehicl es: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as front al, near frontal, side collisions or roll-[...]

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

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    Black plate (60,1) W ARNING Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dan gerous. The side and curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision , the side and curtai n air bags may not deploy, which could resul t in dea th or serious injury. T[...]

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    Black plate (61,1) W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle off-road: Driving your Mazda off-road is dangerous because the vehicl e has not been designed to do such. Driving the vehicle off-road could prevent the air bag crash sensor system from accu rately detecting a coll ision or roll-over accident resul ting in incorr ect or unexpected air bag deploym[...]

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

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    Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipp ed with the follow ing types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide furt her protectio n for passen gers in a ddition to the seat belt functions. Be sure[...]

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

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

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

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

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

  • Page 69

    Black plate (69,1) Limitations to roll-over detection: The foll owing illust rations are examples of accidents that may not be detected as a roll- over accide nt. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curta in air bags may not deploy . Pitch end ov er end Essential Safety Eq uipment SRS Air Bags 2-57 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page69 Mond[...]

  • Page 70

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

  • Page 71

    Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air ba g deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretension er will not deploy during a c ollision. If the front passenger wei ght sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turne[...]

  • Page 72

    Black plate (72,1) W ARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front pa ssenger seat, decreasing the total seated wei ght on the front passenger seat from the total seated weigh t of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenge[...]

  • Page 73

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

  • Page 74

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

  • Page 75

    Black plate (75,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The foll owing components of the air bag systems are moni tored by a diagnostic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passen ger seat weight senso[...]

  • Page 76

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

  • Page 77

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

  • Page 78

    Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The adva nced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) 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 adva nced key enables add[...]

  • Page 79

    Black plate (79,1) Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button A code number is stamped on the plate attac hed 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 replacemen t key . Also write down the code number and keep it in [...]

  • Page 80

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

  • Page 81

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

  • Page 82

    Black plate (82,1) 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. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless funct ions, consult an[...]

  • Page 83

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

  • Page 84

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

  • Page 85

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

  • Page 86

    Black plate (86,1) NOTE l The sett ing can be cha nged so that the doors and the liftgat e are locked automatically without pressing the request switch. (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when all doors and the liftgate are close d while the advanced key is being carried. All doors and the liftgat e are locked automati cally after about 3 s[...]

  • Page 87

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

  • Page 88

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

  • Page 89

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

  • Page 90

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

  • Page 91

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

  • Page 92

    Black plate (92,1) Panic but ton If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, p ressing the panic butt on will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the lif tgate is open or closed. (T urning on the alarm) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more wil[...]

  • Page 93

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

  • Page 94

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

  • Page 95

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

  • Page 96

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

  • Page 97

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

  • Page 98

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

  • Page 99

    Black plate (99,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the relea se button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while press ing the release butt on. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgat e, and opens the power wi ndows and the moonr oof. It can also [...]

  • Page 100

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

  • Page 101

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

  • Page 102

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

  • Page 103

    Black plate (103,1) 2. Insert a screw driver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmi tter . Ta b 3. Insert a screw driver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . 4. Remove the battery . A 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back cover[...]

  • Page 104

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

  • Page 105

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

  • Page 106

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

  • Page 107

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

  • Page 108

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

  • Page 109

    Black plate (109,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Do not place luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. Durin g sudden braking or a collisio n, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light we[...]

  • Page 110

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

  • Page 111

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

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115

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

  • Page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) Auto-Opening Because nobod y likes getting into a very hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you put your seat belts on and insert yo ur key in the ignition. If you see the vehicl e is in a secure area, you can open the tw o front windows as you approach the vehicl e to get the air mov[...]

  • Page 117

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

  • Page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) 2. Press the reques t switch on the driver's door and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the window s close while the request switch is pressed. Request switch Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When remo ving the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remo ve it: Fuel spr[...]

  • Page 119

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

  • Page 120

    Black plate (120,1) Hood W ARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securel y locked: A hood that is not closed and securel y locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is movin g and block the driver's vision which cou ld result in a serious accide nt. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release ha n[...]

  • Page 121

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

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123

    Black plate (123,1) NOTE The moonroof cannot be opened or closed from outside the vehicle under the follow ing condition: l A door or the liftgat e is opened. l The key is inserted into the ignition switch. l (With advanced key) The start knob is pushed into the ignition switch. Auto-Opening Because nobod y likes getting into a very hot car, we hav[...]

  • Page 124

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

  • Page 125

    Black plate (125,1) 2. Press the reques t switch on the driver's door and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the moonroof closes whi le the reques t switch is pressed. Request switch q Jam-safe Moonroof If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the moonroof during closing operation, the moonroof will stop and open h[...]

  • Page 126

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

  • Page 127

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

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

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

  • Page 130

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

  • Page 131

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

  • Page 132

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

  • Page 133

    Black plate (133,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the insid e door- lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following meth ods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmi tter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and[...]

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

    Black plate (135,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Mirror switch Selector switch After adjus ting the mirror, lock the control by placin g the selec tor switch in the middle position . Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush wi th the vehicle. W ARNING Always retur n the outs[...]

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

    Black plate (139,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anythi ng flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141

    Black plate (141,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, ou tside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect infl ation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flui d, and other fluid[...]

  • Page 142

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

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

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

  • Page 145

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

  • Page 146

    Black plate (146,1) Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers , or the chain bands will scratch them. 2. Secure the chains on the front tir es as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufactur er's instruct ions. 3. Retighten the chains after drivin g 1/2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Dry wet bra[...]

  • Page 147

    Black plate (147,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight ratin g (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle d amage. Y ou can estimate the w[...]

  • Page 148

    Black plate (148,1) T urbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enh ances engine power . Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. T o get maximum performance from you r turbocharged engine , take note of the follow ing tips: l The turbocharged engine is desig ned for optimal operation with [...]

  • Page 149

    Black plate (149,1) T railer T owing Y our Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passen gers and cargo. If you must tow a trailer, follow these instruct ions 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 . Nev[...]

  • Page 150

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

  • Page 151

    Black plate (151,1) W ARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer T owing-Load T able: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerou s as it may cause serious ha ndling and performance problems that could result in persona l injury or vehicle d amage, or both. Load your trailer with the weight[...]

  • Page 152

    Black plate (152,1) W ARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departu re: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Examine all trailer-hitc h mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that [...]

  • Page 153

    Black plate (153,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used as a precaut ionary measure should the trai ler become unintentionally unhitched. They shoul d cross u nder the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Lea ve enough slack to allow full turns . Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch manuf acturer for more details. W ARNIN[...]

  • Page 154

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

  • Page 155

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

  • Page 156

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

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158

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

  • Page 159

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

  • Page 160

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

  • Page 161

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

  • Page 162

    Black plate (162,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin g b[...]

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

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

  • Page 165

    Black plate (165,1) 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. W ARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving wit[...]

  • Page 166

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

  • Page 167

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

  • Page 168

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

  • Page 169

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

  • Page 170

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

  • Page 171

    Black plate (171,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gea rs shift down automatic ally: Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 220 km/h (136 mph) M5 → M4 50 km/h (31 mph) M4 → M3 30 km/h (18 mph) M3 or M2 → M1 8 km/h (5 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For norm al acceleration and cruis ing, we recommend t[...]

  • Page 172

    Black plate (172,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is o ff or if the power steering system is inoper able, you can still steer, but it requi res more physical effort. If the steering feels rigid durin g normal driving, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steering whe[...]

  • Page 173

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

  • Page 174

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

  • Page 175

    Black plate (175,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruis e main indicator light illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruis e main indicator light turns off. W ARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off when cruise co ntrol is no t in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not us[...]

  • Page 176

    Black plate (176,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow eith er of these procedu res. l Pull up the cruise control switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to increase your curren t speed in increment s of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) b[...]

  • Page 177

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

  • Page 178

    Black plate (178,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects drivi ng wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automati cally to provide optimum power to the drive[...]

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

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

  • Page 181

    Black plate (181,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safet y . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS (p[...]

  • Page 182

    Black plate (182,1) Tir e Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) moni tors 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[...]

  • Page 183

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

  • Page 184

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

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186

    Black plate (186,1) Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l The wheels equipped on your Mazda are speci ally designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use non-gen uine wheels, other[...]

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Speedometer The speedom eter indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The displ ay mode can be changed between tri p 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 Odomete[...]

  • Page 189

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

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191

    Black plate (191,1) q Dashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjus t the brigh tness of the instrum ent cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. NOTE l The brightness of dashboard illuminations can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the or position. l When the dashboard illumination brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a bee[...]

  • Page 192

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

  • Page 193

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

  • Page 194

    Black plate (194,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin g b[...]

  • Page 195

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

  • Page 196

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

  • Page 197

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

  • Page 198

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

  • Page 199

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

  • Page 200

    Black plate (200,1) If the A WD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few mom ents; if the warning light stops flashing, you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flas hing, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. W ARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result [...]

  • Page 201

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

  • Page 202

    Black plate (202,1) W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY war ning 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as s[...]

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    Black plate (204,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selec ted 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 posit ion. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light stays on[...]

  • Page 205

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

  • Page 206

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

  • Page 207

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

  • Page 208

    Black plate (208,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) 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[...]

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

    Black plate (210,1) 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 hea dlights, 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 relea sed. q Hea[...]

  • Page 211

    Black plate (211,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light conti nues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its origina l position. Right turn Left turn OFF [...]

  • Page 212

    Black plate (212,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain wat er in the reservoir: Using radia tor antifreeze as was her fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the win dshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. [...]

  • Page 213

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

  • Page 214

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

  • Page 215

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

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

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

  • Page 219

    Black plate (219,1) V ent Operation Push q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflo w 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 condition er , mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly coole[...]

  • Page 220

    Black plate (220,1) 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_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page220 Monday , March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B[...]

  • Page 221

    Black plate (221,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check yo ur vehicle's climate control type and read the appropr iate pages. Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Manual T ype .......................................[...]

  • Page 222

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

  • Page 223

    Black plate (223,1) Mode selec tor 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 examp le, 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[...]

  • Page 224

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

  • Page 225

    Black plate (225,1) CAUTION When using the air condit ioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperatu re gauge (page 5-34). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-12). NOTE l When maxi mum cooling is desired , set the temperature[...]

  • Page 226

    Black plate (226,1) NOTE l For maxi mum defrosting, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to position 4. l If warm air is desired at the floor , set the mode selector dial to the position. l In the , ,o r position, the air condition er is automatically turned on (however, the indi cator light does not[...]

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228

    Black plate (228,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indi cates AUTO operation, an d the syst em will function autom atically . l When off, it indi cates the operation of other switches such as the mode selector switch , fan control dial , A/C switch and windshield defroster switch. Other funct ions will continue to operate automatica[...]

  • Page 229

    Black plate (229,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan control dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO is done autom atically . Although air conditioning and defoggi ng ability is reduced, the A/C ECO function is designed to economize use of the air [...]

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

    Black plate (231,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air condition er will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will be incre ased. W ARN[...]

  • Page 232

    Black plate (232,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remov e CAUTION l T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a ca r wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead c learance. l Be caref[...]

  • Page 233

    Black plate (233,1) q Radio Reception AM character istics 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 sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characte[...]

  • Page 234

    Black plate (234,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoyi ng noise. W eak signal noise In suburb an areas, broadcast sig[...]

  • Page 235

    Black plate (235,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD o r optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player /In-dash CD changer may become cloude d with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the un[...]

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

    Black plate (237,1) l Do not use record sprays , antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemi cals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surfa ce of the CD and must not be u sed. 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 [...]

  • Page 238

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

  • Page 239

    Black plate (239,1) About folder s and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folde rs 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 follow s: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy f[...]

  • Page 240

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

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244

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

  • Page 245

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

  • Page 246

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

  • Page 247

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

  • Page 248

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

  • Page 249

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

  • Page 250

    Black plate (250,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles equipped with the separa tely purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quality programming coast to coast via satel lite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual ac companying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio u[...]

  • Page 251

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

  • Page 252

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

  • Page 253

    Black plate (253,1) Music scan This featu re helps to find a progra m by playing a bout the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) durin g play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, norm al play will resume wher e s[...]

  • Page 254

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

  • Page 255

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

  • Page 256

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

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259

    Black plate (259,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay 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 displ ayable number of charact ers is limited. If the numb[...]

  • Page 260

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

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 262

    Black plate (262,1) q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, pull up the volume swi tch. T o decrease the volume, press down the volume swi tch. 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). NO[...]

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264

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

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

    Black plate (266,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition key is removed. l About 15 seconds after a ll doors are closed (If your vehicle is equipp ed with the[...]

  • Page 267

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

  • Page 268

    Black plate (268,1) Information Display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display Audio display Clock Without navigation system q Information Display Functions The infor mation display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Ambient T emper ature Display (Outside T emperature Display , Fully Automa tic T ype) l Climate Con trol Display ([...]

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

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

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

    Black plate (273,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply 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 equiva len[...]

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275

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

  • Page 276

    Black plate (276,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights warn 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 four turn signals will flash. NOTE l The [...]

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278

    Black plate (278,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Remove the trunk boa rd. T runk board 2. Turn the wi ng bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw W ing bolt NOTE The jack can be remo ved from the rear door if the rear seat back is folde d forward. Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10. T o secure the jack 1. Turn the wi ng bolt clockwi se and te[...]

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

    Black plate (282,1) 3. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug wrench to tire jack. 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Before 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 counterclock[...]

  • Page 283

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

  • Page 284

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

  • Page 285

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

  • Page 286

    Black plate (286,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses powe r , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection: W orking near the electrica l cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. Y ou could be hit by the fan and seriously[...]

  • Page 287

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

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

    Black plate (289,1) 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. W ARNING Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read the f[...]

  • Page 290

    Black plate (290,1) W ARNING Keep Flame s A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

  • Page 291

    Black plate (291,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order Booster battery Jumper cables Discharged battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the boost er battery is in another vehicle, d on't allow both vehicl es to touch. Turn of[...]

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295

    Black plate (295,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surfa ce. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet. In Case of an Emergency Emergency T owing 7-21 CX-7_8V28-EA-0[...]

  • Page 296

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

  • Page 297

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

  • Page 298

    Black plate (298,1) 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 procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perfor m the wor k, preferably an Autho rized [...]

  • Page 299

    Black plate (299,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in[...]

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

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

  • Page 302

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

  • Page 303

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

  • Page 304

    Black plate (304,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated inte rvals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake flui d [...]

  • Page 305

    Black plate (305,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explai ned in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedu res can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools. Improper owne r maintenance durin[...]

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307

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

  • Page 308

    Black plate (308,1) 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. an d CANA[...]

  • Page 309

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

  • Page 310

    Black plate (310,1) NOTE When closin g the engine oil cap, place the cap with the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOS E ( ) posit ion. Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engi ne: A hot engine is dangerous . If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compa rtment can become very ho[...]

  • Page 311

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

  • Page 312

    Black plate (312,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolan t. If engine coolan t other than FL22 type is used, the engine coolant must be replaced earlier than the specified repla cement interval indicated in the scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empt y or ne[...]

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314

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

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316

    Black plate (316,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level W ARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain wat er in the reservoir: Using radia tor antifreeze as was her fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the win dshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Using W asher Fluid Without Ant[...]

  • Page 317

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

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319

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

  • Page 320

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

  • Page 321

    Black plate (321,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials: Battery posts, terminal s and related access ories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. W ash hands after handlin g. Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the batt[...]

  • Page 322

    Black plate (322,1) W ARNING Keep Flame s A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

  • Page 323

    Black plate (323,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery mai ntenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a batte ry: l Keep it securely mounted. 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 electrolyte immedi[...]

  • Page 324

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

  • Page 325

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

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327

    Black plate (327,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climate s or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou shoul d replace the spare tire when you replace the other road t[...]

  • Page 328

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

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

    Black plate (331,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidental ly touched, it should be cleane d with rubbing alcoho l before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n of the replacement bulb to dispo se of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fu[...]

  • Page 332

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

  • Page 333

    Black plate (333,1) Front side marker light s Front turn signal light s/Parking lights 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. Fog light s í 1. Make sure the headli ght switch is off. 2. If you are changing the right fog light bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you a[...]

  • Page 334

    Black plate (334,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidental ly touched, it should be cleane d with rubbing alcoho l before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacement bulb to dispo se of the old bulb prom ptly and out of the reach of children. Brake lights/T ai[...]

  • Page 335

    Black plate (335,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light /Map lights (Front) Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedu re, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Overhead light (Rear), Luggage compartment l[...]

  • Page 336

    Black plate (336,1) Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspe ct 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 syst em and consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soo[...]

  • Page 337

    Black plate (337,1) W ARNING Always repla ce a fuse with one of the same rati ng. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrica l components do n't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspe ct the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be repla ced. Fol[...]

  • Page 338

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

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

    Black plate (340,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 2 OUTLET 2 15A Accessory Socket 3 P.MIR 7.5A Power control mirror 4 WIPER 30A 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 sys[...]

  • Page 341

    Black plate (341,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paint work on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on h[...]

  • Page 342

    Black plate (342,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain h armful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damag e your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessar[...]

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

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

  • Page 345

    Black plate (345,1) 4. After drying it completel y , apply a suitable top coat material to the area. Of course there will be no problem if you assign the work to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at the factory , but additional protective treatment after the vehicle has been put into u se will exte[...]

  • Page 346

    Black plate (346,1) q Undercoating This speci al coating is appli ed to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damag e caused b y chemicals or stone s. This coating is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating p eriodically . An Authorized Mazda Dealer are wel l informed on how repairs should be made. Consult an Autho[...]

  • Page 347

    Black plate (347,1) 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-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommend ed cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. Piano black panel í The foll owing parts are fitted wi[...]

  • Page 348

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

  • Page 349

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

  • Page 350

    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 recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

  • Page 351

    Black plate (351,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assist ance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvi ne 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 provi ding the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and mode[...]

  • Page 352

    Black plate (352,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent 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 experi ence, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

  • Page 353

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

  • Page 354

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

  • Page 355

    Black plate (355,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

  • Page 356

    Black plate (356,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne 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) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K[...]

  • Page 357

    Black plate (357,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-9 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Pag[...]

  • Page 358

    Black plate (358,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. on ly) l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Calif[...]

  • Page 359

    Black plate (359,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion regulations and safety stand ards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United State s, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may ma[...]

  • Page 360

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

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

    Black plate (362,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addit ion to registration probl ems, satisfactor[...]

  • Page 363

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

  • Page 364

    Black plate (364,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phones an d Other Devices by Driver: Use of any elect rical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's h[...]

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366

    Black plate (366,1) W ARNING The temperatu re grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded . Excessive speed, und erinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cau se heat build up and possible tir e failure. These grades will be added to the sidewal ls of passenger vehicl[...]

  • Page 367

    Black plate (367,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tir es. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recal l. q Information [...]

  • Page 368

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

  • Page 369

    Black plate (369,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating de notes 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 118 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[...]

  • Page 370

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

  • Page 371

    Black plate (371,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tir e in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an examp le of a tire size and load index rating . Here is an explanation of the various components of th[...]

  • Page 372

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

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

    Black plate (374,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflati on: Driving your vehicl e with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking, tread separa tion or “ blowout ” , wi th unexpected loss of vehicle c ontrol and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation [...]

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376

    Black plate (376,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tir es to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

  • Page 377

    Black plate (377,1) CAUTION Rotate unidi rectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weak ened if rotated from side to side. (With limited- slip differential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the desig nated size l T ires of [...]

  • Page 378

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

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380

    Black plate (380,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard eq uipment. It does no t include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb[...]

  • Page 381

    Black plate (381,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Bas e Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipm ent. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by [...]

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

    Black plate (383,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission an d/or structural damage, serious damag e to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

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

  • Page 386

    Black plate (386,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combined weig ht of occupant s and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combi ned weight of the driver and pa ssengers that will be riding in your[...]

  • Page 387

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

  • Page 388

    Black plate (388,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

  • Page 389

    Black plate (389,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair . When reques ting 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.[...]

  • Page 390

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

  • Page 391

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

  • Page 392

    Black plate (392,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicl e 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 N[...]

  • Page 393

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

  • Page 394

    Black plate (394,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.5 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -48AH/5HR MF 12V -55AH/5HR MF Spark-plug number L3K9 18 1 10A *1 L3Y3 18 1 10 Spark-p[...]

  • Page 395

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

  • Page 396

    Black plate (396,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (#9005) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7) Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 27/8 ― (#1157NA) Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168) Fog lights í 55 H11 (H11) High-mount brake light *1 2.4 ― ( ― ) Re[...]

  • Page 397

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

  • Page 398

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

  • Page 399

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

  • Page 400

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

  • Page 401

    Black plate (401,1) C Child Restra int Child restraint precaut ions ......... 2-27 Installing child-restraint systems ........................... ............ 2-31 LA TCH child-restraint systems ........................... ............ 2-40 Child Safety Locks for Rea r Doors ... 3-31 Climate Con trol System ...................... 6-2 Gas speci fica[...]

  • Page 402

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

  • Page 403

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

  • Page 404

    Black plate (404,1) S Security Sy stem Immobilizer system (without a dvanced key) .............. 3-53 Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ................... 3-50 Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-56 Service Publica tions .......................... 9-41 Side Extent ion Sunvisors .................. 6-49 Spare Tire and T ool Storage .......[...]

  • Page 405

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

  • Page 406

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