CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page1 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page2 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page3 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page4 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. NOTE Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page5 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page6 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page7 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View C) ....................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page8 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-43 Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-39 Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page9 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-56 Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-44 Multi information display ................................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page10 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Luggage compartment light ............................................................................... page 6-99 Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-16 Air bags ......................................................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page11 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-48 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-30 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page12 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-32 Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-36 Light bulbs .........................................................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page13 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM 2 Black plate (13,1) 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 (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4 Rear Seat ....................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page14 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page15 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page16 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats 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. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page17 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page18 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. qSeat Position Memory í One-touch seat position programming and activation is available on the driver's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page19 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Operation using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustment method refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-5) Height Adjustment (page 2-6) 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page20 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats With retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Seat position memory setting procedure To set the driver's seat to pre-programmed position, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, unlock the doors using any of the following methods, and then open the driver's door within about 40 seconds. l Press the unlock switch on the advanced key/retractable type key.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page21 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations are performed: l The advanced key/retractable type key code has been changed. Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) on page 3-52. Refer to Immobilizer System on page 3-56. l The vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page22 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page23 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the following when using the remote handle levers: Ø On a downward slope, the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat surface. Ø On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forward from inside the vehicle. 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page24 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 3. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-24).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page25 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Head Restraints Rear seat Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page26 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer í The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page27 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time. The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat. 2-15 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page28 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page29 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page30 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-61). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page31 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page32 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt (Except CenterRear Position) qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page33 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belt qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page34 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly. Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page35 Friday, June 5 2009 2:23 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page36 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. Center-Rear Position Seat Belt Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page37 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear 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 tongues and buckles is fastened (either seat belt tongue (C) and seat belt anchor buckle (D) or seat belt tongue (A) and seat belt buckle (B)), then the seat belt cannot provide full protection.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page38 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 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, seat belt buckle and seatback. To pull out the seat belt, slide the seat belt tongue (A) with your finger while moving it downward, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page39 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page40 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not retract with the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page41 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page42 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page43 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page44 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page45 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone 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 passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page46 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page47 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page48 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (Center) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page49 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qIf You Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, even with a seat weight sensor equipped vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page50 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone 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 passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page51 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat. Refer to Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on page 2-57.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page52 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page53 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qChild-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page54 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page55 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page56 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page57 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions or roll-over accident that are at least moderate.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page58 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page59 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page60 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the air bag modules.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page61 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags Crash and roll-over sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-53) Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passen
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page62 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page63 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page64 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qCurtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page65 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page66 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 cases of collisions.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page67 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (67,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page68 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (68,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to roll-over detection: The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be detected as a rollover accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not deploy. Pitch end over end 2-56 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page69 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (69,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-44) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page70 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. For a specified of time it goes out.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page71 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (71,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page72 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (72,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page73 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (73,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page74 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (74,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l l l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front air bag sensor Air bag modules Side crash sensors Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light Front seat belt pretensioners Front passenger air bag deactivation ind
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page75 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page76 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM 2-64 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page77 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM 3 Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions .............................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page78 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced 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 operating the key. l Starting the engine without operating the key. Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page79 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Lock button Unlock button Panic button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page80 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page81 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page82 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover. 5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover. 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery. 7. Reinsert the auxiliary key. 3-6 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page83 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring qService If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page84 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area except for the luggage compartment. Interior transmitter qLocking, Unlocking with Request Switch All doors and the liftgate can be locked/ unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors or the liftgate while the advanced key is being carried.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page85 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page86 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System l (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking doors and the liftgate by pressing the request switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. A door or the liftgate is opened. The auxiliary key is inserted into the ignition switch.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page87 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. Starting the engine NOTE l NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not function in the ACC position, and the doors will not lock/unlock using the transmitter or request switches even if the advanced key is carried away from the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page88 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. In the following cases, the KEY warning light (red) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page89 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator. If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under Emergency Starting.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page90 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions Transmitter Lock button Operation indicator light qKeyless Entry System Unlock button This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page91 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page92 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System (Turning on the alarm) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. l The hazard warning lights flash. NOTE However, if the driver is too close to the vehicle the panic button may not function.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page93 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-17 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page94 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-31).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page95 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page96 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep l l If the request switch for a front door or the liftgate is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors and the liftgate cannot be locked. l A door or the liftgate is open (door ajar included).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page97 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Setting Advanced key battery dead indicator Lock/unlock operation confirmation beep sound*1 Autolock function*2 Function KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power is low.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page98 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19). Warning When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page99 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (with Retractable Type Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page100 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page101 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate is open.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page102 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open does not sound the horn. (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page103 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Turning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. 3-27 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page104 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-28 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page105 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page106 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page107 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page108 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with DoorLock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. NOTE l l l Lock (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob from the outside.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page109 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate 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. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when lock side is pressed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page110 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Auto lock/unlock function í WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling an inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if a front door accidentally opens, which could result in death or serious injury. When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate lock automatically.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page111 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE There are only a total of five auto lock/unlock settings available. Be sure to press the unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch the correct number of times according to the selected function number. If the switch is mistakenly pressed six times, the procedure will be invalidated. If this occurs, start the procedure from the beginning. 5.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page112 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Liftgate WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page113 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLuggage Compartment NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. Cap 2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page114 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Luggage compartment cover í Installing the cover 3. Slowly pull out the cover and insert it into the retainers. 1. Insert the left end of the retractor bar into the notch. Hook retainer Removing the cover Reverse the procedure for installation. 2. Squeeze the spring holder on right end of the retractor bar inward, then insert it into the notch. 3-38 í Some models. Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page115 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate. qOperating the Front Power Windows NOTE l WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page116 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Manual opening/closing To open a power window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. To close the power window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page117 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (117,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE NOTE Pressing the power window switch once when the window is fully closed will only open it about 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenient ventilation of the cabin. l Canceling the two-step down function To cancel the two-step down function for the front power windows, carry out the following procedure using the master control switches. 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page118 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l Depending on driving conditions, a closing power window could stop and start opening when the window feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. In the event the jam-safe function activates and the power window cannot be closed automatically, pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page119 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Engine-off power window operation The power windows can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If either front door is opened, the power windows will be inoperable.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page120 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l The power windows and the moonroof cannot be opened or closed from outside the vehicle under the following condition: A door or the liftgate is opened. The key is inserted into the ignition switch. The start knob is in any position except LOCK. (With advanced key) The power windows and the moonroof may not close completely. Make sure all the windows and the moonroof are closed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page121 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l The unlock button does not operate unless it is pressed twice sequentially. The lock button cannot be used to close the power windows and the moonroof. With key 1. Insert the key in the driver's door key cylinder. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise and hold until the windows and the moonroof are completely open.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page122 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Press and hold the request switch on the driver's door. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the windows and the moonroof close as long as the request switch is pressed. Request switch To stop the windows and the moonroof from closing, release the request switch. If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the windows and the moonroof close.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page123 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page124 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (124,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page125 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (125,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch NOTE Before washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page126 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To stop sliding partway, press any part of the tilt or slide switch. The moonroof can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the moonroof will be inoperable.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page127 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (127,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l Depending on driving conditions, a closing moonroof could stop and start opening when the moonroof feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. The moonroof's jam-safe function does not function while the moonroof is initializing. qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page128 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (128,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page129 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l 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) requires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Always keep a spare advanced key in case one is lost.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page130 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-54 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page131 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (131,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l 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 instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the registered advanced key.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page132 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qModification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer system or the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page133 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (133,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. NOTE l l l Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. The keys carry a unique electronic code.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page134 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-58 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page135 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC or LOCK position. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every two seconds until the system is disarmed. NOTE l l l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page136 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-60.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page137 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (137,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System The theft deterrent system can also be armed by activating the auto re-lock function with all the doors, the liftgate and the hood closed. NOTE l NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page138 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (138,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Turn off an Armed System qTheft-Deterrent Labels An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter. l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the unlock button on the transmitter.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page139 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (139,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. qSteering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page140 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (140,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position. qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page141 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (141,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page142 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System (page 5-72). 3-66 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page143 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM 4 Black plate (143,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page144 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. 2.3-liter engine Fuel Premium unleaded fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index) 91 [ (R M)/2 method] (96 RON) recommended * U.S.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page145 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty. l Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page146 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page147 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (147,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page148 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be inspected.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page149 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions 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 Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page150 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page151 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (151,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page152 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-22. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page153 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (153,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page154 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page155 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page156 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performance from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page157 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (157,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo. If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability, performance, and economy. Never overload vehicle or trailer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page158 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (158,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements in this table. Model Item 2.3-liter engine 2WD MAX. FRONTAL AREA AWD 2.5-liter engine 2WD 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; vehicle passengers and vehicle load* 907 kg (2,000 lb) MAX.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page159 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (159,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may cause serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page160 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (160,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: 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-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that are loose.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page161 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (161,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page162 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (162,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading. Before driving l Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicleto-trailer connections.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page163 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (163,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or both. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page164 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (164,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 4-22 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page165 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM 5 Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Brake System ....................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page166 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. Without advanced key 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-18). 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page167 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. (For vehicles equipped with the advanced key, the steering wheel locks when the starter knob is turned to the LOCK position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page168 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE l NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Put the vehicle in park (P).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page169 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page170 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page171 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page172 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page173 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page174 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page175 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page176 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance and improves driving comfort.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page177 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l NOTE If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. (2.5-liter engine model) If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear, the gear will shift to M4.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page178 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l NOTE When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will be stopped to protect the engine.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page179 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to protect the transaxle. (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 → M2 M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 216 km/h (135 mph) 150 km/h (93 mph) 99 km/h (62 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) (2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page180 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDriving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an up-slope while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page181 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page182 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Warning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under the following conditions: l Illuminates when there is an abnormality with the AWD system. l Flashes when the differential oil temperature is abnormally high.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page183 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire chains l Install tire chains to the front tires. l Do not use tire chains on the rear wheels. l Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains installed. l Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains on road conditions other than snow or ice. qTowing If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with all four wheels completely off the ground(page 7-18).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page184 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the CRUISE ON switch. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. 3. Set the cruise control by pressing the or SET - switch at the desired SET speed. The cruise control is set at the or SET - switch is moment the SET pressed. Release the accelerator pedal simultaneously. To deactivate the system, press the OFF switch.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page185 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate or to the desired speed. Press the SET SET - switch and release it immediately. Press the SET switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page186 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET- switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l Press the CANCEL switch.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page187 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page188 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS OFF Indicator Light NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. To reactivate the DSC, perform the following procedure with the battery connected.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page189 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (18 mph), press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. NOTE l l l l l Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will turn off.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page190 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction 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 safety. Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS (page 5-23).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page191 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page192 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page193 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page194 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). NOTE l CAUTION 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 l 5-30 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page195 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (195,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page196 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page197 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page198 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate properly under the following conditions: Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors. During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is sprayed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page199 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. The door window glass is tinted. l l qBSM Warning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page200 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBSM OFF Switch qCare of Radar Sensors When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper. Radar sensors Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn on the BSM system. The BSM OFF indicator light turns off.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page201 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (201,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qSafety Certification Radiation Hazard This BSM (blind spot monitoring) device emits intentional electromagnetic radiation in the 24 GHz to 25 GHz frequency range. The total radiated average power over the entire bandwidth is below _14 dBm (40 µW). The active emitting antenna surface is 72 cm2; therefore the radiated power density in front of the BSM device is 0.55 µW/cm2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page202 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-39 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-39 Tachometer ..............
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page203 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page204 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (204,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page205 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (205,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-11). Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. NOTE qFuel Gauge l The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page206 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators To cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illumination knob. NOTE l l This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination. If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. 5-42 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page207 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (207,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights With Black-out meter Without Black-out meter Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas 5-43 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page208 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (208,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-45 Charging System Warning Light 5-47 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-47 Check Engine Light 5-48 ABS Warning Light 5-46 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-48 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-49 Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-49 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-4
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page209 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-56 Shift Position Indicator Light 5-56 TCS/DSC Indicator Light 5-56 TCS OFF Indicator Light 5-56 Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-57 BSM OFF Indicator Light 5-57 Lights-On Indicator Light 5-58 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Light
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page210 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Even if the light turns off have your brake system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page211 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page212 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (212,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCheck Engine Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page213 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (213,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLow Fuel Warning Light qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page214 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (214,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page215 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (215,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light This warning light illuminates when any door or liftgate is not securely closed. Close the door or liftgate securely before driving the vehicle. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page216 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (216,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the warning light stops flashing, you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page217 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (217,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). NOTE l CAUTION 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 l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page218 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (218,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page219 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (219,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page220 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (220,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light In manual mode, the “M” of the shift position indicator illuminates and the numeral for the selected gear displays in the gear position indicator. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-topass position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page221 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (221,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. To reactivate the DSC, perform the following procedure with the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page222 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (222,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLights-On Indicator Light Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep This indicator light illuminates when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page223 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (223,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Beep qAdvanced Keyless Warning If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page224 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (224,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control NOTE l qHeadlights CAUTION (With AUTO position) Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page225 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (225,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls AUTO (Auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns on or off the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page226 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (226,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls (Canada) The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page227 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (227,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam Ignition switched OFF Switch Position Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off Off On Off Off On On Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page228 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (228,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight Leveling í The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights. The headlight leveling switch adjusts this angle. Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page229 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (229,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch To turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the or OFF headlight switch to the position.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page230 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (230,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page231 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (231,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page232 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (232,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page233 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (233,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. Rear Window Wiper and Washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position. OFF qRear Window Wiper Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page234 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (234,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 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 minutes and turns off automatically. The indicator light illuminates during operation.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page235 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (235,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher mark on The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page236 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (236,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single builtin component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming mirror activates garage doors, gates and other devices surrounding your home.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page237 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (237,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page238 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (238,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page239 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (239,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds (“cycle”) your handheld transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to complete.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page240 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM 5-76 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page241 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM 6 Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2 Vent Operation .................................... 6-3 Types of the Climate Control System ................................................. 6-5 Manual Type .......................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page242 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page243 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation Push qAdjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by rotating the vent. Opening/closing vents These vents can be opened and closed with wheel. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-3 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page244 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-4 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page245 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual Type ............................................................................................................ page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type ......................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page246 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector Mode selector dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch qControl Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. 6-6 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E This dial allows variable fan speeds.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page247 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial NOTE l l Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page248 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior. WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page249 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (249,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qVentilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page250 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page251 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System OFF switch Mode selector switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4). Temperature control dial NOTE l Cold Hot l This dial controls temperature.Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page252 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l l Windshield defroster switch The air conditioning operates when the A/C switch is pressed even if the fan control dial is off. The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator remains on even when system is off.) Air intake selector Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page253 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate. When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page254 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (254,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna qDetachable Type To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. AM/FM Radio Antenna í The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page255 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page256 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (256,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page257 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page258 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page259 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate properly. l l l l l l Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l l l l l l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page260 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Do not use discs with cellophane tape adhering, partially peeled off labels, or adhesive material exuding from the edges of the CD label. Also, do not use discs with a commercially-available CD-R label affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page261 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (261,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Folder No. : Folder : Track (File) 01 02 04 The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 32 characters, including the file extension (.mp3).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page262 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (262,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer 3”. A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) MPEG working group. Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size. ISO 9660 An international standard for logical formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page263 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (263,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the following formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Specification Sampling frequency Bit rate VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Channel mode WMA tag Content Windows Media Audio Version 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 32kHz. . . . . . . 32, 40, 48 kbps 44.1kHz . . . . .
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page264 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM MEMO 6-24 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page265 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (265,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-26 Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-32 Operating the Satellite Radio ........................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page266 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (266,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page267 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (267,1) Interior Comfort Audio System *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function may not be available. Standard audio-equipped model 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page268 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (268,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press the audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be displayed. Turn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1―7 modes. The selected mode will be indicated.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page269 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (269,1) Interior Comfort Audio System * Centerpoint® (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) Centerpoint® offers you the experience of 5.1-channel surround sound in your vehicle even with your conventional 2channel stereo CDs. The true surround sound effect of Centerpoint® can be adjusted to any one of five level between minimum and maximum enhancement. Indication Turn the audio control dial to select CENTERPT MIN―MAX mode.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page270 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Interior Comfort Audio System BT SETUP mode í Music and other audio such as voice data recorded on portable audio devices and mobile phones available on the market which are equipped with the Bluetooth transmission function can be listened to via wireless transmission over the vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP mode, these devices can be programmed to the Bluetooth unit or changed. For details, refer to Bluetooth audio (page 6-63).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page271 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (271,1) MEMO 6-31 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page272 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (272,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Scan button Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( to turn the radio on. Tuning , ) Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM1/2 ). button ( The selected mode will be indicated.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page273 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (273,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page274 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio Satellite button Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons Category buttons Display button Text/Electronic serial number button Scan button Auto memory button Manual tuning dial/Instant replay button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page275 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (275,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page276 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (276,1) Interior Comfort Audio System How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is installed you must first subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Radio service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems should there be any in the future.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page277 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (277,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Every time the satellite button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below. SR1 SR2 NOTE Do not perform the following operation while “UPDATING” is displayed. Otherwise, the updating procedure will be cancelled.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page278 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If the last channel selected has become unavailable because of a channel update the above indication is displayed until any button is pressed. Preset channel programming (Programming with “channel number” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: (bank number) (channel [SR number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page279 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (279,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Highest category → Category all → Lowest category NOTE While in “CATEGORY ALL” mode, all channels covering a category can be accessed (Category off condition). Channel selection within a category If category is not in “ALL” and the channel number is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the present category.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page280 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (280,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l If there is no channel name, “No TITLE” is displayed. (Category name display) l When the display button is pressed while in channel name display mode, it changes to the category name display mode. l There are short (eight fixed characters) and long names for the category name. l The long name is displayed first, and three seconds later the short name is displayed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page281 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (281,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Instant replay This function allows you to rewind and replay the program that you were previously or are currently listening to. Press the instant replay button ( ). When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the current program.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page282 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (282,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Master code input) 4. Input the master code using the channel preset buttons 1-4. (The master code is already set at the time of factory shipment.) (Master code input determination) 5. Determine the master code which has been input by pressing the auto memory button. 6. “PIN CLEARED” appears which indicates that the master code input has been completed. 7.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page283 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (283,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE The registered ID code is the default [0000] at the time of factory shipment. If [0000] results in “Err” on the display, go to the “INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE” section to reset to [0000]. (Verification with the registered ID code) 5. Determine the input code by pressing the auto memory button. 6.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page284 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (284,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Registered ID code input determination) 6. Determine the code which has been input by pressing the auto memory button. 7. If it does not match the registered code, “SR1 Err” is displayed and then it returns to “SR1 - - - -”. 8. If it matches the registered code, “SR1 LOCK” appears for three seconds which indicates that the code input has been completed. 9.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page285 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (285,1) MEMO 6-45 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page286 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (286,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Track up/Fast-forward button Load button CD eject button CD slot CD play button Repeat button Scan button Folder down button Text button Display button Track down/Reverse button Play/Pause button/File dial Random button Folder up button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player · MP3/WMA file NOTE If a disc has both music dat
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page287 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (287,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. Track search Press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page288 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (288,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3/WMA CD ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed. Folder number/File number File number/Elapsed time display 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page289 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (289,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page290 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (290,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Track up/Fast-forward button Disc up button Load button Folder up button CD play button CD eject button CD slot Channel preset buttons Random button Repeat button Scan button Disc down button Play/Pause button/File dial Display button Text button Track down/Reverse button Folder down button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page291 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (291,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page292 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (292,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Pause To stop playback, press the Play/Pause button ( ). Press the button again to resume playback. Fast-forward/Reverse NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will resume where scan was selected. Repeat playback During music CD playback Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page293 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (293,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During MP3/WMA CD playback MP3/WMA CD (Folder random) Disc number/Folder number/File number ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed. Disc tray number 2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. Disc number/File number/Elapsed time display (CD random) File name ) during 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page294 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page295 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (295,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page296 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (296,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When the power button on the audio unit is pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page297 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (297,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and 7inch navigation system qChanging the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → BT audio → cyclical).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page298 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (298,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE CD, CD changer, SIRIUS digital satellite radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. · With the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the mode which was selected last is displayed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page299 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (299,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qMute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers. If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page300 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (300,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l l l l l Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's instructions for the product being connected. Use a commercially-available, nonimpedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacture's instructions for connecting a portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page301 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (301,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 3. Press the AUX button ( ) of the ) audio unit or the mode switch ( of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to change to the AUX mode.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page302 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (302,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page303 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (303,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio í qWhat is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programming portable audio devices equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers. Bluetooth audio devices are not those you do not need to plug into the auxiliary jack.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page304 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (304,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywhere transmission is compromised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location where transmission is possible. Battery consumption of Bluetooth audio devices is higher while Bluetoothconnected.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page305 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (305,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Display Bose Sound System-equipped model PAIR DEVICE * LINK CHANGE * PAIR DELETE DEVICE INFO Mode Function Bluetooth Pairing audio device program mode programming Changing link Link change to Bluetooth mode audio device Deleting link Pairing to Bluetooth deletion mode audio device Displaying Device vehicle's information Bluetooth unit display mode information 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page306 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (306,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l l Always perform Bluetooth audio device programming while the vehicle is stopped. If a Bluetooth device has already been programmed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page307 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (307,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. If the programming failed, “Err” flashes for three seconds. Programming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform programming while the vehicle is moving, “PAIR DISABLE” is displayed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page308 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (308,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the currently linked Bluetooth audio device is displayed. If no Bluetooth audio device is currently linked, the name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4. Turn the audio control dial to select the name of the device you would like to link. 6.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page309 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (309,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Deleting the link to a Bluetooth audio device 1. Using the audio control dial, select the pairing delete mode “PAIR DELETE” in the “BT SETUP” mode. (Refer to “Bluetooth audio device set-up” for details.) 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page310 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (310,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device is displayed. 4. Rotate the audio control dial to select the information for the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view. BT address 2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's power. Make sure that the “ ” symbol is displayed in the information display.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page311 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (311,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Selecting a file (track) Short-press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise: Selects the beginning of the current file (track). Short-press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise: Selects the next file (track). 6-71 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page312 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (312,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free í qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button located on the steering wheel, and saying the voice commands.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page313 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (313,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free l OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 Talk button, Pick-Up button and HangUp button Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering wheel. Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page314 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (314,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Information display When available, the information display shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth Hands-Free messages, and operation status. Bluetooth phone connected qVoice To prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page315 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (315,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE NOTE If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory, refer to “Voice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment)” (page 6-93). To cancel a particular voice guidance in midstream and have the system perform a different operation, press the talk button and say the applicable voice command while the voice guidance is playing.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page316 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (316,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Tutorial The tutorial explains how to use Bluetooth Hands-Free. To activate the tutorial, do the following: 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page317 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (317,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 4. Say: [Beep] “Language” 5. Prompt: “Select a language: English, French, or Spanish.” 6. Say: [Beep] “French” (Speak the desired language: “English”, “French” or “Spanish”) NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation. 7. Prompt: “French (Desired language) selected. Is this correct?” 8.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page318 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (318,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 1. Activate the Bluetooth application of the device. 10. Prompt: “Pairing code XXXX (4digit number). Is this correct?” NOTE 11. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No” For the operation of the device, refer to its instruction manual. 12. If “Yes”, go to Step 13. If “No”, the procedure returns to Step 8. 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page319 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (319,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free After a device is registered, the system automatically identifies the device. By activating Bluetooth Hands-Free again, or by activating Bluetooth Hands-Free first after turning the ignition switch from the LOCK to the ACC position, the system reads out a voice guidance, “XXXXXX - - (Ex. “Stan's device”) (Device tag) is connected”.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page320 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (320,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qHanging Up a Call qHelp Function Use Press the hang-up button during the call. A beep sound will confirm that call is ended. The help function informs the user of all the available voice commands under the current conditions. qVolume Adjustment 1. Press the talk button with a short press.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page321 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (321,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System 10. Say: [Beep] “Mobile” (Say “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”, for the desired location to be registered.) qPhonebook Usage 11. Prompt: “Mobile” (Location to be registered). Is this correct? Phonebook registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook. 12. Say: [Beep] “Yes” NOTE 14.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page322 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (322,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system, you can also press the voice recognition/ hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “Telephone” or “Phone”. 2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook” 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: New entry, edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact.” 4. Say: [Beep] “Import contact” 5.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page323 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (323,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qRedialing Function qRefusing an Incoming Call Redialing the number of the person previously dialed using the phone is possible. For incoming call refusal, refer to “Receiving an incoming call” (page 6-79). 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page324 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (324,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Transferred call to Hands Free system” Three-way call function qMulti-Call Functions 2. Say: [Beep] “Join call” Call waiting A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party. 3. Prompt: “Joining calls” Making a call using a telephone number Call interrupt 1. Press the talk button with a short press.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page325 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (325,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Prompt: “Dialing” Redialing function 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Redial” 3. Prompt: “Dialing” Ending the current call Press the hang-up button during the call. qPhonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be edited. NOTE Do this function only when parked.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page326 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (326,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page327 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (327,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Read-out of names registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook Bluetooth Hands-Free can read out the list of names registered to its phonebook. 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page328 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (328,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Hands-Free Setting qDevice Device registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation” (page 6-76). Registered device read-out Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-out the devices registered to its system. NOTE Do this function only when parked.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page329 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (329,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Hands-free phone 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system). NOTE For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system, you can also press the voice recognition/ hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “Telephone” or “Phone”. 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page330 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (330,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system). NOTE For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system, you can also press the voice recognition/ hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “Telephone” or “Phone”. 2. Say: [Beep] “Setup” 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page331 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (331,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qSecurity Setting If a passcode is set, the system cannot be activated unless the passcode is input. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. Passcode setting 11. Prompt:“Passcode is enabled, returning to main menu.” Using Bluetooth Hands-Free with a passcode 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page332 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (332,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system, you can also press the voice recognition/ hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “Telephone” or “Phone”. 1. Press the pick-up button (with/without 7-inch navigation system) or talk button with a short press (without 7inch navigation system) or a long press (with 7-inch navigation system). 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page333 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (333,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qVoice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) The voice recognition learning function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user's voice. If the recognition of the voice input commands to the system is not adequate, this function can largely improve the system's voice recognition of the user.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page334 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (334,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/ disabled. Would you like to disable/ enable or retrain?” 4. Say: [Beep] “Retrain” 5. Prompt: “This operation must be performed in a quiet environment while the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's manual for the list of required training phrases. Press and release the talk button when you are ready to begin.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page335 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (335,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/ disabled. Would you like to disable/ enable or retrain?” 4. Say: [Beep] “Disable” or “Enable” 5. When “Disable” is spoken, the voice recognition learning is turned off. When “Enable” is spoken, the voice recognition learning is turned on. 6. Prompt: “Speaker Enrollment is disabled/enabled, returning to main menu.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page336 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (336,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279BMBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page337 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (337,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor qVanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. The vanity mirror light will illuminate when you open the cover. qSide Extension Sunvisors The visor extender extends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. To use, pull it out.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page338 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (338,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Interior Lights qIlluminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turns on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position (with the ignition key removed). l About 15 seconds after all doors are closed.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page339 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (339,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qMap Lights The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. Switches qLuggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-99 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page340 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (340,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Audio display Climate control display qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Climate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type Air Conditioning System) l Audio Display í l Bluetooth Hands-Free Display Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-72. 6-100 í Some models. Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page341 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (341,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClimate Control Display The climate control system status is displayed. To operate the climate control system, refer to “Climate Control System” (page 6-2). qAudio Display The audio system status is displayed. To operate the audio system, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-14). 6-101 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page342 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (342,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Multi Information Display í Without navigation system and rear view monitor With navigation system or rear view monitor Clock adjustment buttons Clock adjustment buttons Steering Switch Enter (up/down) switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch INFO switch BACK switch 6-102 í Some models. Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page343 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (343,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Switch Enter (up/down) switch Right switch/Left switch Navi switch (With navigation system) BACK switch INFO switch Function Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter. Used to select digits when setting numbers. Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. Press during SETTINGS to return to the previous screen.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page344 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (344,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock With navigation system The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Time zone switching 1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed. 2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page345 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (345,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qOutside Temperature Display When the ignition switch is switched ON, the ambient temperature is displayed. l The approximate distance you can travel on the available fuel. 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2. Press the INFO switch until the trip computer screen is displayed. If you have any problems with your trip computer, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page346 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (346,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment The average vehicle speed will be calculated every 10 seconds. To erase the displayed data, Refer to Settings on page 6-111. After erasing, the calculated average vehicle speed in - - - km/h (- - - mph) is displayed after 1 minute has elapsed. Current fuel economy This mode displays the current fuel economy by calculating the amount of fuel consumption and the distance traveled.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page347 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (347,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qMaintenance Monitor The periodic inspection and tire rotation period notification can be displayed by turning the Maintenance Monitor on. 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l l This function is inoperable while the vehicle is being driven.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page348 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (348,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 7. Select a digit using the Right switch/ Left switch, and press the Enter (up/ down) switch up or down to change the value of the digit. If there is no need to change a digit, leave it as it is and press the Enter (up/down) switch. NOTE l l l l NOTE The initial setting values are displayed corresponding to the maintenance schedule (except Puerto Rico).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page349 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (349,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Display period Item TIRE ROTATION SERVICE DUE Start of message display When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (which ever comes first) End of message display Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distance of 0 km Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distanc
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page350 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (350,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l l l If the settings are changed from the initial values, the values which you set are displayed, not the initial values. Even if the battery is disconnected, the remaining distance and days information is not erased.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page351 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (351,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE) by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page352 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE The buzzer volume for both the ignition key reminder and the lights-on reminder is changed simultaneously. If you prefer separate buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page353 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (353,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qRear View Monitor The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle. WARNING The rear view monitor is only a visual assist device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page354 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (354,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Rear View Parking Camera Location Rear View Parking Camera Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switch in the ON position to switch the display to the rear view monitor display. NOTE When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the previous display. 6-114 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page355 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (355,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Displayable Range on the Screen The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions. (Screen display) Both bumper ends are not displayed. Both bumper ends are not displayed. (Actual view) Object NOTE l l l l l The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions. The displayable range is limited.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page356 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (356,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Rear View Monitor Operation The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page357 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (357,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the actual distance. Object Variance 6-117 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page358 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (358,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page359 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (359,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Cup Holder WARNING qRear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page360 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (360,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page361 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (361,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qCenter Console To open, push the button. Storage box and tray The storage box and tray can be removed. Storage tray Storage box The center console has a lockable lid, insert the key into the slot; then turn the key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page362 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (362,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Type A The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Type B The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the position of the ignition switch. 6-122 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page363 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM 7 Black plate (363,1) 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 ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page364 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. 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 the turn signals will flash.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page365 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (365,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack lever Spare tire cover Jack Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet 7-3 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page366 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (366,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack 3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it completely. To remove the jack 1. Remove the trunk board. qSpare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page367 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (367,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car wash.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page368 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (368,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page369 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (369,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page370 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (370,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 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. qLocking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page371 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (371,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. qMounting the Spare Tire 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page372 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (372,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88―118 (9―12, 65―87) NOTE Always use the wing bolt to secure the damaged tire. Store the tire hold-down bolt used to tighten down the spare tire in the same place as where the wing bolt had been stored. 7.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page373 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (373,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page374 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-22). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page375 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (375,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page376 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (376,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page377 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (377,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page378 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (378,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the battery cover. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration. 7. If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Verify that the covers are securely installed. 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page379 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (379,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. NOTE You can't start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. 7-17 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page380 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (380,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page381 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (381,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground: Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page382 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (382,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Rear NOTE If it is difficult to remove the tiedown eyelet, wrap the jack lever with a cloth as shown in the figure and press the marking on the cover to remove it. Front CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. Rear 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page383 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (383,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Front Rear Lug wrench Rear Lug wrench CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front 7-21 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page384 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-18) and “Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-19) and carefully follow the instructions. 7-22 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page385 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM 8 Black plate (385,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page386 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (386,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page387 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (387,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page388 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (388,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page389 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (389,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page390 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (390,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 ENGINE Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust Engine valve clearance Drive belts Puerto Rico Others Engine oil Engine oil fil
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page391 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (391,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and ti
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page392 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (392,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter 48 96 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page393 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (393,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page394 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (394,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R I I R R R
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page395 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (395,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page396 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (396,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R R
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page397 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (397,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid Disc brakes I I I I I R I I Tire (Rotation) I I Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page398 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (398,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page399 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (399,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I Brake fluid Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I R I R I Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflation pressure and tire
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page400 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (400,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page401 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (401,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page402 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (402,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.3-liter engine Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power steering fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page403 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (403,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil (2.5-liter engine). Oil container labels 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page404 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (404,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 10 0 20 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page405 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (405,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 20 0 10 40 20 60 30 40 5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. 50 80 100 120 Max OK Min 5W-30 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 2.3-liter engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page406 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (406,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE When closing the engine oil cap, place the cap with the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE ) position. ( 2.5-liter engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page407 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (407,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect the condition and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page408 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (408,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, it is recommended to use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-24 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E Brake Fluid qInspecting Brake Fluid Level Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page409 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (409,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qAdding Brake Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page410 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (410,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) qInspecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. 5AT CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page411 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (411,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6AT The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø It is recommended to use Mazda Genuine automatic transaxle fluid (page 10-4). 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page412 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (412,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it does not pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate reading. Washer Fluid qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page413 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (413,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page414 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (414,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page415 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (415,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windshield. 4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder. 5. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page416 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (416,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. qReplacing Rear Window Wiper Blade When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Remove the cover and raise the wiper arm.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page417 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (417,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-33 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page418 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (418,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page419 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (419,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-35 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page420 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (420,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page421 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (421,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page422 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (422,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance l l l Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page423 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (423,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page424 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø 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 dama
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page425 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (425,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Luggage compartment light Side turn signal lights Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Headlights (Low beam) High-mount brake light License plate lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Reverse lights Brake lights/Taillights Some mode
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page426 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (426,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page427 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (427,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. If you are changing the right row-beam bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left row-beam bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, then partially peel back the mudguard. 7.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page428 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (428,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Front side marker lights, Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 1. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 2. If you are changing a bulb in the right headlight unit, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off the engine.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page429 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (429,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Remove the fog light unit. Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights, Rear side-marker lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Remove the cover. 6. Press the tab on the bulb socket and disconnect the connector cord. 7. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as shown in the figure and remove it. 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page430 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (430,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake lights/Taillights NOTE To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. High-mount brake light, Side turn signal lights í Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page431 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (431,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Overhead light (Rear), Luggage compartment light, Vanity mirror lights 1.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page432 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (432,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the cover for the fuse panel. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page433 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (433,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover. WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page434 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (434,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8-50 PCS BLOWER FUEL PUMP FAN 2 IG KEY 1 FAN 1 P.SEAT (D) INJ 1 P.SEAT (P) BOSE ENGINE D.LOCK P.WIND IG KEY 2 ABS 1 ABS 2 DSC FUSE RATING ― 40 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 20 A ― í Some models. Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page435 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (435,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 H/L CLEAN/ROOF DEF TNS A/C TRAILER/TCM HEAD HI RH HEAD HI LH HEAD LO RH HEAD LO LH ETC ENG BAR 2 ECM INJ 2 ENG BAR 1 FOG STOP HORN 35 36 HAZARD FUSE RATING 20 A 30 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 7.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page436 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (436,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8-52 P.WIND 2 OUTLET 1 P.MIR OUTLET 2 SCR WIPER M.DEF P/ST/ENGBAR 3 P.WIND A/B ENGINE METER ILLUMI ROOM R.FOG SIREN SEAT A/C FUSE RATING 30 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A ― 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 15 A 7.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page437 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (437,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 19 R.WIP FUSE RATPROTECTED COMPONENT ING 10 A Rear window wiper and washer 8-53 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page438 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (438,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents 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 possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page439 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (439,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page440 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (440,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. qMaintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page441 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (441,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Ø Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page442 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (442,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth. NOTE A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take off the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle does not need it. qRepairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page443 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (443,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance qUndercoating Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page444 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (444,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Interior Care qDashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration, wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page445 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (445,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach or dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moisture before retracting them.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page446 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 8-62 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page447 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 9 Black plate (447,1) 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) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-11 Reporting Safety Defects .......................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page448 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (448,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page449 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (449,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page450 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (450,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page451 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (451,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. You are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page452 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (452,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissible in a court action. 11.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page453 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (453,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page454 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (454,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page455 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (455,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page456 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (456,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page457 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (457,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page458 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (458,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page459 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (459,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page460 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page461 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (461,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page462 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (462,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page463 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (463,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page464 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (464,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific 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 vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page465 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (465,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page466 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (466,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved 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; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page467 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (467,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page468 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (468,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page469 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (469,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page470 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (470,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page471 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (471,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page472 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (472,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page473 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (473,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread 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. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page474 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (474,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page475 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (475,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page476 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (476,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You 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.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page477 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (477,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page478 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (478,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qGlossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page479 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (479,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire 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 tire wear.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page480 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (480,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page481 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (481,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page482 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (482,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Vehicle 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 performance.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page483 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (483,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page484 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (484,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page485 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (485,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page486 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (486,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page487 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (487,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page488 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (488,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page489 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (489,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page490 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (490,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects 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 Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page491 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (491,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page492 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (492,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page493 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (493,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications qOWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle. This is not a technician's manual. qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page494 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 9-48 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page495 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 10 Black plate (495,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications ..........................................................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page496 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (496,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qVehicle Identification Number qChassis Number Open the cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number. The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page497 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (497,1) Identification Numbers qTire Pressure Label (Except Canada) qEngine Number 2.3-liter engine Forward 2.5-liter engine Forward 10-3 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page498 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (498,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Type Bore × Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Specification 2.3-liter engine 2.5-liter engine DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) 9.5 9.7 qElectrical System Item Battery Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap Classification 2.3-liter engine 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page499 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (499,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Engine oil Item With oil filter replacement 2.3-liter engine Without oil filter replacement With oil filter replacement 2.5-liter engine Without oil filter replacement Coolant 5-speed transaxle 6-speed transaxle Automatic transaxle fluid Transfer case oil Rear differential oil Capacity 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt) 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page500 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (500,1) Specifications 2.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page501 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (501,1) Specifications qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-36. Standard tire (U.S.A.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page502 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 10-8 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page503 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 11 Black plate (503,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page504 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (504,1) Index A B Accessory Socket ............................ 6-122 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-20 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-18 Service ......................................... 3-7 Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-19 Air Bag Systems .
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page505 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (505,1) Index B D Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-41 Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16 Break-in period ............................ 4-7 Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11 Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13 Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8 Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7 Rocking the vehicle .................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page506 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (506,1) Index F H Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-71 Headlights .................................. 5-60 Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4 Owner maintenance ................... 8-16 Fog Lights .......................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page507 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (507,1) Index K M Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24 Keys .................................................. 3-23 Multi Information Display .............. 6-102 Audio Display .......................... 6-105 Clock ........................................ 6-104 Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-107 Multi Information Display Functions .................................. 6-103 Outside Temperature Display....
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page508 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (508,1) Index R S Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-69 Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-64 Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ............................................. 9-19 Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9 Speedometer ......................................
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page509 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (509,1) Index T W Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36 Replacement ............................... 8-38 Rotation ...................................... 8-37 Snow tires .................................. 4-10 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Specifications ............................. 10-7 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) ..............
CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page510 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM 11-8 Form No.
