Mazda 2007 CX-7 - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2Interior E...

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

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-44Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-21Moonroof ......................

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

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. S...

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get ...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (19,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing thefront or rear side of the reclining switch.Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment Front of seat bottom To adjust the front height of the seatbottom, raise or lower the front of theslide lifter switch on the left sid...

Black plate (21,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by a thermostat. Otherthan turning it on or off, it cannot beadjusted. Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than theseatbacks:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, and placingarticles on the rear seat i...

Black plate (22,1) WARNING Do not drive with the seatbackunlocked:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, result...

Black plate (23,1) When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the following when usingthe remote handle levers: l On a downward slope, the seatbackcould flip forward faster than on aflat area. l On an upward slope, the seatbackmay not fold down. When theseatbacks cannot be folded dow...

Black plate (24,1) 3. Push the rear seatback knob down. To return the seatbacks to the uprightposition 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they arelocked. 3. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are...

Black plate (25,1) Height adjustment To use a head restraint, pull it up to thelocked position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown. Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's neck...

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. 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 w...

Black plate (27,1) WARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even...

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

Black plate (30,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If thebelt does not fully retract, pull it out andcheck for kinks or twists. Then make sureit remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is stil...

Black plate (31,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems.In moderate or severe frontal or near-frontal collision or roll-over accidents, thefront air bag and preten...

Black plate (36,1) To pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A)with your finger while moving itdownward, and slowly pull out the seatbelt from the ceiling recess. Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge...

Black plate (37,1) WARNING Do not use an extender that is toolong:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured. Donot use the extender or choose oneshorter in le...

Black plate (38,1) Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the warning light/beepoperates to give you further remindersaccording to the chart below. Conditi...

Black plate (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. 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 requirem...

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Avoid putting a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat:A front-facing child-restraint system should only be put on the front seat when it isunavoidable. In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injuryor death to the chil...

Black plate (42,1) WARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side andcurtain air bags:It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alongbo...

Black plate (43,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. Some child-restraint s...

Black plate (44,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions. 3. To get the...

Black plate (47,1) 5. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, hook andtighten the tether strap. First, removethe anchor bracket cover on the rearend trim. 6. Flip over the trunk board. Trunk board 7. Fold the trunk board into the position shown in the figure. 8. Latch the ...

Black plate (49,1) NOTE l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped with sideair bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of thefront seats. l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Every Mazda curtain air bag willhave an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking o...

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Do not allow a child to lean over oragainst the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags:It is dangerous to allow anyone to leanover or against the side window, thearea of the front passenger seat, thefront and rear window pillars and theroof edge along both ...

Black plate (51,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each useof the child-restraint system. Youshould not be able to pull theshoulder belt out of the retractorwhile the system is in the automaticlocking mode. When you remove thechild-restraint system, be sure thebelt fully retracts to return the s...

Black plate (53,1) q Child-Restraint System InstallationProcedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify thelocations of the LATCH lower anchors. NOTE T...

Black plate (54,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between...

Black plate (55,1) 2. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify thelocations of the LATCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-restra...

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks).They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air ba...

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components (1) (11) (12) (7) (6) (9) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (3) (10) (8) (8) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-58)(2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags(4) Air bag/front sea...

Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags aredesigned 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 addi...

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

Black plate (66,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminateswhen the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. For aspecified period of time it goes out. A...

Black plate (67,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision.(The illustrations are the representative case of collisions.) SRS equipment Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe si...

Black plate (68,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions or roll-overs such as those described previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision a...

Black plate (70,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-45) carefully. q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of thesupplementa...

Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light ...

Black plate (73,1) WARNING 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 totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The fr...

Black plate (74,1) CAUTION l To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensorsin the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l...

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

Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables thefollowing 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 oper...

Black plate (81,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facing upward.Battery leakage could occur if it isnot installed correctly. l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful no...

Black plate (82,1) 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key. q Service If you have a problem wi...

Black plate (83,1) Operation Using AdvancedKeyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driveris in the vehicle or within operationalrange while the advanced key is beingcarried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or inplaces where there are high-intensityradio waves or n...

Black plate (84,1) NOTE l The luggage compartment is out ofthe operational range, however,starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if theadvanced key is placed in thefollowing areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments suchas the glove box l Starting the engin...

Black plate (86,1) NOTE l The setting can be changed so thatthe doors and the liftgate are lockedautomatically without pressing therequest switch. (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when alldoors and the liftgate are closedwhile the advanced key is beingcarried. All doors and the liftgate ar...

Black plate (87,1) NOTE l If turning the ignition switch isdifficult, jiggle the steering wheelfrom side to side. l The ignition switch cannot be turnedfrom the ACC position to the LOCKposition when the shift lever is not inP. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories...

Black plate (89,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10seconds at a time. If the engine stalls orfails to start, wait 10 seconds beforetrying again. Otherwise, you maydamage the starter and drain the battery. 10. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extrem...

Black plate (90,1) Operation Using AdvancedKey Functions q Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate, and opens thepower windows and the moonroof.It can also help you signal for attention.Press the buttons slowly and carefully. NOTE l The keyless entry sys...

Black plate (91,1) NOTE The unlock button can be used to openthe power windows and the moonroof,but the lock button cannot be used toclose the power windows and themoonroof.Refer to the following pages:Opening/Closing the Power Windows(page 3-39)Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page3-46) The operation ...

Black plate (92,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance someoneattempting to break into or damage yourvehicle, pressing the panic button willactivate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether anydoor or the liftgate is open or closed. (Turning on the alarm) Pressing the pan...

Black plate (93,1) Advanced Key SuspendFunction If an advanced key is left in the vehicle,the functions of the advanced key left inthe vehicle are temporarily suspended toprevent theft of the vehicle.The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the startknob. l Operating the request swi...

Black plate (95,1) q Engine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEYwarning light (red) flashes to inform thedriver that the start knob will not rotate tothe ACC position even if it is pushed infrom the LOCK position. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key ...

Black plate (97,1) User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17). Warning condi...

Black plate (98,1) Keys (with RetractableType Key) WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkill...

Black plate (99,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate, and opens thepower win...

Black plate (102,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance someoneattempting to break into or damage yourvehicle, pressing the panic button willactivate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whetherany door or the liftgate is open orclosed. Turning on the alarm Pressing the panic...

Black plate (103,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key fromthe transmitter. Tab 3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery. A 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing...

Black plate (104,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem:Leaving a child or a pet unattended ina parked vehicle is dangerous. In hotweather, temperatures inside a vehiclecan become high enough to causebrain damage or even death. Do not l...

Black plate (105,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Unlock Lock To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position an...

Black plate (106,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key. All doors and theliftgate unlock when the driver's door isunlocked and the key is held in the unlockposition for one second or longer. Unlock Lock NOTE Holding t...

Black plate (107,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened f...

Black plate (108,1) q Locking, Unlocking withTransmitter (with Advanced Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-14). q Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter(with Retractable Type Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlo...

Black plate (109,1) q Luggage Compartment WARNING Do not place luggage or other cargoon top of the luggage compartmentcover:Placing luggage or other cargo on topof the luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, the cargo could become aprojectile that could hit and in...

Black plate (110,1) 3. Slowly pull out the cover and insert it into the retainers. Hook retainer Removing the cover Reverse the procedure for installation. Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosin...

Black plate (111,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window canbe operated with each door switchwhen the power window lock switchon the driver's door is in theunlocked position (page 3-39). l Each passenger power window canalso be operated by the powerwindow master con...

Black plate (112,1) NOTE If the battery had been disconnectedduring vehicle maintenance or for otherreasons such as a switch is keptoperating, the power windows will notfully open and close automatically. Re-initialization of the automatic functionon the front passenger's power windowcannot be perfo...

Black plate (113,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannotbe canceled if the procedure is notcompleted within the specified times,or the procedure is changed alongthe way. To redo the procedure, firstturn the ignition switch to the LOCKposition and proceed from thebeginning. l If you are unable to...

Black plate (114,1) NOTE l For engine-off operation of thepower window, the switch must beheld up firmly throughout windowclosure because the auto-closingfunction will be inoperable. l The two-step down function isinoperable during engine-offoperation. q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power wi...

Black plate (115,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition, all power windows on each doorcan be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition, only the driver's side powerwindow can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unless a passenger nee...

Black plate (116,1) Auto-Opening Because nobody likes getting into a veryhot car, we have introduced a way to get ahead start on cooling it, even before youput your seat belts on and insert your keyin the ignition. If you see the vehicle is ina secure area, you can open the two frontwindows as you a...

Black plate (117,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate areunlocked, the windows fully openautomatically. Open To stop this operation, turn the key to thecenter position, then turn it toward thefront again. NOTE The window opening operation also canbe stopp...

Black plate (118,1) 2. Press the request switch on the driver's door and hold it. After the doors andthe liftgate are locked, the windowsclose while the request switch ispressed. Request switch Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing...

Black plate (120,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehi...

Black plate (121,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of the body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving:Extending the head, arms, ...

Black plate (122,1) To stop sliding partway, push any part ofthe tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open Re-initializing If the battery had been disconnectedduring vehicle maintenance or for otherreasons, the moonroof may not fully openor close. The moonroof's jam-safefunction does not function while...

Black plate (126,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. C...

Black plate (127,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitionswitch is turned from the ON position tothe ACC or LOCK position. The securityindicator light in the instrument clusterflashes every 2 seconds until the system isdisarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignitionsw...

Black plate (128,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with theimmobilizer system or the key, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The advanced keys (includingauxiliary key) carry a uniqueelectronic code. For this reason, andto assure your safety, obtaining areplacement advanced key (including...

Black plate (129,1) Immobilizer System(without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION ...

Black plate (132,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed toprevent your vehicle or its contents frombeing stolen when all doors, hood, andliftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning lights. NOTE l The theft-d...

Black plate (133,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. q To Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by anyone of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. l Ins...

Black plate (134,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. q...

Black plate (135,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the ...

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

Black plate (138,1) 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. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Pre...

Black plate (139,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable:Parking over or nea...

Black plate (141,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign ofa leak. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, ...

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

Black plate (143,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessaryto downshift on slippery surfaces:Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lea...

Black plate (144,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allowanyone to stand behind a wheel whenpushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could...

Black plate (145,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tires(snow, radial, or non-radial) on allfour wheels:Using tires different in size or type isdangerous. Your vehicle's handlingcould be greatly affected and result inan accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before usingstudded tires. NO...

Black plate (146,1) Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will scratch them. 2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow thechain manufacturer's instructions. 3. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving I...

Black plate (147,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload yourvehicle:The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accident orvehicle ...

Black plate (148,1) Turbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improvedoperation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performancefrom your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine...

Black plate (149,1) Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.If you must tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safetydepends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling,braking, dur...

Black plate (150,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements in thistable. Item Model 2WD 4WD MAX. FRONTALAREA 2.97 m 2 (32 ft 2 ) MAX. TTW Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; vehiclepassengers and vehicle load * * i.e. baggage, food...

Black plate (151,1) WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-LoadTable:Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may causeserious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury orvehicle damage, or ...

Black plate (152,1) WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure:An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway fromcrosswinds, rough roads or other causes, resulting in loss of control and a seriousaccident.Examine all trailer-hitch mou...

Black plate (153,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer becomeunintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to thehitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer orhitc...

Black plate (154,1) q Trailer Towing Tips l Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloadedtrailer is connected. Don't drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position.Inspect for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. l Ma...

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

Black plate (158,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using theadvanced key, refer to Starting theEngine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. Make...

Black plate (159,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle thesteering wheel from side to side. ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lights(except brakes) should be ...

Black plate (160,1) NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _18 °C (0 °F), or after the vehiclehas not been driven in several days,let the engine warm up withoutoperating the accelerator. l Whether the engine is cold or warm,it should be started without use ofthe accelerator. Brake System q Foot Bra...

Black plate (161,1) WARNING Dry brakes that have become wet bydriving very slowly and applying thebrakes lightly until brake performanceis normal:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light br...

Black plate (162,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It goes offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning...

Black plate (163,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuouslymonitors the speed of each wheel. If oneis about to lock up, the ABS responds byautomatically releasing and reapplyingthat wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration inthe brake pedal and may hear a chatt...

Black plate (164,1) q Electronic Brake ForceDistribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distributioncontrol unit determines that somecomponents are operating incorrectly, thecontrol unit may turn the brake systemwarning light and the ABS warning lighton at the same time. The problem is...

Black plate (165,1) q Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn,the built-in wear indicators contact thedisc plates. This causes a screeching noiseto warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. WARNING Do ...

Black plate (166,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N...

Black plate (168,1) NOTE l When the ignition switch is in theLOCK position, the shift levercannot be shifted from P. l To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removedunless the shift lever is in P. l (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be turnedfrom the ACC position ...

Black plate (169,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted downwhen driving at higher speeds, thegear position indicator will flashtwice to signal that the gears cannotbe shifted down. l If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)temperature becomes too high, thereis the possibility that the transaxlewill...

Black plate (170,1) WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipperyroad surfaces or at high speeds:Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high speeds causes suddenengine braking, which is dangerous.The sudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Thi...

Black plate (171,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically: Gear Vehicle speed M6 → M5 220 km/h (136 mph) M5 → M4 50 km/h (31 mph) M4 → M3 30 km/h (18 mph) M3 or M2 → M1 8 km/h (5 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal accele...

Black plate (172,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normaldriving, consult an Authorized MazdaDeale...

Black plate (173,1) q AWD Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.Thereafter, the warning light willilluminate or flash under the followingconditions: l Illuminates when there is anabnormality with the AWD system. l Flashes when...

Black plate (174,1) l Make sure to equip the vehicle withgenuine wheels of the specified size,on all wheels. With AWD, the systemis calibrated for all four wheels beingof the same dimensions. Tire chains l Install tire chains to the front tires. l Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30km/h (19 mph)...

Black plate (175,1) q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns off. WARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off whencruise control is not in use:Leav...

Black plate (176,1) q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Pull up the cruise control switch andhold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.Release the switch at the speed youwant. Cruise control switch Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you to increase your current sp...

Black plate (177,1) q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruisingspeed and the system is still activated, themost recent set speed will automaticallyresume when the cruise control switchpulled up.If vehicle speed is...

Black plate (178,1) Traction Control System(TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque. When the TCSdetects driving wheel slippage, it lowersengine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, theengine adjusts automatica...

Black plate (179,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.It also illuminates when the TCS OFFswitch is pressed and TCS is switched off.Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-24.If the light remain illuminated when th...

Black plate (180,1) q TCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h(18 mph), press the TCS OFF switch toturn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicatorlight will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCSback on. The TCS OFF indicator lightwill go out. If the vehicle speed is lessthan 30 ...

Black plate (181,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle sa...

Black plate (182,1) Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem í The tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) monitors the pressure for eachtire.If tire pressure is too low in one or moretires, the system will inform the driver viathe warning light in the instrument paneland by the warning beep sound. The tire pre...

Black plate (184,1) CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tirepressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustmentwhen the tires are cold. Tire pressurewill vary according to the tiretemperature, there...

Black plate (185,1) l When using a wheel with no tirepressure sensor installed. l When using tires with steel wirereinforcement in the side walls. l When using tire chains. q Tires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire airpressures, do not apply excessive forceto the stem part of ...

Black plate (186,1) Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer, orthe tire pressure sensors may bedamaged. l The wheels equipped on your Mazdaare specially designed for installationof the tire pressure sen...

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

Black plate (188,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changedbetween trip meter A and trip meter B bypressing the selector while one of them isdisplayed. The selected mode will bedisplayed. Selector ...

Black plate (189,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can bedisplayed as follows even when theignition switch is in the ACC orLOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after theignition switch is turned to theACC or LOCK position from theON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after ...

Black plate (190,1) q Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed inthousands of revolutions per minute(rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauges...

Black plate (191,1) q Dashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness ofthe instrument cluster and otherilluminations in the dashboard. NOTE l The brightness of dashboardilluminations can be adjusted whenthe headlight switch is in the or position. l When the dashboard illuminationbri...

Black plate (192,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-38 Charging System Warning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (195,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the eng...

Black plate (196,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when thecharging system warning light isilluminated because the engine couldstop unexpectedly. q Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine issta...

Black plate (197,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. For a specified periodof time it goes out. A sy...

Black plate (198,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated.Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer todeactivate and restore the seat beltminder. Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition...

Black plate (200,1) If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After afew moments; if the warning light stopsflashing, you can resume driving. If thelight does not stop flashing, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off theground:Spinning a w...

Black plate (202,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEYwarning light illuminated:If the KEY warning light remainsilluminated, do not continue to driveusing the advanced key system. Parkthe vehicle in a safe place and use theauxiliary key to continue driving thevehicle. Have the vehicle ins...

Black plate (203,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that theKEY indicator light (green) does notflash even if the battery power is low.Refer to Setting Change (FunctionCustomization)(page 3-20). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2seconds when the ignition swit...

Black plate (205,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse isreplaced, the DSC will be inoperable.When this happens, the TCS OFFindicator light flashes and the TCS/DSCindicator light illuminates.To reactivate the DSC operable, do thefollowing procedure with the batteryconnected. 1. Turn the i...

Black plate (206,1) NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated(does not flash) or if it flashesabnormally, one of the turn signal bulbsmay be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the airbag/front seat belt pretensi...

Black plate (207,1) q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds.If the driver's seat belt is not fastened andthe vehicle is driven at a speed faster thanabout 20 km/h (12 mph), a...

Black plate (208,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumin...

Black plate (209,1) CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor byadhering a sticker or a label on thewindshield, or putting an object on it.Otherwise the light sensor will notoperate correctly. Sensor NOTE l When the headlight switch is in theAUTO position and the ignitionswitch is turned to the ACC orLO...

Black plate (210,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.Pull back to original position for lowbeam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fullytoward you. The headlight switch doesnot need to be on, and the lever will returnto...

Black plate (211,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals q Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origi...

Black plate (212,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibili...

Black plate (213,1) Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INTposition, the wipers will ope...

Black plate (214,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatica...

Black plate (217,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (218,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the fan controldial on for a long period of time withthe ignition switch in the ACC positionwhen the engi...

Black plate (219,1) Vent Operation Push q Adjusting 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 oftrouble but...

Black plate (220,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page220Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (221,1) 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.Climate control information is displayed on the information display.Manual Type ........

Black plate (222,1) Manual Type í Air intake selector A/C Switch Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial This dial allows ...

Black plate (223,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust theairflow amount, set the modeselector dial at . l For example, when the mode selectordial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor ...

Black plate (224,1) WARNING Do not use the recirculated air modein cold or rainy weather:Using the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather is dangerous asit will cause the windows to fog up.Your vision will be hampered, whichcould lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector ...

Black plate (225,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-34).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off(page 7-12). NOTE l When maximum ...

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

Black plate (228,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates AUTOoperation, and the system willfunction automatically. l When off, it indicates the operationof other switches such as the modeselector switch, fan control dial, A/Cswitch and windshield defrosterswitch. Other functions ...

Black plate (229,1) A/C switch With the AUTO or fan control dial ON,press the A/C switch to select the airconditioning (cooling/dehumidifyingfunctions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO isdone automatically. Although airconditioning and defogging ability isreduced, the A/C ECO function ...

Black plate (230,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperaturemay vary from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurrounding area and vehicleconditions. l Press the AMB switch 2 seconds ormore to switch the display fromFahrenheit to Centigrade or viceversa. l Press the AMB switch again toswit...

Black plate (231,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch.In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the airconditioner automatically turns on. Theair conditioner will directly dehumidifythe air to the front windshield and sidewindows (page 6-...

Black plate (232,1) Antenna q Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Install Remove CAUTION l To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath...

Black plate (233,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (235,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (236,1) l A new CD may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeters. If a discwith rough edges is used, propersetting will not be possible and the CDplayer/In-dash CD changer will notplay the CD. In addition, the disc maynot eject resulting in a malfunction.Remove the rough edges in...

Black plate (237,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistaticagents, or household spray cleaners.Volatile chemicals such as benzine andthinner can also damage the surface ofthe CD and must not be used. Anythingthat can damage, warp, or fog plasticshould never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by...

Black plate (238,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys alicense for private, non-commercial useand does not convey a license nor implyany right to use this product in anycommercial (i.e. revenue-generating)real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or any...

Black plate (239,1) About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 filesand folders during playback or otherfunctions is from shallow to deep. Thearrangement and playing order of arecorded disc containing MP3 files isas follows: l File numberA numerical file number is assignedto each file ...

Black plate (240,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files thathave an MP3 file extension (.mp3)attached. Do not attach an MP3 fileextension to any other type file as itcould cause noise to be emitted or amalfunction in the unit. About ID3 Tag display l This unit can only display ID3 Tagalbum, tr...

Black plate (241,1) VBR Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. WhileCBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generallyused, VBR varies the bit rate for audiocompression according to compressionconditions and this allows forcompression with preference given tosound quality. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-25 CX-7_8V2...

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Black plate (243,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) Audio information is displayed on the information display. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28Oper...

Black plate (244,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/Volume dial Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC orON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery fro...

Black plate (245,1) Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System-equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treb...

Black plate (246,1) The following four modes are available.Select the desired mode. Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select theALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot (BOSE Sound System- equipped model) AudioPi...

Black plate (247,1) BEEP setting The beep-sound when operating the audiosystem can be set on or off. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-31 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page247Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B

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

Black plate (249,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher orlower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to press and hold thebutton, the frequency will continuechanging without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically ...

Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Track up button Track down button Reverse button Fast-forward button Random button Scan button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.The auto-loading ...

Black plate (253,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program byplaying about the first 10 seconds of eachtrack. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is left in...

Black plate (254,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Reverse button Disc up button Disc down button Fast-forward button Track down button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons T...

Black plate (256,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE (Music CD player)If the CD is not removed from the slotwithin approximately 10 seconds afterejection, it will be re- insertedautomatically. ...

Black plate (258,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the buttonagain within 3 seconds to play thetracks in the CD randomly. “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play. Switching the display (Music CD/MP3CD player) Each time the...

Black plate (259,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CDplayer) Only 12 characters can be displayed atone time. To display the rest of thecharacters of a long title, turn the displayfeed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display onecharacter at a time. NOTE The displayable num...

Black plate (260,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (261,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turnedoff under the following conditions, theswitches will be inoperable. l When the ignition swit...

Black plate (262,1) q Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, pull up thevolume switch. To decrease the volume, press down thevolume switch. q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1>...

Black plate (263,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to theLOCK position with the audio muted,the mute will be canceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted,the audio is not muted. To mute theaud...

Black plate (265,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Side Extention Sunvisors The visor extender extends the sunvisor'srange of sun shading.To use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor, reinsert thevisor extender, otherwise the...

Black plate (266,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is inthe DOOR position) turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver'sdoor is unlocked and the ignition key isremoved. l About 15 seconds after all doors areclosed...

Black plate (267,1) q Map Lights The map lights are switched on or off bypressing the switches. Switches q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-51 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page267Monday...

Black plate (268,1) Information Display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display Audio display Clock Without navigation system q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display, Fully Au...

Black plate (269,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. NOTE The clock on navigation system-equipped vehicles adjusts automatically. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the ...

Black plate (270,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperaturemay vary from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurrounding area and vehicleconditions. l Press the AMB switch 2 seconds ormore to switch the display fromFahrenheit to Centigrade or viceversa. l (With fully automatic climatecont...

Black plate (271,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear centerarmrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thefront doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. The contentsmay spill when the door is opened orclosed. Interior Comfort Inte...

Black plate (272,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving:Driving with the storage boxes open isdangerous. To reduce the possibility ofinjury in an accident or a sudden stop,keep the storage boxes closed whendriving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe stor...

Black plate (273,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartmentto secure cargo with a rope or net. Thetensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive forceto the loops as it will damage them. Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position.Only use ...

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

Black plate (276,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and a...

Black plate (277,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack Wing bolt Jack lever Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page277Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM Form No.8V28...

Black plate (278,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Remove the trunk board. Trunk board 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Wing bolt NOTE The jack can be removed from the reardoor if the rear seat back is foldedforward.Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10. To secure the jack 1...

Black plate (279,1) CAUTION l When using the temporary spare tire,driving stability may decreasecompared to when using only theconventional tire.Drive carefully. l To avoid damage to the temporaryspare or to the vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions: l Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). l Avoid driv...

Black plate (280,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, itcould indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrateexcessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off the...

Black plate (281,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,place a tire block both in front andbehind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks orwood blocks of sufficient size to holdthe tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turnin...

Black plate (282,1) 3. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug wrench to tire jack. 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so thatthe spare tire can be installed. Beforeremoving the lug nuts, make sure yourMazda is firmly in position and that itcannot slip or move. 5. Re...

Black plate (283,1) To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If youhold the key at an angle, you maydamage both key and nut. Don't use apower impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mou...

Black plate (284,1) 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lugwrench to tighten the nuts in the ordershown. If you're unsure of how tight the nutsshould be, have them inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 127 (9 ― 12, ...

Black plate (285,1) NOTE Always use the wing bolt to secure thedamaged tire. Store the tire hold-downbolt used to tighten down the spare tirein the same place as where the wingbolt had been stored. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-6. 8. Have the flat tire...

Black plate (286,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:Working near the electrical coolingfan when it is running is dangerous.You ...

Black plate (287,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after thetemperature has decreased. 7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low, look for coolant leaks fromthe radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or ifcoolant is still leaking: Stop t...

Black plate (288,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If...

Black plate (289,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (290,1) WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes a...

Black plate (292,1) 7. If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the reverse order ofremoval. NOTE Verify that the covers are securelyinstalled. Push-Starting You can't start a vehicle with an automatictransaxle by pushing it. 7-18 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting CX-7_8V28-EA-0...

Black plate (293,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle,where all the wheels are connected to thedrive tr...

Black plate (294,1) WARNING Towing a AWD Vehicle:Towing a AWD vehicle with either thefront or rear wheels on the ground isdangerous as the drive train could bedamaged, or the vehicle could trailaway from the tow truck and cause anaccident. Always tow a AWD vehiclewith all four wheels off the ground....

Black plate (295,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed.Do not use excessive force as it maydamage the cap or scratch the paintedbumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. In Case of an Eme...

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

Black plate (298,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (299,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving...

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

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

Black plate (304,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (305,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (307,1) Engine Compartment Overview Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Battery Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block Cooling system cap Maintenance and Car...

Black plate (308,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to...

Black plate (309,1) The quality designation SL, or ILSACmust be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at lea...

Black plate (310,1) NOTE When closing the engine oil cap, placethe cap with the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE ( ) position. Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Hot Engine:A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of t...

Black plate (311,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds apreset temperature, an electrical coolingfan turns on. It will continue runningfor about 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch is turned to off. NOTE Changing the coolant should be doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the antifreeze prote...

Black plate (312,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 typeengine coolant. If engine coolant otherthan FL22 type is used, the enginecoolant must be replaced earlier thanthe specified replacement intervalindicated in the scheduled maintenance(page 8-3). If ...

Black plate (313,1) q Adding Brake Fluid WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes with waterand get medical attention. Brake fluidspilled on a hot engine could cause afire. Be car...

Black plate (315,1) WARNING Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without firstdepressing the brake pedal isdangerous. The vehicle could movesuddenly and cause an accident.Make sure the brake pedal is appliedbefore shifting the shift lever. 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the di...

Black plate (316,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an acci...

Black plate (317,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges and locks, shouldbe lubricated each time the engine oil ischanged. Use a nonfreezing lubricant onlocks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latchkeeps the hood from opening when theprimary ...

Black plate (318,1) NOTE To prevent damage to the wiper armblades when raising both the driver andpassenger side wiper arms, raise thedriver side wiper arm first. Conversely,when setting down the wiper arms, setthe passenger side wiper arm downfirst. 1. Raise the wiper arm. 2. Open the clip and inse...

Black plate (319,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched,the blade's wiping efficiency couldbe reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side, orvice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metalst...

Black plate (320,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in newblades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in thereverse order of removal. 8-24 Maintenance ...

Black plate (321,1) Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensur...

Black plate (323,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover beforeperforming battery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and coated with petroleum jellyor terminal gre...

Black plate (324,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is ...

Black plate (325,1) Canada (Motor vehicle safety standard label) Refer to the specification charts (page10-6). NOTE l Always check tire pressure whentires are cold. l Warm tires normally exceedrecommended pressures. Don'trelease air from warm tires to adjustthe pressure. l Underinflation can cause r...

Black plate (326,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system;don't use the following: l Tires not of the designated size l Tires of different sizes or types at thesame time l Tires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, therotation of the left and right wheels willbe differ...

Black plate (327,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even whenthey are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally bereplaced when they are 6 years or older.Heat caused by hot climates or frequenthigh loading conditions can acceleratethe aging process. You should replacethe spare ...

Black plate (328,1) q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:Using a wrong-sized wheel isdangerous. Braking and handlingcould be affected, leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident. Always usewheels of the correct size on yourvehicle. CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adverselyaffect: l...

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

Black plate (330,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repla...

Black plate (331,1) NOTE l To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidentallytouched, it should be cleaned withrubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and cartonof the replacement bulb to dispose ofthe old bulb promptly out of thereach...

Black plate (334,1) NOTE l To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidentallytouched, it should be cleaned withrubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and cartonfor the replacement bulb to disposeof the old bulb promptly and out ofthe ...

Black plate (335,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Due to the complexity and difficulty ofthe procedure, the bulbs should bereplaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. O...

Black plate (336,1) Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid usingthat system and consult an Aut...

Black plate (337,1) WARNING Always replace a fuse with one of thesame rating. Otherwise you maydamage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electricalcomponents don't work and the fuses inthe cabin are OK, inspect the fuse blockunder the hood. If a fuse i...

Black plate (338,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 IGN 2 40A Ignition system 2 BLOWER 40A Blower motor 3 BTN 60A For protection of various circuits 4 FAN 2 40A Cooling fan 5 IGN 1 40A Ignition system 6 FAN 1 40A Cooling fan 7 P....

Black plate (341,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (342,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (343,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust anddeterioration, wash your Mazdathoroughly and frequently, at least once amonth, ...

Black plate (344,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits candamage the finish if not removedimmediately. When prompt washing withplain water is ineffective, use a mild soapmade for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rinse off all soap withlukewarm or cold water. D...

Black plate (345,1) 4. After drying it completely, apply a suitable top coat material to the area. Of course there will be no problem if youassign the work to an Authorized MazdaDealer. q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at thefactory, but additional protective treatmentafter th...

Black plate (346,1) q Undercoating This special coating is applied to thecritical parts of the underside to protectvehicles from damage caused bychemicals or stones. This coating is liableto be damaged with time. Check thiscoating periodically. An Authorized Mazda Dealer are wellinformed on how repa...

Black plate (347,1) To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its colorwill be affected, it can be stained easily,and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners andprocedures. Others may affectappearance and fire-resistance. Piano black pane...

Black plate (350,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (354,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (356,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A.TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.)(949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 Voge...

Black plate (357,1) Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, AmericanSamoa 96799TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/D...

Black plate (358,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (359,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meetspecific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in theUnited States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those so...

Black plate (360,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (361,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (364,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.Dialing a number on a cell phone whi...

Black plate (365,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (366,1) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be add...

Black plate (367,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (368,1) 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 explanationof the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir...

Black plate (371,1) q Information 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 T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an ex...

Black plate (373,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (374,1) WARNING Tire Under-Inflation:Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and mayresult in severe cracking, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increa...

Black plate (375,1) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure.Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents.Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from roadhazards. q Glossary of Te...

Black plate (376,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (377,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern orstuds only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened ifrotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: l Tires no...

Black plate (378,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heatcaused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the agingprocess. You should replace the sp...

Black plate (379,1) Vehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performan...

Black plate (380,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (381,1) SAMPLE 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 ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The...

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

Black plate (384,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle...

Black plate (386,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pas...

Black plate (387,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (389,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (391,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (392,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (393,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page393Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B

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

Black plate (399,1) 11 Index 11-1 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page399Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (402,1) F Four-Wheel Drive(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-16Front Seats(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5Front Seats(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42Gauge ......................................