Mazda 2008 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 3-35Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-31Door-lock knob ...........

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-39Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-28Moonroof ......................

Black plate (12,1) Rear Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-30Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-28Light 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. ...

Black plate (15,1) 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 the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serious inter...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (21,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than theseatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, andplacing articles on the rear seat isdangerous. During sudden brakingor a collision, objects can fly aroundand become projectiles that may hitand injure passe...

Black plate (22,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback The seatbacks can be folded down toprovide more space in the luggagecompartment. To fold the seatbacks WARNING Always remove the child-restraintsystem from the rear seat beforeoperating the remote handle levers forthe rear seat: Operating the remote h...

Black plate (23,1) When using the rear seatback knobs: CAUTION When operating the rear seatbackknob, make sure you support theseatback with your hand. If theseatback is not supported with yourhand, it will flip forward suddenlyand could cause injury to the fingerthat pushes the rear seatback knobdow...

Black plate (24,1) q Head Restraint WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted: Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured i...

Black plate (25,1) 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 (26,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (27,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-56). q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions P...

Black plate (28,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

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 2-22). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle unt...

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 it forkinks 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. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: The front seat ...

Black plate (36,1) To stow the seat belt, retract the belt, puttongues (A) and (C) together and insertthem into the recess. (A) (C) Ceiling recess 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. NOTE Pulli...

Black plate (37,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unlessit is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly.In an accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only us...

Black plate (38,1) Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ...

Black plate (39,1) Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to fasten the seat beltaccording to the chart below. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt(Driver) Seat belt(Passenger) Indicator Be...

Black plate (40,1) 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 Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (43,1) Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with sideand curtain 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 alongboth side...

Black plate (46,1) 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 ortether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap betwee...

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seatas far back as possible if installing afront-facing child-restraint system on itis unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bagsand doubly so if your vehicle has sideair bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on thef...

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat ifthe front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminated: While it is always better to install anychild-restraint system on the rearseat, it is imperative that a child-restraint...

Black plate (53,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint...

Black plate (56,1) 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 ortether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to th...

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

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first accident, such as fron...

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

Black plate (65,1) 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 (67,1) 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 (68,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine iscranked. The warning light turns off after a...

Black plate (69,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision.(The illustrations are the representative case of collisions.) SRS equipment Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe si...

Black plate (70,1) 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 (72,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-47) 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 (73,1) 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 (75,1) 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 front pas...

Black plate (76,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (77,1) 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 Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat ...

Black plate (78,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must bereplaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only atrained Authorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (79,1) 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 (80,1) 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 (83,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facingupward. Battery leakage couldoccur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Alsobe careful no...

Black plate (84,1) 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 (85,1) 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 in placeswhere there are high-intensity radio waves orn...

Black plate (86,1) q Locking, Unlocking with RequestSwitch All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switchon the front doors or the liftgate while theadvanced key is being carried. Front doors Request switch Liftgate Request switch To lock To lock the doors and the l...

Black plate (87,1) NOTE l The request switch on the driver's door canbe used to close the power windows and themoonroof.Refer to the following pages:Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page3-35)Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-42) l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate aresecurely locked. l Al...

Black plate (91,1) Operation Using AdvancedKey Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional keybuttons to remotely lock and unlock thedoors and the liftgate, and opens thepower windows, and opens the powerwindows and the moonroof.It can also help you signal for attention.Pr...

Black plate (92,1) Lock button To lock the doors and the liftgate, pressthe lock button. A beep sound will beheard once and the hazard warning lightswill flash once. To confirm that all doors and the liftgatehave been locked, press the lock buttonagain within 5 seconds. If they are closedand locked,...

Black plate (93,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in theadvanced key in the event of a deadtransmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from theadvanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked usingthe aux...

Black plate (94,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously and beep sounds will beheard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated...

Black plate (95,1) l The start knob has not been returned tothe LOCK position. l The auxiliary key is inserted into theignition switch. q Advanced Key Battery DeadWarning When the start knob is returned to theACC or LOCK position from the ONposition, the KEY indicator light (green)flashes for approx...

Black plate (97,1) When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated 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 3-16). Warning Wh...

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 evenkil...

Black plate (99,1) 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. CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter,do not: Ø Drop the transm...

Black plate (101,1) q Transmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter areinoperable and the operation indicatorlight does not flash, the battery may bedead.Replace with a new battery before thetransmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing down...

Black plate (102,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmitter. q Service If you have a problem with the keylessentry system, consult an AuthorizedMaz...

Black plate (103,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlockedwith the key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock,toward the back to lock. Unlock Lock q Locking, Unlocking with RequestSwitch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the request swi...

Black plate (104,1) NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked usingthe door-lock knob from the outside. l (With retractable type key) The driver's door cannot be locked usingthe door-lock knob from the outside if thekey is in the ignition switch. l When locking the doors this way...

Black plate (105,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when lock side is pushed.They all unlock when unlock side ispushed. Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch(with advanced key) All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by oper...

Black plate (106,1) Liftgate WARNING Never allow a person to ride in theluggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in theluggage compartment is dangerous.The person in the luggagecompartment could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate o...

Black plate (107,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and theliftgate cannot be unlocked, perform thefollowing procedure as an emergency measureto unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. Cap...

Black plate (109,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head,or even neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious i...

Black plate (110,1) Manual opening/closing To open a power window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the power window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch. Open Close Master control switches Driver's window Front passenger's window Open Close Front passenger ...

Black plate (111,1) NOTE Pressing the power window switch once whenthe window is fully closed will only open itabout 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenientventilation of the cabin. Canceling the two-step down function To cancel the two-step down function forthe front power windows, carry out thefollowing p...

Black plate (112,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closingpower window could stop and start openingwhen the window feels a shock that issimilar to something blocking it.In the event the jam-safe function activatesand the power window cannot be closedautomatically, pull and hold the switch...

Black plate (113,1) Engine-off power window operation The power windows can be operated forabout 40 seconds after the ignition switchis turned from the ON position to theACC or LOCK position with all doorsclosed. If either front door is opened, thepower windows will be inoperable. q Power Window Loc...

Black plate (114,1) Opening Because nobody likes getting into a veryhot car, Mazda has introduced a way toopen the two front windows and themoonroof as you approach the vehicle toget the air moving before you get in. WARNING Use the auto-window function onlywhen you can see the vehicle and it isin a...

Black plate (115,1) 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 can bestopp...

Black plate (116,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen thecap slightly and wait for any hissing tostop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illnessif ingested. Fuel spray is releasedwhen there is pressure in the fueltank and t...

Black plate (117,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the capisn't tightened securely. If the lightremains on (even after you havetightened the cap securely, driven,and restarted the engine severaltimes), it may indicate a different...

Black plate (118,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay holeindicated by the arrow to hold the hoodopen. Pad Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers, ...

Black plate (119,1) q Operating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tiltedopen to provide more ventilation. To fully tilt automatically, momentarilypush the rear of the tilt switch.To fully close automatically, momentarilypush the front of the tilt or slide switch. To stop ti...

Black plate (120,1) q Engine-off Moonroof Operation The moonroof can be operated for about40 seconds after the ignition switch isturned from the ON position to the ACCor LOCK position with all doors closed. Ifany door is opened, the moonroof will beinoperable. NOTE For engine-off operation of the mo...

Black plate (121,1) Retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Panic button To stop the windows and the moonrooffrom opening, release the button.If the operation is performed from thebeginning again, the windows and themoonroof open. NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unlessit is pressed ...

Black plate (122,1) 2. Turn the key toward the back and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate arelocked, the moonroof closes as long asthe key is turned. Close With request switch on the driver'sdoor (Advanced key) 1. If the doors and the liftgate are locked, unlock them. 2. Press the request sw...

Black plate (124,1) 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 (125,1) 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 (126,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with theimmobilizer system or the key, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key)carry a unique electronic code. For thisreason, and to assure your safety, obtaininga replacement advanced key (includin...

Black plate (127,1) CAUTION When starting the engine do notallow the following, as the enginemay not start due to the electronicsignal from the ignition key not beingtransmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metalobjects touch the key grip. Ø Spare key...

Black plate (129,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects aninappropriate entry into the vehicle, whichcould result in the vehicle or its contentsbeing stolen, the alarm alerts thesurrounding area of an abnormality bysounding the horn and flashing the hazardwarning lights.Re...

Black plate (130,1) NOTE l Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter or therequest switch, all doors and the liftgatewill automatically lock and the hazardwarning lights will flash if any of thefollowing operations are not performedwithin about 30 seconds. l A door or the liftgate i...

Black plate (132,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle 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. ...

Black plate (133,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the ...

Black plate (135,1) 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 (136,1) 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 (137,1) 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 ne...

Black plate (138,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (139,1) 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 offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (140,1) 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 (141,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift 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 le...

Black plate (142,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56km/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 isdangerous. The spinning tire couldoverheat and explode. This coul...

Black plate (143,1) CAUTION Check local regulations before usingstudded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tirepressure monitoring system, the system maynot function correctly when using tires withsteel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page5-31). q Tire Chains Check local regulatio...

Black plate (144,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle pulling to oneside when braking could result in aserious a...

Black plate (145,1) 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 (146,1) Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety dependson proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,durabili...

Black plate (147,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements in thistable. Item Model 2WD AWD 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 (148,1) 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 (149,1) 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 mo...

Black plate (150,1) 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 (152,1) Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, orboth. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect. WARNING Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal d...

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

Black plate (156,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advancedkey, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page ...

Black plate (157,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. Removing the key allowsthe steering wheel to lock. You willlose steering control and a seriousaccident could occur. (For vehiclesequipped with ...

Black plate (158,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Ma...

Black plate (159,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not co...

Black plate (160,1) NOTE For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving(page 4-8) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress theparking brake pedal fully. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress theparking brake pedal until it...

Black plate (161,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes anindicator of leakage. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible even if thebrake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake systemwarning light illuminated. Contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to hav...

Black plate (162,1) 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 (163,1) 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 (164,1) 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: NOTE This Sport AT has an option that is not include...

Black plate (165,1) q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents thefront wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the...

Black plate (166,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transaxle shiftpoints to best suit the road conditions anddriver input. This optimizes engineperformance and improves drivingcomfort. When cornering the vehicle,AAS mode will hold the transaxle in...

Black plate (168,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shiftlever forward ( ) once. 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 hig...

Black plate (169,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1automatically while in the second gear fixedmode. 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 mp...

Black plate (170,1) 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 stiffer than usualduring normal driving, consult anAuthorize...

Black plate (171,1) q AWD Driving WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvers when driving thisvehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvering of this vehicle isdangerous as it could result in theincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle roll-over, personalinju...

Black plate (172,1) WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off theground: Spinning a wheel that is off theground as a result of the vehiclebeing stuck or in a ditch isdangerous. The drive assembly couldbe seriously damaged which couldlead to an accident or could evenlead to overheating, oil leakage, and...

Black plate (173,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under thefollowing conditions: Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerousand could result in loss...

Black plate (174,1) 3. Press down the cruise control switch and release it at the speed you want.Release the accelerator at the sametime. Cruise control switch Don't continue to hold the switch. Untilyou release it, speed will continue to drop(unless you continue to accelerate) andyou'll miss the de...

Black plate (175,1) To increase speed using acceleratorpedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerateto the desired speed.press down the cruise control switch andrelease it immediately. Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on. Greater...

Black plate (177,1) q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. If the TCS or DSC isoperating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC mayhave a malfunction and they may notoperate correctly...

Black plate (178,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse isreplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. Whenthis happens, the TCS OFF indicator lightflashes and the TCS/DSC indicator lightilluminates.To reactivate the DSC, perform the followingprocedure with the battery connected. 1. Turn the igni...

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctlyunless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct sizespecified for your Mazda on allfour wheels. Ø Use tires of the samemanufacturer, brand and treadpattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may not oper...

Black plate (181,1) Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire.If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via thewarning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tir...

Black plate (183,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen the...

Black plate (185,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

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 5-34Odometer, 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) Odometer The odometer records the total distancethe vehicle has been driven. Trip meter The trip meter can record the totaldistance of two trips. One is recorded intrip meter A, and the other is recorded intrip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record thedistance from the p...

Black plate (190,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated enginecan cause serious engine damage(page 7-11). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is in the tank. We recommendkeeping the tank over 1/4 full. When thelow fuel warning light illuminates orwhen the needle is near E, re...

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 5-40 Charging System Warning Light 5-41 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-42 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (195,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge thebattery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABSwarning light comes on. This is due to a weakbattery, not a malfunction.Recharge the battery. q Electronic Brake ForceDistribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distributioncont...

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

Black plate (197,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean Authorized Mazda Dealer performall servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious in...

Black plate (198,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continuessounding even if the vehicle speed lowersto 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until theseatbelt is fastened or the beep soundperiod has passed. Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to faste...

Black plate (199,1) q Automatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.The light illuminates when the transaxlehas a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warninglight illuminates, the transaxle hasan electrical...

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 usethe auxiliary key to continue drivingthe vehicle. Have the vehicleins...

Black plate (203,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEYindicator light (green) does not flash even ifthe battery power is low.Refer to Setting Change (FunctionCustomization)(page 3-18). 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. Whenthis happens, the TCS OFF indicator lightflashes and the TCS/DSC indicator lightilluminates.To reactivate the DSC, perform the followingprocedure with the battery connected. 1. Turn the igni...

Black plate (206,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the airbag/front seat belt pretensioner systemand the warning light, a warning beepsound will be heard for about 1 minute.After that, the one-minute beep will berepeated eve...

Black plate (207,1) 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) 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 (210,1) 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 (211,1) 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 thewindshield, affect your visibil...

Black plate (212,1) 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 operate continuouslyuntil the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect thefluid level (page 8-27). If it's...

Black plate (213,1) 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 (214,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (215,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (216,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switch in theACC position when the eng...

Black plate (217,1) 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 of trouble bu...

Black plate (218,1) 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_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page218Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:18 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (219,1) 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.Manual Type ............................................................................

Black plate (220,1) 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 (221,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflowamount, set the mode selector dial at . l For example, when the mode selector dial isat the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor...

Black plate (222,1) This mode can be used when driving on adusty road or in similar conditions. It alsohelps to provide quicker cooling of theinterior. WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather is dangerous asit will...

Black plate (223,1) q Ventilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mod...

Black plate (224,1) 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 (225,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off theclimate control system. Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature.Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial Fast Slow The fan has seven speeds. The selectedspeed will be displayed...

Black plate (226,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions canbe selected. Press the switch to selectoutside/recirculated air positions. Recirculated air position (indicatorlight illuminated) Use this position when going throughtunnels, driving in congested traffic (highengine exh...

Black plate (227,1) 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Hot Cold To turn off the system, press the OFFswitch. NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum highor low will not provide the desiredtemperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restric...

Black plate (229,1) 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 Ø To prevent damage to theantenna, remove it before enteringa car wash facility or passingbeneath ...

Black plate (230,1) 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 (232,1) 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 (233,1) 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 (235,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a licensefor private, non-commercial use and does notconvey a license nor imply any right to use thisproduct in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or a...

Black plate (236,1) 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 ...

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Black plate (239,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displayed on the information display. l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer yourvehicle is equipped with. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) Power/Volume/Sou...

Black plate (241,1) Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. Bose Sound System-equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treb...

Black plate (242,1) 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 ALCOFF or ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 modes. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot ® (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) Audi...

Black plate (243,1) NOTE l Centerpoint ® operates optimally with a 2- channel stereo CD. MP3 audio files can beplayed, however, MP3 audio files encodedwith high compression may result in poorsound quality. l Centerpoint ® is available for 2-channel stereo audio except for AM radio/FM radio/SIRIUS di...

Black plate (244,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Satellite button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electric serial number Seek tuning buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the...

Black plate (248,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button Reverse button Fast-forward button Random button Track down button Track up button Load button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Type Playable data Music CD player(non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) I...

Black plate (250,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Reverse button Fast-forward button Track down button Random button Scan button Channel preset buttons Track up button Disc up/Folder up button Disc down/Folder down button Display feed dial Load button CD slot CD eject button Repeat button CD ...

Black plate (255,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot 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 (256,1) 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 turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition swit...

Black plate (257,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3>cyclical). NOTE CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satelliteradio modes cannot be selected in thefollo...

Black plate (259,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (260,1) 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, reinsertthe visor extender, otherwise the...

Black plate (261,1) 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 ignitionswitch is in the LOCK position (withthe ignition key removed...

Black plate (262,1) 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 6-48 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page262Wednes...

Black plate (263,1) Information Display Climate control display/ Ambient temperature display Audio display Clock Without navigation system q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display, Fully Au...

Black plate (264,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” ...

Black plate (265,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambienttemperature display may differ from theactual ambient temperature depending onthe surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l T...

Black plate (266,1) 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. Thecontents may spill when the door isopened or closed. 6-52 Interior Comfort...

Black plate (267,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

Black plate (268,1) 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 (271,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ...................

Black plate (272,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (273,1) 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 Spare tire Jack Wing bolt Jack lever Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet (Mexico) (Except Mexico) Tiedown eyelet Tiedown eyelet In Case o...

Black plate (274,1) 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 rear door ifthe rear seatback is folded forward.Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10. To secure the jack 1...

Black plate (275,1) CAUTION Ø When using the temporary sparetire, driving stability may decreasecompared to when using only theconventional tire.Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporaryspare tire or to the vehicle, observethe following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50mph). Ø Avoid...

Black plate (276,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it couldindicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off th...

Black plate (277,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, butdon't remove any lug nuts until the tirehas been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position WARNING Use onl...

Black plate (278,1) 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. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove t...

Black plate (279,1) 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 (280,1) 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) 89 ― 117 (9 ― 11, 66 ― 86) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerous...

Black plate (281,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: ...

Black plate (283,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, turn the key tothe LOCK position, wait 10 secondsand try again. 2. Depress the accele...

Black plate (284,1) 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 (288,1) 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 (289,1) WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all fourwheels off the ground: 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 causean accident. If the drive train h...

Black plate (290,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completelyremoved. Do not use excessive forceas it may damage the cap or scratchthe painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the ti...

Black plate (291,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towingthis vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-18) and “ Tiedown Hooks ” (page 7-19) an...

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

Black plate (294,1) 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 (295,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (296,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles),...

Black plate (298,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every ...

Black plate (308,1) 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 (309,1) 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 (310,1) 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 8-18 Maintenance an...

Black plate (311,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized 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 (312,1) The quality designation SM, 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 (313,1) NOTE When closing the engine oil cap, place the capwith the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE( ) position. Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHE...

Black plate (315,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type enginecoolant. If engine coolant other than FL22type is used, the engine coolant must bereplaced earlier than the specified replacementinterval indicated in the scheduledmaintenance (page 8-3). If...

Black plate (316,1) q Adding Brake Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid onyourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes withwater and get medical attention.Brake fluid spil...

Black plate (318,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and thefluid is at normal operating temperature,about 65°C (150°F), the level must bebetween Full and Low. Fluid cold scale B...

Black plate (319,1) 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 thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould result in an acc...

Black plate (320,1) 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 (321,1) 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow. 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshieldlet the wiper arm down easily, don'tlet it slap down on the windshield. 4. Pull down the blade rubber and...

Black plate (322,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal stiffeners areswitched, the blade's wipingefficiency could be reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side,or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metalsti...

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

Black plate (324,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (326,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performingbattery 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 (327,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check thetire condition every day, includingwhether the tires all look inflated properly.Inspect all tire pressure monthly(including the spare) when the tires arecold. Maintain recommended pressuresfor the best ...

Black plate (328,1) l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures tospecification (page 10-6) and inspect thelug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radialtires that have an asymmetrical treadpattern or studs onl...

Black plate (329,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they arenot being used on the road. It is recommendedthat tires generally be replaced when they are6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climatesor frequent high loading conditions canaccelerate the aging process. You shouldreplace the spare...

Black plate (331,1) 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 (332,1) 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 repl...

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

Black plate (336,1) NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. Therear combination component must be replaced. License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens andremove the lens by carefully prying onthe edge of the lens with a flatheadscrewdriver....

Black plate (337,1) 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 (338,1) CAUTION 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 do not work and the fuses inthe cabin are normal, inspect the fuseblock under the hood. If a f...

Black plate (339,1) 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 (342,1) 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 (343,1) 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 (344,1) 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 (345,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle ...

Black plate (346,1) q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at thefactory, but additional protective treatmentafter the vehicle has been put into use willextend the life of the body.We recommend that you consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer concerning thisadditional precaution. q Bright...

Black plate (347,1) 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 (348,1) 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 (355,1) 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 (357,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) 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 (358,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the followinginformation: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper...

Black plate (359,1) 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 (360,1) 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 9-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Impor...

Black plate (361,1) 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 (362,1) 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 (363,1) 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 (364,1) 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 (367,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the...

Black plate (368,1) Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page368Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (369,1) 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 (370,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (371,1) 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 (375,1) 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 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (377,1) 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 (378,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (379,1) q Glossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (380,1) 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 (381,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (382,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs ...

Black plate (383,1) 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 (385,1) 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 cargow...

Black plate (386,1) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load oneach axle must never exce...

Black plate (387,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (388,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (389,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, ordamage to the vehicle.Do not use replacement tires with lower load...

Black plate (390,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:(1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pass...

Black plate (391,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (393,1) 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 (395,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (396,1) 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 (397,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page397Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (398,1) 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 (401,1) (Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear 235/60R18 103H 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi) Temporary spare tire (Except Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi) (Mexico) Tire size Inflation pressure 205/80R16 100M 250 kPa (36 psi) q Fuses Refer...

Black plate (403,1) 11 Index 11-1 CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page403Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM Form No.8X59-EA-07E

2 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the following accessory. l Map Disc CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD...

4 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Contents Preparation n Before UseAccessories ........................................................................................ 2Laser products: .............................................................................

5 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Advanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 46 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home Storage), (Memory Point D...

6 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Safety Information n Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility ...

7 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Caution Caution The presence o...

8 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Introduction n Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the ...

9 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Names and Functions The navigation system can be operated by pressing a button on the panel (panel button) or selecting a button displayed on the screen (on-screen button). 1 2 3 4 10 11 6 5 7 8 9 13 12 Panel button Mazda CX-9 On-screen button Panel b...

10 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r 1. FM/AM button: FM/AM broadcast reception. Each time the button is pressed, the reception mode switches through three reception modes: FM 1 FM 2 AM. 2. SAT button: SIRIUS digital satellite radio reception. 3. CD button: CD ...

12 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Activation Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in...

13 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r l The Current Position screen appears. Note l You can select the language by selecting the on-screen button. You can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 22) l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you sel...

14 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite. Before Steps select MENU Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you prefer 24-hour display; for 12-hour display. Select to move the setting ahead by...

15 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Navigation Set Up l You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. ...

16 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Navigation Set Up You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU Open the [LANGUAGE] screen Select your preferred language from the list. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41

18 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Navigation Set Up This function allows you to correct any error in the position or direction of your vehicle display. Before Steps select Adjusting Current Position and Direction select Open the [Calibrate Position] screen Move to the correct position and se...

19 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r select . h you are urrent omplete. Map Version The map and software version numbers can be confirmed using this function. select Map and software versions are now displayed. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41

20 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Auto : The display will automatically switch between Day and Night illumination mode when the headl...

21 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a way point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the remaining time....

22 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Navigation Set Up This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of Interest) menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds of categories which you use most regularly. 1 select 2 Select ...

23 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Navigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Map display mode Sin...

24 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU Open the [MAPCONFIGURATION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display. n Turn Guidance Turn Arrow (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the next juncti...

25 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 29) (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker ( page 54) (3) Clock Clock will be displayed when you set up Clock on Navigation Set Up On. (4) Vehicle mark...

26 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Menu appears when pressing . Screens During Route Guidance (1) Distance and Time to Destination display Displays the time* and distance to the destination or way point.Selecting this will display the next and further information on the way point or time and ...

27 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Display menu screen will be shown when you press the (DISP) button.Press the (DISP) button to display the display menu. n Adjusting the screen quality l Screen brightnessPress the on-screen button to brighten the screen, or to darken. l Screen co...

29 Getting star ted If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Screen change n Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voic...

30 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Destination Entry and Route Search l You can set the destination using various methods provided by the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Search Area) Address MENU Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select the : ID, OR, W : CA, NV : AZ, CO, : IA, KS, M ...

34 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically. Sets the destination to the nearest hospita...

36 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Point Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freeway On/Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select Select Select the d Select Select the P ...

38 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Quick POI l You can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displayed on the map. Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map LocalSearch DeletingPOIMarkers Before Steps Displaying POI(s) on a Map ( above) S...

39 Routing If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Character Entry Street name, city name, and other input House phone number, and other input Select the first several characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select your target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewe...

40 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Direct Destination Input DirectDestinationInput SelectingRoute 1 Touch the map to set the cursor to the desired destination.The map scrolls faster the further away the touched location is from the cursor. Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary. 2 Select...

41 Routing If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fast Food French Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Gro...

42 Routing Ad dress Book Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select RoutePreferences Modificationof Destination or Way Point Positions Deletion of Destination or Way Points Detour Turn List MENU Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS...

50 Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition Voice Recognition l Voice control can be carried out by simply Pressing VOICE switch on the steering wheel switch and using a voice command ( page 51) spoken into the microphone. Voice RecognitionStructure l Microphone surface Voice entry recognition. l V...

51 V o ice Recognition Avoiding Voice Recognition Errors. Read the notes listed below to allow the Voice Recognition function to recognize your voice properly. l Speak a voice command clearly. l Keep yourself in a safe driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to make your voice comma...

52 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition V o lume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU Open the [VOLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate button to set the volume to between (minimum) and (max...

53 If necessar y Precautions/System Performance Voice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be dis...

54 Routing Ad dress Book If necessar y GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangul...

55 If necessar y Precautions/System Performance In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you may encounter the following ...

56 Routing Ad dress Book If necessar y Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions....

57 If necessar y Troubleshooting Note There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask for repair services. No picture l Check if a...

59 If necessar y Troubleshooting Please insert a MAP DVD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP DVD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dirty, scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be played with this unit or the inco...

60 Routing Ad dress Book If necessar y Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for cleaning Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc, consult an Expert Dealer, we re...

61 A u dio Operation Contents Audio system n Audio Operation l Operating Tips for Audio system ................................................... 62 (Radio Reception), (Operating Tips for In-Dash CD Changer), (Operating tips for MP3), (CD-TEXT) l Operating Tips for Display ............................

62 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up Audio Operation n Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they c...

68 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up l The liquid crystal display may not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to the vehicle battery being disconnected. l If the liquid crystal display ...

69 A u dio Operation n Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. Note To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a lon...

72 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up n Rear seat-optimized (With Rear Entertainment System) (Mazda CX-9 only) The rear seat-optimized function allows passengers to optimize the audio output to the re...

74 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up n Tuning The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them o...

75 A u dio Operation n Auto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi-tional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels. Select and hold the on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is ...

76 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up n Inserting the CD The display must be open (lowered) to insert the CD. The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD an...

77 A u dio Operation n During MP3 CD playback The album title, the track title, the folder name, the file number, and the artist name will be dis-played. Note The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion. A CD cannot be inserted while the display reads "WAIT". n Normal insertion ...

78 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A u dio Operation N a vigation Set Up n Multiple insertion 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) button. 2.Press the on-screen button for 1.5 seconds or more. The display opens and "WAIT" is displayed. 3.L...

79 A u dio Operation n Multiple ejection 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) button. 2.Press the on-screen button for 1.5 seconds or more. The CD ejects after the display is opened and the desired tray number flashes 3.Pull out the CD. 4.The next CD will be ejected automatically. This operation repeats until a...

86 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC Rear Vie w Monitor Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor Cautions The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle. Note l I...

87 Rear Vie w Monitor Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switch in the ON position to switch the display to the rear view monitor display. Note When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the previ...

88 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC Rear Vie w Monitor Rear View Monitor Operation The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering...

89 Rear Vie w Monitor Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause a variance in distance perspective. 1 W...

92 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 onl y) Bluetooth Hands-Free If the Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated, information such as radio wave reception conditions of the Bluetooth Hands-Free are displayed on t...