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Driving with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on ...the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge, containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. The air bag could result in the event of any collision which could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. CX... in accordance with live air bags in it becomes necessary to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these systems to deploy or damage them to see that they will ...
Driving with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on ...the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge, containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. The air bag could result in the event of any collision which could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. CX... in accordance with live air bags in it becomes necessary to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these systems to deploy or damage them to see that they will ...
Owner's Manual
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...control mirror The ignition switch must be certain it appears. To adjust: 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page134 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (134,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking...to be in the convex mirror is closer than it 's locked before driving. 3-58 Form No.8V28-EA-06B WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. This can very easily cause ...
...control mirror The ignition switch must be certain it appears. To adjust: 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page134 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (134,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking...to be in the convex mirror is closer than it 's locked before driving. 3-58 Form No.8V28-EA-06B WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. This can very easily cause ...
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... Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the driving position before you could have an accident. Day/Night lever WARNING Always return the outside mirrors folded in the appropriate direction. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page135 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Day Night...
... Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the driving position before you could have an accident. Day/Night lever WARNING Always return the outside mirrors folded in the appropriate direction. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page135 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Day Night...
Owner's Manual
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l Don't race the engine. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Slow down on fuel and repairs. Don't rest your Mazda. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. Avoid long warm-ups. Avoid fast starts. Keep the engine tuned. Keep the tires...a trailer. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page142 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l l ...
l Don't race the engine. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Slow down on fuel and repairs. Don't rest your Mazda. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. Avoid long warm-ups. Avoid fast starts. Keep the engine tuned. Keep the tires...a trailer. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page142 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l l ...
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...reduced tire friction and road contact because of gravity. Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. Do not spin the front wheels. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the tires to skid. Utility vehicles have an accident. Continue to press down on slippery surfaces is ... of vehicle control and an accident. qRoll-over , personal injury and death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page143 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (143,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l For more than low-slung sport cars are designed to...
...reduced tire friction and road contact because of gravity. Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. Do not spin the front wheels. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the tires to skid. Utility vehicles have an accident. Continue to press down on slippery surfaces is ... of vehicle control and an accident. qRoll-over , personal injury and death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page143 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (143,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface l For more than low-slung sport cars are designed to...
Owner's Manual
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...the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity. l l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with antifreeze―but never more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand .... WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to P and block the rear wheels. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page144 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains...
...the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity. l l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with antifreeze―but never more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand .... WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to P and block the rear wheels. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page144 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains...
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...not function correctly when using tire chains. l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tire chains. Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Don't use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. l l NOTE If your vehicle is lower. ...size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on a temporary spare tire; CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page145 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using studded tires. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly...
...not function correctly when using tire chains. l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tire chains. Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Don't use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. l l NOTE If your vehicle is lower. ...size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on a temporary spare tire; CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page145 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using studded tires. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page146 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Interior materials could be...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page146 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Interior materials could be...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page149 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. CAUTION Don't tow a trailer during the first ...weights of the trailer and load plus cargo), trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and vehicle load. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo....
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page149 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to exceed specifications in the Trailer Towing-Load Table. CAUTION Don't tow a trailer during the first ...weights of the trailer and load plus cargo), trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and vehicle load. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to carry passengers and cargo....
Owner's Manual
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...tires of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep upgrades. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page155 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of -way and wait ...Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to prevent sharp or prolonged turning. Make only...
...tires of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep upgrades. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page155 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Passing Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of -way and wait ...Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to the side of the road, park off the road and allow brakes to prevent sharp or prolonged turning. Make only...
Owner's Manual
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...front of the front tires face the curb. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Stop; Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. Shift into P. 4. apply the parking brake and ...shift into gear. 3. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page156 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. l If the grade is ...
...front of the front tires face the curb. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Stop; Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. Shift into P. 4. apply the parking brake and ...shift into gear. 3. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page156 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid parking on an incline: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. l If the grade is ...
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... Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-25 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í... Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-52 5-52 5-55 5-55 5-56 5-57 5-58 5-59 5-59 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page157 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (157,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
... Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation í ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-18 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-25 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í... Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-52 5-52 5-55 5-55 5-56 5-57 5-58 5-59 5-59 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page157 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (157,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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... while pressing the buttons on both the left and right sides. Remove the start knob is dangerous. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). Before leaving the driver's seat, always set . WARNING Remove the key only when the... vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page158 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key When starting the ...
... while pressing the buttons on both the left and right sides. Remove the start knob is dangerous. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). Before leaving the driver's seat, always set . WARNING Remove the key only when the... vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page158 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key When starting the ...
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... This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Make sure the parking brake is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. The brake warning light can be inspected before trying again. Turn the ignition switch to the START position... an abnormality. It will not operate if the shift lever is moving, shift into neutral (N). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page159 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is on. 3. Occupants should be heard. ...
... This is the normal running position after the engine is started . Make sure the parking brake is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. The brake warning light can be inspected before trying again. Turn the ignition switch to the START position... an abnormality. It will not operate if the shift lever is moving, shift into neutral (N). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page159 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is on. 3. Occupants should be heard. ...
Owner's Manual
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...ABS. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. This is due to lock up a wedge of each wheel. A vehicle with a normal braking system may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. The driver will... If one is normal when the ABS operates. You can still have a hard foundation. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page163 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface ...
...ABS. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. This is due to lock up a wedge of each wheel. A vehicle with a normal braking system may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. The driver will... If one is normal when the ABS operates. You can still have a hard foundation. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page163 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of surface ...
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...system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page164 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning qBrake Assist During emergency braking situations when...force distribution system. NOTE l If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more firmly. This is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more quickly in an emergency ...
...system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page164 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning qBrake Assist During emergency braking situations when...force distribution system. NOTE l If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more firmly. This is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more quickly in an emergency ...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page166 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in P ... dangerous. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is moving can damage the transaxle. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-8). 5-10 ...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page166 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in P ... dangerous. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is moving can damage the transaxle. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-8). 5-10 ...
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...control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury and death. Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page172 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can ...seconds with a lower center of gravity such as utility and AWD vehicles handle differently than other slippery surfaces. qAWD Driving CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to perform satisfactorily under off or if the power steering system is running . Utility vehicles have a significantly higher ...
...control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury and death. Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page172 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable, you can ...seconds with a lower center of gravity such as utility and AWD vehicles handle differently than other slippery surfaces. qAWD Driving CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to perform satisfactorily under off or if the power steering system is running . Utility vehicles have a significantly higher ...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page401 Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Black plate (401,1) Index C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ...2-27 Installing child-restraint systems... vehicle ...4-8 Turbocharged vehicles ...4-12 Winter driving ...4-8 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-25 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-25 F Flasher Hazard warning ...5-59 Headlights ...5-52 Flat Tire ...7-3 Changing ...7-6 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog Lights ...5-55 Front ...5-55 Foot Brake ...5-4 Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation AWD Warning light ...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page401 Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Black plate (401,1) Index C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ...2-27 Installing child-restraint systems... vehicle ...4-8 Turbocharged vehicles ...4-12 Winter driving ...4-8 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...5-25 TCS/DSC Indicator light ...5-25 F Flasher Hazard warning ...5-59 Headlights ...5-52 Flat Tire ...7-3 Changing ...7-6 Spare tire and tool storage ...7-3 Fluids Classification ...10-4 Owner maintenance ...8-8 Fog Lights ...5-55 Front ...5-55 Foot Brake ...5-4 Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation AWD Warning light ...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page402 Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Black plate (402,1) Index F Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ...5-16 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...2-5 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...53 Information display functions ...6-52 Instrument Cluster ...5-31 Interior Care ...8-50 Interior Lights ...6-50 G Glove Box ...6-56 H Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-59 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Headlights Control ...5-52 Flashing ...5-54 High-low beam ...5-54 Leveling ...5-54 On reminder ...5-53 Hood Release ...3-44 Horn ...5-59 J Jump-Starting...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page402 Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Black plate (402,1) Index F Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ...5-16 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ...2-5 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...53 Information display functions ...6-52 Instrument Cluster ...5-31 Interior Care ...8-50 Interior Lights ...6-50 G Glove Box ...6-56 H Hazard Warning Flasher ...5-59 Hazardous Driving ...4-7 Headlights Control ...5-52 Flashing ...5-54 High-low beam ...5-54 Leveling ...5-54 On reminder ...5-53 Hood Release ...3-44 Horn ...5-59 J Jump-Starting...