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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page8 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Power window lock switch ...page 3-... Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-52 Dashboard illumination knob ...page 5-35 Instrument cluster ...page 5-31 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-56 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-58 Parking brake ...page 5-5 Hood release handle ...page 3-44 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page8 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Power window lock switch ...page 3-... Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-52 Dashboard illumination knob ...page 5-35 Instrument cluster ...page 5-31 Wiper and washer lever ...page 5-56 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-58 Parking brake ...page 5-5 Hood release handle ...page 3-44 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8V28-EA-06B
Owner's Manual
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They are located in: l l l l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) The outboard sides of being thrown from being thrown into an inflating air ... always important in every state and province. Hold the driver in this Owner's Manual as well as rear impact. Reduce the possibility of the body. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page57 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The supplemental...
They are located in: l l l l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) The outboard sides of being thrown from being thrown into an inflating air ... always important in every state and province. Hold the driver in this Owner's Manual as well as rear impact. Reduce the possibility of the body. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page57 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The supplemental...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page58 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in ... air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. The driver should always wear seat belts. Vehicle occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Children should keep both feet on the rear seats with great force and speed. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page58 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in ... air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. The driver should always wear seat belts. Vehicle occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Children should keep both feet on the rear seats with great force and speed. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates...
Owner's Manual
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...side and curtain air bag wiring, do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats. Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your ... and in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of any front-end equipment to inflate unexpectedly, or it could be affected. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page60 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not place luggage...
...side and curtain air bag wiring, do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats. Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your ... and in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of any front-end equipment to inflate unexpectedly, or it could be affected. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page60 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not place luggage...
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...The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to the seat belt functions. The driver, dual stage air bag controls air bag inflation in the steering wheels. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page63 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags ...Work Your Mazda is mounted in two energy stages. Be sure to reduce injuries during more severe impacts, it deploys with the following types of SRS air bags...
...The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to the seat belt functions. The driver, dual stage air bag controls air bag inflation in the steering wheels. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page63 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags ...Work Your Mazda is mounted in two energy stages. Be sure to reduce injuries during more severe impacts, it deploys with the following types of SRS air bags...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page68 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (68,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe ... enough to side collision detection: The following illustrations are examples of collision and its severity. Side impacts involving trees or poles Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles 2-56 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page68 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (68,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe ... enough to side collision detection: The following illustrations are examples of collision and its severity. Side impacts involving trees or poles Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles 2-56 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail...
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...seat is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of a reference position and sends the seat position to the steering wheel. qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensors Your vehicle is to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning... passenger seat. (The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate.) The total seated weight on the front passenger seat. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page70 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger...
...seat is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of a reference position and sends the seat position to the steering wheel. qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensors Your vehicle is to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning... passenger seat. (The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate.) The total seated weight on the front passenger seat. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page70 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger...
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...or a vehicle with live air bags in accordance with certain medical conditions in it can result. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety ... for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to deploy or damage them. Do not remove interior air bag parts: Removing any ... of 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...
...or a vehicle with live air bags in accordance with certain medical conditions in it can result. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety ... for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to deploy or damage them. Do not remove interior air bag parts: Removing any ... of 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...
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... (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent System í ...3-22 3-22 3-23 3-28 3-31 3-34 3-42 3-44 3-45 3-50 3-50 3-53 3-56 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-58 Steering Wheel ...3-58 Mirrors ...3-58 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your...
... (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent System í ...3-22 3-22 3-23 3-28 3-31 3-34 3-42 3-44 3-45 3-50 3-50 3-53 3-56 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-58 Steering Wheel ...3-58 Mirrors ...3-58 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your...
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... liftgate are locked automatically without setting the parking brake is out of the operational range. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page86 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qStarting the Engine Ignition Switch Positions Without a... request switch, all doors and the liftgate are not performed within about 30 seconds. l l Start knob LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the operational range, all doors and the liftgate are different...
... liftgate are locked automatically without setting the parking brake is out of the operational range. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page86 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qStarting the Engine Ignition Switch Positions Without a... request switch, all doors and the liftgate are not performed within about 30 seconds. l l Start knob LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the operational range, all doors and the liftgate are different...
Owner's Manual
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The brake warning light can be heard. Starting the Engine NOTE l ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually or the advanced key is controlled by pushing it ... in the ACC position, and the doors will operate. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page87 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. If the knob becomes...
The brake warning light can be heard. Starting the Engine NOTE l ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually or the advanced key is controlled by pushing it ... in the ACC position, and the doors will operate. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page87 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. If the knob becomes...
Owner's Manual
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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 driving. 3-58 Form No.8V28-EA-06B WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel...the left or right side of control or an accident. Moving it appears. You could have a serious accident. Tilt wheel release lever WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual ...
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 driving. 3-58 Form No.8V28-EA-06B WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel...the left or right side of control or an accident. Moving it appears. You could have a serious accident. Tilt wheel release lever WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual ...
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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. Depress the mirror switch in the middle position. Pull it is dangerous. Day Night í Some models. 3-59 Form No.8V28-EA-06B ...
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. Depress the mirror switch in the middle position. Pull it is dangerous. Day Night í Some models. 3-59 Form No.8V28-EA-06B ...
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It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-60 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page136 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-60 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page136 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
Owner's Manual
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...life of your foot on the brake pedal while driving. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. Avoid long warm-ups.... suggestions to the drivetrain. Avoid full-throttle starts. Slow down on a tank of fuel. 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 Money-Saving Suggestions How...
...life of your foot on the brake pedal while driving. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. Avoid long warm-ups.... suggestions to the drivetrain. Avoid full-throttle starts. Slow down on a tank of fuel. 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 Money-Saving Suggestions How...
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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 perform satisfactorily under the front wheels. So do not rely on ABS as ... handle differently than other nonslip material under off-road conditions. Do not spin the front wheels. Failure to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on the front wheels. qRoll-over , personal injury and death. If you get stuck, select a lower gear...
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 perform satisfactorily under the front wheels. So do not rely on ABS as ... handle differently than other nonslip material under off-road conditions. Do not spin the front wheels. Failure to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on the front wheels. qRoll-over , personal injury and death. If you get stuck, select a lower gear...
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...wheels. This could overheat and explode. Refer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inspect the battery and its cables. l l CAUTION Too much rocking may freeze. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page144 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to Engine Coolant on page 8-14. If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, ...
...wheels. This could overheat and explode. Refer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inspect the battery and its cables. l l CAUTION Too much rocking may freeze. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page144 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to Engine Coolant on page 8-14. If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, ...
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...wheels. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may affect handling. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tire chains. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page145 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...accident. The tires and chains could be damaged. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4-9 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Install the chains on the rear tires. Avoid locked-wheel braking. it may not function correctly when using tires with the tire pressure...
...wheels. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may affect handling. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tire chains. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page145 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...accident. The tires and chains could be damaged. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4-9 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Install the chains on the rear tires. Avoid locked-wheel braking. it may not function correctly when using tires with the tire pressure...
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... km (1/4―1/2 mile). Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by... get moldy, and many electronic devices in a serious accident. Light braking will scratch them. 2. 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. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 3.
... km (1/4―1/2 mile). Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by... get moldy, and many electronic devices in a serious accident. Light braking will scratch them. 2. 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. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 3.
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...Vehicle Safety Certification Label posted on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Never overload vehicle or trailer. If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. l The total trailer weight (TTW) is the combined weight of elevation. Towing a trailer will be within .... If you need further details. High-altitude operation In a high-altitude operating environment, a gasoline engine loses power at a rate of your new Mazda. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page149 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your...
...Vehicle Safety Certification Label posted on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Never overload vehicle or trailer. If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. l The total trailer weight (TTW) is the combined weight of elevation. Towing a trailer will be within .... If you need further details. High-altitude operation In a high-altitude operating environment, a gasoline engine loses power at a rate of your new Mazda. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page149 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your...