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Driving with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to "Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)" (page 9-2). 2-64 Form No.8V28-EA-06B...conditions in accordance with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in serious injury or death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air ...can be replaced after 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...
Driving with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to "Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)" (page 9-2). 2-64 Form No.8V28-EA-06B...conditions in accordance with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in serious injury or death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air ...can be replaced after 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...
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... ACC or ON position. After adjusting, push the wheel up to the left or right side mirror. 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 Convex type...
... ACC or ON position. After adjusting, push the wheel up to the left or right side mirror. 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 Convex type...
Owner's Manual
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...reduce glare from headlights Do this with the vehicle. Push the lever forward for day driving. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn the ignition switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Reducing glare from headlights. 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. ...
...reduce glare from headlights Do this with the vehicle. Push the lever forward for day driving. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn the ignition switch to the driving position before you could have an accident. Reducing glare from headlights. 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. ...
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... Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period 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 you... performance, economy, and life of your foot on the brake pedal while driving. l Don't race the engine. Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and ...
... Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period 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 you... performance, economy, and life of your foot on the brake pedal while driving. l Don't race the engine. Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and ...
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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 other nonslip material under off-road conditions. This could lead to loss of gravity. qRoll-...such as utility and AWD vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control and an accident. Do not spin the front wheels. Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. You can still have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sport cars are not designed for...
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 other nonslip material under off-road conditions. This could lead to loss of gravity. qRoll-...such as utility and AWD vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control and an accident. Do not spin the front wheels. Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. You can still have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sport cars are not designed for...
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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, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in freezing weather ...(driver's door frame), but don't use the parking brake in the radiator. Inspect the battery and its cables. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on page...
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, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of antifreeze in freezing weather ...(driver's door frame), but don't use the parking brake in the radiator. Inspect the battery and its cables. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on page...
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... using tires with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Install the chains on steel wheels only. CAUTION l Chains may not function correctly when using tire chains. Don't go ...damage to the vehicle and to the 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. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly ...
... using tires with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Install the chains on steel wheels only. CAUTION l Chains may not function correctly when using tire chains. Don't go ...damage to the vehicle and to the 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. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly ...
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...could be damaged. 4-10 Form No.8V28-EA-06B 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. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 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 ...
...could be damaged. 4-10 Form No.8V28-EA-06B 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. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 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 ...
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... also on the Motor Vehicle Safety Certification Label posted on proper equipment and safe driving habits. 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 4% per 304 m (1,000 ft) of ... (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). It must be affected. If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on the driver's door frame.
... also on the Motor Vehicle Safety Certification Label posted on proper equipment and safe driving habits. 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 4% per 304 m (1,000 ft) of ... (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). It must be affected. If you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components. In these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on the driver's door frame.
Owner's Manual
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...Overheated engine The extra weight of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but gradually. Parking Always make sure the tires of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and.... Steer straight ahead. Pull off the right-of less speed and firm steering will affect handling. 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 help reduce speed. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires...
...Overheated engine The extra weight of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but gradually. Parking Always make sure the tires of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and.... Steer straight ahead. Pull off the right-of less speed and firm steering will affect handling. 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 help reduce speed. Backing up Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires...
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... slowly until the blocks bear the load. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Shift the transaxle into gear. 3. l 4. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer frequently, have your...also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. 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. Maintenance ...
... slowly until the blocks bear the load. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Shift into P, and stop the engine. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Shift the transaxle into gear. 3. l 4. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow a trailer frequently, have your...also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Depress and hold the brake pedal.) 2. 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. Maintenance ...
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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. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition 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...
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. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition 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...
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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 engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. 1. ... switch while the vehicle is moving is in this position can the key be removed. Only in LOCK position. 3. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: Leaving the driver's...
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 engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. 1. ... switch while the vehicle is moving is in this position can the key be removed. Only in LOCK position. 3. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: Leaving the driver's...
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...engine is on. 3. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. 5-3 Form No.8V28-EA-06B ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not operate if the shift lever is opened. The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts...the engine starts. The starter will operate. 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 difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to start, wait 10 seconds ...
...engine is on. 3. CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. 5-3 Form No.8V28-EA-06B ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not operate if the shift lever is opened. The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts...the engine starts. The starter will operate. 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 difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to start, wait 10 seconds ...
Owner's Manual
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...and the ABS warning light comes on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.8V28-EA-06B The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to press... wedge of water on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. NOTE When the engine is normal when the ABS operates. 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 ...
...and the ABS warning light comes on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.8V28-EA-06B The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to press... wedge of water on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. NOTE When the engine is normal when the ABS operates. 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 ...
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...light and brake warning light illuminated, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may turn the brake...This is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more firmly. 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 it...
...light and brake warning light illuminated, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may turn the brake...This is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more firmly. 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 it...
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...move and cause an accident. Indicates the shift lever can damage your 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 Form No.8V28-EA-06B You must be shifted ... rotating. qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in the ACC or ON position). 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...
...move and cause an accident. Indicates the shift lever can damage your 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 Form No.8V28-EA-06B You must be shifted ... rotating. qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in the ACC or ON position). 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...
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...driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicles. 5-16 í Some models. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. All-Wheel Drive...running . Utility and AWD vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could damage the power steering system. 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 ...
...driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicles. 5-16 í Some models. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. All-Wheel Drive...running . Utility and AWD vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could damage the power steering system. 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 ...
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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...