Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page10 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Luggage compartment light ...page 6-51 Seat belt ...page 2-14 Air bags ...page 2-45 Overhead light ...page 6-50 Center console ...page 6-56 Bottle Holder ...page 6-55 Remote fuel-filler lid release ...page...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page10 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Luggage compartment light ...page 6-51 Seat belt ...page 2-14 Air bags ...page 2-45 Overhead light ...page 6-50 Center console ...page 6-56 Bottle Holder ...page 6-55 Remote fuel-filler lid release ...page...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page11 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front Hood ...page 3-44 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-21 Moonroof ...page 3-45 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-42 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page11 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front Hood ...page 3-44 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-21 Moonroof ...page 3-45 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-42 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless ...20 User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators ...3-21 Doors and Locks ...Keys (with Retractable Type Key) ...Keyless Entry System ...Door Locks ...Liftgate ...Power Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...Hood ...Moonroof í ...Security System ...Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent ...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless ...20 User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators ...3-21 Doors and Locks ...Keys (with Retractable Type Key) ...Keyless Entry System ...Door Locks ...Liftgate ...Power Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...Hood ...Moonroof í ...Security System ...Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...Theft-Deterrent ...
Owner's Manual
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... Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be checked after the engine is started . 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...
... Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be checked after the engine is started . 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...
Owner's Manual
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... and flames away from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is removed too quickly. The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page118 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Then remove it .... Before refueling, stop . Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also ...
... and flames away from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is removed too quickly. The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page118 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Then remove it .... Before refueling, stop . Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also ...
Owner's Manual
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..., driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page119 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote... fuel-filler lid release. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. To close the ...
..., driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page119 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote... fuel-filler lid release. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. To close the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving ... ...4-7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-11 Turbocharger Information ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page137 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (137,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
... Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ...4-5 Before Getting In ...4-5 After Getting In ...4-5 Driving Tips ...4-6 Break-In Period ...4-6 Money-Saving ... ...4-7 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-10 Overloading ...4-11 Turbocharger Information ...4-12 Towing ...4-13 Trailer Towing ...4-13 4-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page137 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (137,1) 4 Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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.... Gasoline containing alcohol, such as 87 octane [ (R+M)/2 method] (91RON) can only use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will result in the table. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page138 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use oxygenated...
.... Gasoline containing alcohol, such as 87 octane [ (R+M)/2 method] (91RON) can only use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will result in the table. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page138 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use oxygenated...
Owner's Manual
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... l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't operate the engine at the middle rear of the vehicle, however this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with the ignition switch turned off. Don't push-start or pull-start your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off. Don't... requirements. CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause serious injury or death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page139 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (139,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...
... l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't operate the engine at the middle rear of the vehicle, however this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with the ignition switch turned off. Don't push-start or pull-start your Mazda with the ignition switch turned off. Don't... requirements. CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause serious injury or death. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page139 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (139,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...
Owner's Manual
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...draw fresh air when idling the engine: Exhaust gas is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page140 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (140,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if...exhaust gas is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon...
...draw fresh air when idling the engine: Exhaust gas is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page140 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (140,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if...exhaust gas is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon...
Owner's Manual
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...may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. 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. ... Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in correct alignment. Slow down on fuel and repairs. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on a tank of...
...may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. 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. ... Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in correct alignment. Slow down on fuel and repairs. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your foot on a tank of...
Owner's Manual
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...Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. Extra fuel additives are NOT recommended. Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-12). Damage to alter the engine's ignition timing, fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page148 Monday, March 13 2006 ...5:6 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. To...
...Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. Extra fuel additives are NOT recommended. Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-12). Damage to alter the engine's ignition timing, fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page148 Monday, March 13 2006 ...5:6 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. To...
Owner's Manual
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...down the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Stop; Have a helper put wheel blocks against the curb. With the transaxle in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). ...4-20 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page156 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid ...
...down the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Stop; Have a helper put wheel blocks against the curb. With the transaxle in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). ...4-20 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page156 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Avoid ...
Owner's Manual
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This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard when the driver's door is started . It will be checked after the engine is started in the...engine, let it returns to start, wait 10 seconds before the engine is started (page 5-36). 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. ACC(Accessory)...
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard when the driver's door is started . It will be checked after the engine is started in the...engine, let it returns to start, wait 10 seconds before the engine is started (page 5-36). 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. ACC(Accessory)...
Owner's Manual
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...the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page169 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at... higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery ...
...the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page169 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at... higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery ...
Owner's Manual
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...to seasonal changes, tire temperatures are also lower. TPMS does not alleviate your tires is significantly under-inflated. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Form No.8V28-EA-06B Each tire, ....) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure gauge. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page182 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors...
...to seasonal changes, tire temperatures are also lower. TPMS does not alleviate your tires is significantly under-inflated. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Form No.8V28-EA-06B Each tire, ....) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure gauge. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page182 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page187 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...page 5-32 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-32 Tachometer ...page 5-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-34 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-34 Dashboard Illumination ...page 5-35 5-31 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page187 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...page 5-32 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-32 Tachometer ...page 5-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-34 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-34 Dashboard Illumination ...page 5-35 5-31 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
Owner's Manual
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...Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from where the fuel tank is turned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again...from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the total distance of kilometers (miles). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page189 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed. ...
...Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from where the fuel tank is turned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again...from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the total distance of kilometers (miles). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page189 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... near H, it indicates overheating. 5-34 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page190 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge...
... near H, it indicates overheating. 5-34 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page190 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page192 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-38 Charging System Warning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 ABS Warning Light 5-38 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-41 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-41 5-36 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page192 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-38 Charging System Warning Light 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-40 ABS Warning Light 5-38 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-41 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-41 5-36 Form No.8V28-EA-06B