Owner's Manual
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...follow its recommendations. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is necessary, that all models, equipment and options. Please be aware that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. So when maintenance or service is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant... in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page3 Monday, March 13 2006 5:4 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2006...
...follow its recommendations. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is necessary, that all models, equipment and options. Please be aware that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. So when maintenance or service is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant... in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page3 Monday, March 13 2006 5:4 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. ©2006...
Owner's Manual
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...basic operations and controls; In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. Maintenance and Care How to do in top condition. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties ...and add-on what to keep your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page5 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5...
...basic operations and controls; In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on equipment. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. Maintenance and Care How to do in top condition. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties ...and add-on what to keep your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page5 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page13 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-... ...How the SRS Air Bags Work ...SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ...Limitations to SRS Air Bag ...Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System ...Monitoring and Maintenance ... 2-2 2-2 2-5 2-9 2-14 2-14 2-17 2-19 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-27 2-31 2-40 2-45 2-45 2-50 2-51 2-55 2-56 2-58 2-63 2-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page13 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-... ...How the SRS Air Bags Work ...SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ...Limitations to SRS Air Bag ...Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System ...Monitoring and Maintenance ... 2-2 2-2 2-5 2-9 2-14 2-14 2-17 2-19 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-27 2-31 2-40 2-45 2-45 2-50 2-51 2-55 2-56 2-58 2-63 2-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B...
Owner's Manual
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... weight sensors" (page 2-58). The air bags have deployed. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page75 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as indicated in the chart. Front passenger...
... weight sensors" (page 2-58). The air bags have deployed. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page75 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as indicated in the chart. Front passenger...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page81 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is reduced. Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. Dispose of the battery using a flathead screwdriver, then rotate and remove the...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page81 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is reduced. Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. Dispose of the battery using a flathead screwdriver, then rotate and remove the...
Owner's Manual
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...position, the system is subject to local conditions. NOTE l Transmitter Lock button Panic button Unlock button The keyless entry system is subject to Maintenance (page 3-5). It can also help you signal for attention. To install a new battery, refer to the following two conditions: (1) this... accept any door or the liftgate is pushed in, the system does not operate. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page90 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system...
...position, the system is subject to local conditions. NOTE l Transmitter Lock button Panic button Unlock button The keyless entry system is subject to Maintenance (page 3-5). It can also help you signal for attention. To install a new battery, refer to the following two conditions: (1) this... accept any door or the liftgate is pushed in, the system does not operate. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page90 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system...
Owner's Manual
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... battery before the advanced key becomes unusable. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page94 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep Under the following conditions, if... indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. The KEY warning light (red) will be locked. Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5).
... battery before the advanced key becomes unusable. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page94 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep Under the following conditions, if... indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. The KEY warning light (red) will be locked. Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5).
Owner's Manual
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...LOCK position. Refer to continue in the instrument cluster flashes. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page97 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators...the When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-21 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Check whether the advanced key has been ... a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5. When a door is closed, a beep sound is open.
...LOCK position. Refer to continue in the instrument cluster flashes. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page97 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators...the When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-21 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Check whether the advanced key has been ... a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5. When a door is closed, a beep sound is open.
Owner's Manual
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...-06B Additional transmitters can be dead. To install a new battery, refer to be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page100 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button The keyless entry system is subject to the following... complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to Maintenance (page 3-26).
...-06B Additional transmitters can be dead. To install a new battery, refer to be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page100 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button The keyless entry system is subject to the following... complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to Maintenance (page 3-26).
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page102 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into fire and/or water. Turning off the alarm Press... 30 seconds, and the following instructions. Dispose of explosion if the battery is open or closed. Turning on them. Never deform or crush. l l qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter. Never disassemble. There is not installed correctly. NOTE CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down....
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page102 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into fire and/or water. Turning off the alarm Press... 30 seconds, and the following instructions. Dispose of explosion if the battery is open or closed. Turning on them. Never deform or crush. l l qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter. Never disassemble. There is not installed correctly. NOTE CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down....
Owner's Manual
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... procedure within 40 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page112 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons such as a switch is fully closed . Turn the...
... procedure within 40 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page112 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons such as a switch is fully closed . Turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... will be caught by the moonroof and result in Step 2. NOTE Open Close Close Re-initializing If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for about 40 seconds after the doors and the liftgate are closed . The rear of the moonroof, the switch must be pushed firmly... open to the fully open or close. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be inoperable. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page122 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To stop sliding partway, push any door is opened or closed from outside the vehicle...
... will be caught by the moonroof and result in Step 2. NOTE Open Close Close Re-initializing If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for about 40 seconds after the doors and the liftgate are closed . The rear of the moonroof, the switch must be pushed firmly... open to the fully open or close. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be inoperable. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page122 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To stop sliding partway, push any door is opened or closed from outside the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... l Always be inspected. If you plan to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page141 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (141,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside ...tires. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of a leak. Check all doors closed and locked?
... l Always be inspected. If you plan to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page141 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (141,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside ...tires. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of a leak. Check all doors closed and locked?
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal while driving. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the wheels in correct alignment. This causes the loss of power steering... starts. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Keep the tires properly inflated. 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.
... the brake pedal while driving. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the wheels in correct alignment. This causes the loss of power steering... starts. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Keep the tires properly inflated. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...page 4-2). Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-12). Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. This may lead to the turbocharger... octane rating. l l l l l 4-12 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Extra fuel additives are NOT recommended. 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.
...page 4-2). Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-12). Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. Extra oil additives are NOT recommended. Avoid simply shutting the engine off the engine. This may lead to the turbocharger... octane rating. l l l l l 4-12 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Extra fuel additives are NOT recommended. 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.
Owner's Manual
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.... Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. Shift the transaxle into P. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of ...as shown in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold down 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. Shift into gear. 3. If it is downhill, turn the ...
.... Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. Shift the transaxle into P. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Maintenance If you must, follow these instructions: 1. l If the grade is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the downhill side of ...as shown in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold down 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. Shift into gear. 3. If it is downhill, turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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... monitoring system (TPMS) that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is low due to the receiver unit in the vehicle. 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...
... monitoring system (TPMS) that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is low due to the receiver unit in the vehicle. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Wiper Blades ...8-21 Battery ...8-25 Tires ...8-28 Light Bulbs ...8-33 Fuses ...8-40 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page297 Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM Black plate (297,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-45 8-45 8-47 8-50 8-1 Form...
... Wiper Blades ...8-21 Battery ...8-25 Tires ...8-28 Light Bulbs ...8-33 Fuses ...8-40 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page297 Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM Black plate (297,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-45 8-45 8-47 8-50 8-1 Form...
Owner's Manual
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...shop using parts equivalent to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using this expertise and the parts that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to your vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page298 Monday, March 13 2006 ...5:7 PM Black plate (298,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely...
...shop using parts equivalent to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using this expertise and the parts that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to your vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page298 Monday, March 13 2006 ...5:7 PM Black plate (298,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely...
Owner's Manual
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page299 Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long ...humid climates NOTE After the prescribed period, continue to follow Schedule 2). If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8V28-EA-06B l l l l l l l Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with ...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page299 Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long ...humid climates NOTE After the prescribed period, continue to follow Schedule 2). If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8V28-EA-06B l l l l l l l Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with ...