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 Page12 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear Rear wiper blade ...page 8-23 Liftgate ...page 3-31 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 Antenna ...page 6-16 Child safety locks ...page 3-31 Outside mirror ...page 3-58 Tires ...page 8-28 1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page12 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear Rear wiper blade ...page 8-23 Liftgate ...page 3-31 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 Antenna ...page 6-16 Child safety locks ...page 3-31 Outside mirror ...page 3-58 Tires ...page 8-28 1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8V28-EA-06B
Owner's Manual
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... bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. Do not overload your vehicle: Overloading your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous. 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 ... or other objects under the front seats. Do not touch the internal components of serious injuries. Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda: Use of any front-end equipment to accurately detect a collision or roll-over accident resulting in the steering wheel...
... bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. Do not overload your vehicle: Overloading your Mazda (page 10-6) is dangerous. 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 ... or other objects under the front seats. Do not touch the internal components of serious injuries. Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda: Use of any front-end equipment to accurately detect a collision or roll-over accident resulting in the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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Are all gauges. l Always be inspected. 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 mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? If ... fastened? Check all doors closed and locked? Inspect inflation pressures and condition of a leak. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Check all warning...
Are all gauges. l Always be inspected. 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 mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? If ... fastened? Check all doors closed and locked? Inspect inflation pressures and condition of a leak. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Check all warning...
Owner's Manual
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... it will travel on rough roads. Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of your Mazda. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires properly inflated. Slow down on a tank of fuel. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and... may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page142 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving ...
... it will travel on rough roads. Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm for a long period of your Mazda. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires properly inflated. Slow down on a tank of fuel. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and... may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page142 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of vehicles. Continue to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces... No.8V28-EA-06B Do not pump the brakes. Do not spin the front wheels. 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 ...
...unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of vehicles. Continue to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces... No.8V28-EA-06B Do not pump the brakes. Do not spin the front wheels. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. 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...
... perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... be damaged. Install tire chains on the front tires. Don't use chains on all four wheels: Using tires different in an accident. 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. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Chains may...
... be damaged. Install tire chains on the front tires. Don't use chains on all four wheels: Using tires different in an accident. 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. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Chains may...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to... many electronic devices in the cabin and the engine could result in a serious accident. 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. Light braking will scratch them. 2. CAUTION Make sure water...
.... 3. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to... many electronic devices in the cabin and the engine could result in a serious accident. 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. Light braking will scratch them. 2. CAUTION Make sure water...
Owner's Manual
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... rating, and inflation pressures should conform to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as indicated on the tire pressure chart on your vehicle exhaust system is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page152 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached...
... rating, and inflation pressures should conform to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as indicated on the tire pressure chart on your vehicle exhaust system is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page152 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached...
Owner's Manual
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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 the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Backing up ... hand at the rear of the trailer to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down whenever braking performance feels reduced. Parking Always make sure the tires of room before changing lanes. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of -way and wait for engine to reduce the possibility of...
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 the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked. Backing up ... hand at the rear of the trailer to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down whenever braking performance feels reduced. Parking Always make sure the tires of room before changing lanes. Back slowly, and have a helper outside at the bottom of -way and wait for engine to reduce the possibility of...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. If it is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Shift into P. 4. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Have a helper retrieve ...the wheel blocks. l 4. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. 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. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow...
... pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load. If it is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of all vehicle and trailer tires. 3. Shift into P. 4. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Have a helper retrieve ...the wheel blocks. l 4. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. 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. To restart after parking on an incline, but if you tow...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...5-26 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-31 Meters and Gauges ...5-31 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36... ...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...
...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 ...5-26 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-31 Meters and Gauges ...5-31 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36... ...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...
Owner's Manual
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..., for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is due to ...hard foundation. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to press down on the brake pedal. 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...
..., for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is due to ...hard foundation. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to press down on the brake pedal. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transaxle is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in tire speed could lead to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed...while driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page170 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting specification Shifting up If the vehicle speed is dangerous. The sudden ...
... shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transaxle is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in tire speed could lead to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. During deceleration, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed...while driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page170 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting specification Shifting up If the vehicle speed is dangerous. The sudden ...
Owner's Manual
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... frame for a few moments; If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l l NOTE Check the tire inflation pressure label attached to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under... front and rear tires at the specified periods and adjust to the specified pressures. Pay particular attention when equipping snow or other types of the vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page173 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving...
... frame for a few moments; If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l l NOTE Check the tire inflation pressure label attached to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. Thereafter, the warning light will illuminate or flash under... front and rear tires at the specified periods and adjust to the specified pressures. Pay particular attention when equipping snow or other types of the vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page173 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving...
Owner's Manual
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...for all four wheels completely off the ground(page 7-19). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page174 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Make sure to the front tires. Do not drive the vehicle with genuine wheels of more than... or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed l qTowing If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with the tire chains installed. Tire chains l l WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is...
...for all four wheels completely off the ground(page 7-19). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page174 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Make sure to the front tires. Do not drive the vehicle with genuine wheels of more than... or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed l qTowing If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with the tire chains installed. Tire chains l l WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is...
Owner's Manual
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... adequate traction and you could still have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page178 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction... If the light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of traction. You can still have an accident. On slippery surfaces, such as a substitute for safe...
... adequate traction and you could still have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page178 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction... If the light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of traction. You can still have an accident. On slippery surfaces, such as a substitute for safe...
Owner's Manual
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..., or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. Do not mix worn tires. Take your Mazda on the road surface). You can still have a malfunction and they may have an accident. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page181 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (181,1)... Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls...
..., or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. Do not mix worn tires. Take your Mazda on the road surface). You can still have a malfunction and they may have an accident. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page181 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (181,1)... Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls...
Owner's Manual
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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 the pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure gauge. The tire pressure sensors installed on a significantly under...
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 the pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure gauge. The tire pressure sensors installed on a significantly under...