Owner's Manual
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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 that this manual with an event data recorder. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that has been found not to ...for a short period of safer vehicles. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. All specifications and descriptions are accurate at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in Japan Apr...
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 that this manual with an event data recorder. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that has been found not to ...for a short period of safer vehicles. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. All specifications and descriptions are accurate at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in Japan Apr...
Owner's Manual
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...passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. Form No.8V28-EA-06B The ignition switch must be adjusted. When the switch is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page16 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Height adjustment To raise a head restraint...could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up to turn the seat warmer on . 2-4 í Some models. CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure they are electrically heated. With no support behind your head, ...
...passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. Form No.8V28-EA-06B The ignition switch must be adjusted. When the switch is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page16 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Height adjustment To raise a head restraint...could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up to turn the seat warmer on . 2-4 í Some models. CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure they are electrically heated. With no support behind your head, ...
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... they are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be seriously injured in a collision. Press the switch to the desired position. When the switch is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page20 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qLumbar Support Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, pull... low or removed is in the ON position. Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to turn the seat warmer on . 2-8 í Some models.
... they are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be seriously injured in a collision. Press the switch to the desired position. When the switch is dangerous. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page20 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qLumbar Support Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, pull... low or removed is in the ON position. Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to turn the seat warmer on . 2-8 í Some models.
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... 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 opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your...
... 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 opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; 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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...key near people who use medical equipment, ask the medical equipment manufacturer or your children will affect the equipment. l 3-2 í Some models. l The following operations while the advanced key is dangerous. Turning on the alarm. Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-56) for...key. They could result in a vehicle with the advanced keyless functions (page 3-14). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page78 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced ...
...key near people who use medical equipment, ask the medical equipment manufacturer or your children will affect the equipment. l 3-2 í Some models. l The following operations while the advanced key is dangerous. Turning on the alarm. Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-56) for...key. They could result in a vehicle with the advanced keyless functions (page 3-14). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page78 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced ...
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...the spring holder on top of the retractor bar inward, then insert it could hit and injure someone. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page109 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLuggage Compartment Luggage compartment cover í Installing the cover 1. During sudden braking or a... the left end of sight; Tie down all heavy objects, whether luggage or cargo, using the tie down in injury. í Some models. 3-33 Form No.8V28-EA-06B If it will not retain heavy objects that could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision...
...the spring holder on top of the retractor bar inward, then insert it could hit and injure someone. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page109 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLuggage Compartment Luggage compartment cover í Installing the cover 1. During sudden braking or a... the left end of sight; Tie down all heavy objects, whether luggage or cargo, using the tie down in injury. í Some models. 3-33 Form No.8V28-EA-06B If it will not retain heavy objects that could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page121 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be...even death. qOperating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the tilt or slide switch. í Some models. 3-45 Form No.8V28-EA-06B To fully close automatically, momentarily push the front of the tilt ...avoid water penetration which could cause serious injury or death. Slide switch NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before closing the moonroof: A closing moonroof ...
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page121 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be...even death. qOperating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the tilt or slide switch. í Some models. 3-45 Form No.8V28-EA-06B To fully close automatically, momentarily push the front of the tilt ...avoid water penetration which could cause serious injury or death. Slide switch NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before closing the moonroof: A closing moonroof ...
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... release handle. Make sure the hood is properly armed. The system will flash once to Arm the System 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page132 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its...-lock switch marked " " once. If forcible entry is armed. (Without advanced key) The following : l Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate. í 3-56 Some models. The hazard warning lights will not function unless it is closed and all doors.
... release handle. Make sure the hood is properly armed. The system will flash once to Arm the System 1. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page132 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its...-lock switch marked " " once. If forcible entry is armed. (Without advanced key) The following : l Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate. í 3-56 Some models. The hazard warning lights will not function unless it is closed and all doors.
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... switch in the middle position. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn on the scene through the rear window. Day Night í Some models. 3-59 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Pull it is dangerous. Push the lever... with the outside mirror rearward until it back to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-58). Reducing glare from headlights. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page135 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your...
... switch in the middle position. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn on the scene through the rear window. Day Night í Some models. 3-59 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirrors folded in the day position. Pull it is dangerous. Push the lever... with the outside mirror rearward until it back to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-58). Reducing glare from headlights. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page135 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page150 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD GCWR: Gross Combined Weight Rating (sum .../Trailer load × 100 = 10% to meet the requirements in this table. FRONTAL AREA Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; TTW 907 kg (2,000 lb) Model 2WD 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) 4WD MAX.
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page150 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to 15% DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER LOAD GCWR: Gross Combined Weight Rating (sum .../Trailer load × 100 = 10% to meet the requirements in this table. FRONTAL AREA Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; TTW 907 kg (2,000 lb) Model 2WD 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) 4WD MAX.
Owner's Manual
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... and Washer ...Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...Rear Window Defroster ...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...
... and Washer ...Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...Rear Window Defroster ...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...
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...a significantly higher rollover rate than vehicles with a lower center of vehicles. 5-16 í Some models. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qAWD Driving CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel 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 the engine is ...
...a significantly higher rollover rate than vehicles with a lower center of vehicles. 5-16 í Some models. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qAWD Driving CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel 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 the engine is ...
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...one or more of your need to check the pressure and condition of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. 5-26 í Some models. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Inspect the ... temperature lowers, the air pressure lowers as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. 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...
...one or more of your need to check the pressure and condition of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. 5-26 í Some models. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Inspect the ... temperature lowers, the air pressure lowers as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. 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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... away from an icy surface. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Some models. 5-43 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Continuing to drive your transaxle. Flashes when there are continually large differences between front...closed. Flashes when the differential oil temperature is an abnormality with the AWD system. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page199 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light CAUTION If the automatic transaxle ...
... away from an icy surface. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Some models. 5-43 Form No.8V28-EA-06B Continuing to drive your transaxle. Flashes when there are continually large differences between front...closed. Flashes when the differential oil temperature is an abnormality with the AWD system. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page199 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light CAUTION If the automatic transaxle ...
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...a more serious situation that is off the ground as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have the problem taken care of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is a system malfunction. 5-44 í Some models. qTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light í This warning light ...sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is turned to the correct tire pressure. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page200 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in...
...a more serious situation that is off the ground as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have the problem taken care of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is a system malfunction. 5-44 í Some models. qTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light í This warning light ...sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is turned to the correct tire pressure. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page200 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in...
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... the light sensor will turn off. qLights-On Reminder If lights are handled incorrectly. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page209 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adjusting the sensitivity of the... headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. í Some models. 5-53 Form No.8V28-EA-06B NOTE ...
... the light sensor will turn off. qLights-On Reminder If lights are handled incorrectly. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page209 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adjusting the sensitivity of the... headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. í Some models. 5-53 Form No.8V28-EA-06B NOTE ...
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.... NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn on , and the lever will return to original position for high beam. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page210 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low beam. Form No.8V28-EA...;: No Rear seat Load Switch Position 0 0 1 2 3 qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be on when the ignition switch is applied. 5-54 í Some models. Pull back to the normal position when released.
.... NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn on , and the lever will return to original position for high beam. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page210 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low beam. Form No.8V28-EA...;: No Rear seat Load Switch Position 0 0 1 2 3 qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be on when the ignition switch is applied. 5-54 í Some models. Pull back to the normal position when released.
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... hold it flashes abnormally, one of the change Left turn Fog light switch Fog Lights í Use this switch to be burned out. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8V28-EA-06B They help you to see as well as to turn is working. Lane-change signals Move the lever slightly... toward the direction of the turn on , rotate the fog light switch to the stop position. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page211 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn...
... hold it flashes abnormally, one of the change Left turn Fog light switch Fog Lights í Use this switch to be burned out. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8V28-EA-06B They help you to see as well as to turn is working. Lane-change signals Move the lever slightly... toward the direction of the turn on , rotate the fog light switch to the stop position. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page211 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn...
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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page217 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (217,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of the Climate Control System ...6-5 Manual Type í ...6-6 Fully Automatic ... Display ...Cup Holder ...Bottle Holder ...Storage Compartments ...Accessory Sockets ...6-16 6-16 6-16 6-27 6-45 6-48 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-52 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-57 í Some models. 6-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page217 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (217,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of the Climate Control System ...6-5 Manual Type í ...6-6 Fully Automatic ... Display ...Cup Holder ...Bottle Holder ...Storage Compartments ...Accessory Sockets ...6-16 6-16 6-16 6-27 6-45 6-48 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-52 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-57 í Some models. 6-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B
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Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page222 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (222,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C Switch Air intake selector qControl Switches Temperature control dial Fan control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Form No.8V28-EA-06B This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0―Fan off 1―Low speed 2―Medium low speed 3―Medium high speed 4―High speed 6-6 í Some models.
Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page222 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (222,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C Switch Air intake selector qControl Switches Temperature control dial Fan control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Form No.8V28-EA-06B This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0―Fan off 1―Low speed 2―Medium low speed 3―Medium high speed 4―High speed 6-6 í Some models.