Owner's Manual
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... features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Form No.8V28-EA-06B The symbol below , located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that in your manual. Please refer to make better use of all information in many ways. Illustrations complement ... symbol below in the manual. Index: A good place to start is ignored. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page4 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to enjoy your Mazda. Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle. WARNING A WARNING indicates a...
... features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. Form No.8V28-EA-06B The symbol below , located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that in your manual. Please refer to make better use of all information in many ways. Illustrations complement ... symbol below in the manual. Index: A good place to start is ignored. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page4 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to enjoy your Mazda. Your owner's manual, when read from your vehicle. WARNING A WARNING indicates a...
Owner's Manual
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...for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page5 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. In Case of safety equipment, including seats, seat... Use of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of instruments and controls. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your...
...for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page5 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. In Case of safety equipment, including seats, seat... Use of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of instruments and controls. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your...
Owner's Manual
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Interior Overview ...Interior Equipment (View A) ...Interior Equipment (View B) ...Interior Equipment (View C) ... 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 Exterior Overview ...1-5 Front ...1-5 Rear ...1-6 1-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page7 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview ...Interior Equipment (View A) ...Interior Equipment (View B) ...Interior Equipment (View C) ... 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 Exterior Overview ...1-5 Front ...1-5 Rear ...1-6 1-1 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page7 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Owner's Manual
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...provide no protection to 6 air bags (verify"SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks). Carefully consider which allows better control of the vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page57 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System... (SRS) Precautions The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to these parts of the body. For details, refer to : l l Keep the occupant from your child and follow the installation directions in this Owner...
...provide no protection to 6 air bags (verify"SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks). Carefully consider which allows better control of the vehicle. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page57 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System... (SRS) Precautions The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to these parts of the body. For details, refer to : l l Keep the occupant from your child and follow the installation directions in this Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... cause light skin injuries on or near system components or wiring. Should you sell your Mazda off-road is important. Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the components or...supplemental restraint system. It is dangerous. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over the air... bag modules. l 2-49 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page61 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety ...
... cause light skin injuries on or near system components or wiring. Should you sell your Mazda off-road is important. Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the components or...supplemental restraint system. It is dangerous. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over the air... bag modules. l 2-49 Form No.8V28-EA-06B CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page61 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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...deploy in which the vehicle was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to only deploy in the front passenger dashboard. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page64 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag... or window. In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by directly hitting interior parts such as mentioned above. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-58). When the air bag crash...
...deploy in which the vehicle was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to only deploy in the front passenger dashboard. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page64 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag... or window. In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by directly hitting interior parts such as mentioned above. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-58). When the air bag crash...
Owner's Manual
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... force of the vehicle will deploy after the roll-over : In response to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page65 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qCurtain Air Bags The...
... force of the vehicle will deploy after the roll-over : In response to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page65 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qCurtain Air Bags The...
Owner's Manual
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...to the steering wheel. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensors Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as... a part of the supplemental restraint system. These sensors determine the total seated weight on how close the driver seat is also designed to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page70 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM ...
...to the steering wheel. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensors Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as... a part of the supplemental restraint system. These sensors determine the total seated weight on how close the driver seat is also designed to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page70 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM ...
Owner's Manual
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...bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it becomes necessary to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these systems to deploy or damage them. NOTE If it can fully evaluate these parts. Always have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate...in any subsequent accident. The air bag could result in serious injury or death. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury can result. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate ...
...bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it becomes necessary to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these systems to deploy or damage them. NOTE If it can fully evaluate these parts. Always have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate...in any subsequent accident. The air bag could result in serious injury or death. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury can result. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page76 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your...
... 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 CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page77 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your...
Owner's Manual
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...following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Press the buttons slowly and carefully. If the ignition switch is not in the LOCK position or the start ...l Transmitter Lock button Panic button Unlock button The keyless entry system is fully operational. 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 ...
...following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Press the buttons slowly and carefully. If the ignition switch is not in the LOCK position or the start ...l Transmitter Lock button Panic button Unlock button The keyless entry system is fully operational. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...operate when pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. To install a new battery, refer to 3 transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle.... that may be reset. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to local conditions. 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...
...operate when pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of Industry CANADA. To install a new battery, refer to 3 transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle.... that may be reset. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the electronic codes need to local conditions. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... ON position. The hands, head, or even neck of the body through the moonroof is moving . To stop tilting partway, push any part of the tilt switch. WARNING Do not let passengers stand up Close Close Slide Operation To fully open moonroof while the vehicle is dangerous.... operating it closes, causing serious injury or even death. This could hit something while the vehicle is dangerous. 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 tilted open to your headliner.
... ON position. The hands, head, or even neck of the body through the moonroof is moving . To stop tilting partway, push any part of the tilt switch. WARNING Do not let passengers stand up Close Close Slide Operation To fully open moonroof while the vehicle is dangerous.... operating it closes, causing serious injury or even death. This could hit something while the vehicle is dangerous. 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 tilted open to your headliner.
Owner's Manual
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...the doors and the liftgate are closed. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be inoperable. The rear of the moonroof. If any part of the tilt switch, to resume operation: 1. Push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. Carry out the following procedure to partially tilt ... the moonroof may not fully open ) it closes before closing function will be opened or closed . 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, the moonroof will be caught by...
...the doors and the liftgate are closed. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be inoperable. The rear of the moonroof. If any part of the tilt switch, to resume operation: 1. Push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. Carry out the following procedure to partially tilt ... the moonroof may not fully open ) it closes before closing function will be opened or closed . 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, the moonroof will be caught by...
Owner's Manual
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... containing electronic components or cards with RSS-210 of the device. 3-50 Form No.8V28-EA-06B l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of your vehicle. Expose the key to an advanced key dead battery or other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come... key due to high temperatures on places such as credit cards come near the auxiliary key. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page126 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start ....
... containing electronic components or cards with RSS-210 of the device. 3-50 Form No.8V28-EA-06B l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of your vehicle. Expose the key to an advanced key dead battery or other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come... key due to high temperatures on places such as credit cards come near the auxiliary key. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page126 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start ....
Owner's Manual
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...prevent the theft of magnetic field. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by laws in the United States. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page129 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an... touch the key grip. l Devices for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes.
...prevent the theft of magnetic field. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by laws in the United States. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page129 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an... touch the key grip. l Devices for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION When starting the engine do not: l l l l Metal parts of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes.
Owner's Manual
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... not start , check the security indicator light. If you won't be able to start . CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page130 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (130,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is flashing...
... not start , check the security indicator light. If you won't be able to start . CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page130 Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM Black plate (130,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is flashing...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Don't drive your Mazda with any modification to penalties. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 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 emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this does...
... dangerous. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Don't drive your Mazda with any modification to penalties. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties. 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 emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this does...
Owner's Manual
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...serious accident. Make sure there are no modifications to vehicle occupants. 4-16 Form No.8V28-EA-06B This may damage the axle and related parts. CAUTION l Make all tires are connected to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as indicated on the tire pressure chart on your vehicle when... result in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to the vehicle exhaust system. 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 before departure: An unsecured ...
...serious accident. Make sure there are no modifications to vehicle occupants. 4-16 Form No.8V28-EA-06B This may damage the axle and related parts. CAUTION l Make all tires are connected to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as indicated on the tire pressure chart on your vehicle when... result in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to the vehicle exhaust system. 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 before departure: An unsecured ...
Owner's Manual
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... the need of sudden braking. If they do not, install required rear view mirrors appropriate for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Before starting out, inspect the operation of speed, allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting. For each 16... braking. Lane changes and turning Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page154 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (154,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qTrailer Towing Tips l Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer ...
... the need of sudden braking. If they do not, install required rear view mirrors appropriate for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Before starting out, inspect the operation of speed, allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting. For each 16... braking. Lane changes and turning Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page154 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (154,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qTrailer Towing Tips l Verify that are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer ...