warning light MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
18 H/L CLEAN/ROOF 20 A Moonroof
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19 DEF 30 A Rear window defroster
20 TNS 15 A Parking lights, License plate lights, Illumination
21 A/C 10 A Air conditioner
22 TRAILER/TCM 20 A Transaxle control system
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23 HEAD HI RH 15 A Headlight high beam (RH)
24 HEAD HI LH 15 A Headlight high beam (LH)
25 HEAD LO RH 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
26 HEAD LO LH 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
27 ETC 10 A Engine control system
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28 ENG BAR 2 7.5 A Engine control system
29 ECM 10 A Engine control system
30 INJ 2 10 A Engine control system
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31 ENG BAR 1 15 A Engine control system
32 FOG 15 A Fog lightsí
33 STOP 10 A Brake lights
34 HORN 20 A Horn
35
25 A Engine control system
36 HAZARD 10 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
ØDo not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
ØTo prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car
wash facility or passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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qUnderbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also
to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt.It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.
WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qUndercoating
This special coating is applied to the
critical parts of the underside to protect
vehicles from damage caused by
chemicals or stones. This coating is liable
to be damaged with time. Check this
coating periodically.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer are well
informed on how repairs should be made.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenanceí
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).
215
“215”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R”is the tire construction symbol. R indicates“Radial ply construction”.
15
“15”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.3-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluidWith low washer fluid level warning
light4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without low washer fluid level
warning light2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.3-liter engine 69.0 L (18.2 US gal, 15.2 Imp gal)
2.5-liter engine 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWith license plate holder 4,694 mm (184.8 in)
Without license plate holder 4,682 mm (184.3 in)
Overall width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Overall height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Front tread17 inch 1,627 mm (64.1 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
Rear tread17 inch 1,622 mm (63.9 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
2.3-liter engine
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,233 kg (4,923 lbs) 2,322 kg (5,119 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,188 kg (2,619 lbs) 1,217 kg (2,683 lbs)
Rear 1,049 kg (2,313 lbs) 1,115 kg (2,458 lbs)
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entryThe advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivatedActivated Deactivated
The beep sound which is heard when
locking/unlocking all doors or the liftgate can
be deactivated
*1Activated Deactivated
The function to automatically lock the doors
when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key
can be activated
*2Deactivated Activated
*1 When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2 When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before
leaving vehicle.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-128
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-18
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-19
AWD Warning light ................... 5-20
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-9
Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-56
Audio System ................................... 6-14
Audio control switch .................. 6-54
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-57
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-60
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-60
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-60
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-60
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-60
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-35
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-37
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-38
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-38
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-37
Bluetooth® Audio ............................ 6-61
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................... 6-72
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free cannot be
used .......................................... 6-101
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-77
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-83
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-92
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free
customer service ....................... 6-102
Safety certification ................... 6-102
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-30
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-126
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
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B
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-9
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-11
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-42
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-127
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-127
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-34
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-31
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-125
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-43
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-67
D
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-74
Rear window .............................. 5-73
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-28
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14
Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-40
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Index
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E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-42
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-58
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-75
Headlights .................................. 5-62
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-68
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-39
Gauge ......................................... 5-43
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-49
Panel description ........................ 8-52
Replacement ............................... 8-49
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-126
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-75
H
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-62
Flashing ...................................... 5-66
High-low beam .......................... 5-66
Leveling ..................................... 5-67
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-75
Hood Release .................................... 3-40
Horn .................................................. 5-74
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-104
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-45
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-49
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-45
BSM OFF ................................... 5-59
Cruise ......................................... 5-58
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-57
Security ...................................... 5-57
Shift position .............................. 5-57
TCS OFF .................................... 5-58
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-58
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-59
Information Display ........................ 6-106
Audio display ........................... 6-107
Climate control display ............ 6-107
Information display functions ... 6-106
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-40
Interior Care ...................................... 8-63
Interior Lights ................................. 6-104
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Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-68
Liftgate .............................................. 3-31
Luggage compartment ............... 3-33
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-62
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-105
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ...................................... 6-105
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-74
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-56
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-57
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-42
M
Multi Information Display .............. 6-108
Audio Display .......................... 6-111
Clock ........................................ 6-110
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-113
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-109
Outside Temperature Display .... 6-111
Rear View Monitor ................... 6-119
Settings ..................................... 6-117
Trip Computer .......................... 6-111
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-117
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-41
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-56
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-104
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-56
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-30
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Power Windows ................................ 3-35
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-128
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-31
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor .......................... 6-119
Index
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