MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2007 Owners Manual (in English)

Black plate (271,1)
qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-55
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page271
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (272,1)
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
qCenter Console
To open, push the button.
The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
qCargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
6-56
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page272
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (273,1)
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.Accessory Sockets
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The accessory socket is in the center
console.
Type A
Type B
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-57
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page273
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (274,1)
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
6-58
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page274
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (275,1)
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-6
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-12
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-12
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-14
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-14
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-15
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-18
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-19
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-19
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-20
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-22
7-1
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page275
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (276,1)
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
7-2
In Case of an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page276
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (277,1)
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare tire
Jack Wing bolt
Jack leverLug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-3
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page277
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (278,1)
qJack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the trunk board.
Trunk board
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Jack screwWing bolt
NOTE
The jack can be removed from the rear
door if the rear seat back is folded
forward.
Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10.
To secure the jack
1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise and
extend the jack to secure it to the
vehicle.
3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it
completely.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
7-4
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page278
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (279,1)
CAUTION
lWhen using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
lTo avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
lDon't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).lAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don't drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
lDon't use a tire chain on this tire
because it won't fit properly.
lDon't use your temporary spare
on any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
lUse only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
(With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare tire on
the front axle, replace it with a standard
tire as soon as possible. The size
difference between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited slip
differential to malfunction.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to
the temporary spare tire. The warning
light will flash continuously while the
temporary spare tire is being used (page
5-27).
To remove the spare tire
1. Remove the trunk board and spare tire
cover.
Trunk board
Spare tire cover
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-5
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page279
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B

Black plate (280,1)
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
lSteering becomes difficult.
lThe vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
lThe vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation of
the tire pressure sensors. Do not use
non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may
not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.
NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-29).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
7-6
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page280
Monday, March 13 2006 5:7 PM
Form No.8V28-EA-06B