MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2007 Quick Tips (in English)

This Quick Tips® guide is provided
by Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
to make your Mazda ownership
experience more convenient.
For complete details and operating
instructions, see your Owner’s Manual.
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Lower Octane Fuel Usage
If 91 octane fuel is not available,
fuel as low as 87 octane
can be used temporarily for
emergency purposes, use
of fuel lower than 91 octane
can decrease performance
and deteriorate shift quality,
refueling vehicle with correct
octane fuel a couple of
times will restore vehicle
performance and shift quality.
2007
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
Quick Tips®
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Premium
Gasoline
Required
91- octane
minimum
18.2-gallon/
69-liter tank

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Mirrors/Windows
2. Door locks,
see Locks
3. Mirror controls,
see Mirrors/Windows
4. Headlight leveling switch*, see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Getting Started
7. Audio control switches,see Getting Started
8. Horn/Air bag
To beep: Press
9. Cruise control, see Getting Started
10. Wiper/washer
control lever,
see Getting Started11. NAVI display*,
see Owner’s Manual
Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. Information display,see Information Display
13. Hazard warning
switch/light
Push to activate/deactivate
14. Passenger air bag
off indicator,
see Getting Started
15. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic
bottles with caps, cups may
spill when door is closed
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Accessory socket
18. Seat warmer*
Press: On/off
Driver’s
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20. Center console
21. Storage
22. Gearshift lever,
see Transaxle
23. Tilt steering wheel
release lever,
see Getting Started
24. Parking-brake
To engage: Push down
To release: Push down
slightly, then release
25. Hood release handle
Pull release handle to unlock
26. Traction Control System,
see Driving Tips
27. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever upward
and release
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light (1) provides current status
of front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
front passenger and side air
Turbocharger tipsTo get maximum performance
from your turbocharged engine,
take note of the following:
Use 91 octane or above premium
unleaded gasoline only, extra fuel
additives are NOT recommended
Change engine oil and filter
every 7,500 miles, or sooner if
needed, see Owner’s Manual
Use engine oil with API SL or
ILSAC GF-3 service grade or
higher, extra oil additives are
NOT recommended
After driving at freeway speeds or
up a long hill, idle engine at least
30 seconds to cool turbo, avoid
shutting engine off abruptly after
a hard or long drive, turbocharger
damage may result otherwise
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Do NOT race or over-rev ANY
engine when starting, particularly
a turbocharged engine
Do NOT add aftermarket devices
to alter the engine’s ignition, fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure,
this may lead to serious engine
damage and void your warranty
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on
If tire pressure is too low in one
or more tires, warning light will
illuminate and beeper will sound
Flashing warning light indicates
possible malfunction; dealer
inspection required
WARNINGS: Even with a
deactivation system, never
place rear-facing infant-safety
seat in front of any air bag,
an infant is in serious danger
of being injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far
back as possible
HID headlights
leveling switch*
Set position at 0 unless
vehicle is loaded heavily,
leveling switch adjusts
headlight angle to compensate
for weight of passengers and
cargo, see Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Mazda CX-7 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your Mazda CX-7
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda CX-7
Items identified in blue text
call out important information
bags/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
93 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the front passenger and side
air bags/pretensioner will deploy/
activate in an appropriate accident
See Owner’s Manual for additional
information on this feature and
the air bag system
Passenger sensing operationSee Driver’s View
Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator on dash will illuminate
when passenger air bag is
deactivated, child-restraint seat
with child that weighs a combined
total of 66 lbs. or less will
deactivate front passenger and
side air bags/pretensioner, see
Owner’s Manual
*Denotes optional equipment
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
addi tional instructions
Tip: Do not use advanced key
with activated cell phone in
the same hand, advanced key
functions may become disabled
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner’s Manual Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (
5) on passenger’s door; all doors
and liftgate unlock simultaneously
Liftgate request switch: Press ( 6)
on liftgate, doors and liftgate
will lock/unlock
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 2) for driver’s
door; press again within 1 1/2
seconds to unlock other doors
and liftgate, hold to lower front
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop
Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button ( 3) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button

compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo
area, engine may not start or
warnings may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged if start knob is left
in ACC position
Always put vehicle in Park ( P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual
Replacing batterySee Owner’s Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings
Getting
Started
Getting
Started

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Starting enginePress start knob
( 7 ); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob ( 7) to
START position to start engine
Tip: Engine will not start if
liftgate is open and advanced key
is placed in liftgate/cargo area
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key ( 4) to lock/unlock
doors and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover ( 7) by pressing both
side release buttons ( 8) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (
5) once on either
door to lock other doors
Press and hold driver’s request
switch ( 5) to close windows and
moonroof, release to stop
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening liftgate
Driver’s door request switch: Press
( 5 ) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate

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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Steering-
wheel
audio
controls
To increase/
decrease
volume:
Press (4)
Press ( 5) to either mute standard
Audio system or activate
Navigation Voice Command*
Press ( 6) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2 and CD mode
Radio: Press ( 7) less than
one second to select next/previous
preset station, press ( 7)
more than one second until beep
sound is heard to seek next/
previous station
CD: Press ( 7) to select next
track, press ( 7) to repeat
current track

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Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Tilt
steering-
wheel
release lever
Pull lever ( 8) down
to unlock column
and pull up to
lock column
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
because you may lose control
of the vehicle
AUTO* = With ignition switch
in ON position; headlights and
exterior lights automatically
turn ON/OFF depending on
surrounding darkness/lightness;
rotate knob ( 1) to third notch
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate ( 2);
functions only with low
beams on
Cruise
control
Operates
above
19 mph
Press ON/OFF
switch ( 1) to
enable/disable
To set speed: Press switch ( 2)
down and release
To increase set speed: Press
switch ( 2) up and release
at desired speed
To decrease set speed: Press
switch ( 2) down and release
at desired speed
To cancel: Tap brake or press
CANCEL switch ( 3)
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob ( 1) to first notch
= Tail, parking,
dashboard and headlights on:
Rotate knob ( 1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push
forward/pull back to detent
Rear window wiper/washer To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob ( 4) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob ( 4) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob ( 4) to and releaseWiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever up
Washer: Pull back, also operates wipers
Intermittent wiper: One click down
To change interval speed: Rotate
inner ring ( 3)
Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control onAmber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
see Getting Started
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure warning lightStop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
• OLow fuel
• Door ajar

GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Instrument cluster dimmer select button*
Pressing this button will toggle
between Navigation screen
DAY or NIGHT modes; rotating
knob will adjust brightness
Tip: Instrument cluster
brightness can be adjusted
with headlight switch in
any position (black-out
meter mode)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe
• Charging system warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection r equired
• Check engine Dealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
• AT Automatic transaxle
warning light*
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
5. Fuel gauge 18.2-gallon/69-liter tank
6. Odometer/Trip meter selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster

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• Turn signals/hazard warning on
• KEY*,see Getting Started
• TCS OFF Traction Control System is
deactivated
• Lights ON indicator light*
• Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
Light flashes when in use; dealer
inspection required if light
remains on
•
4WDAWD warning light*
Flashing lamp indicates high
temperature differential oil,
illuminated lamp indicates an
abnormality with AWD system;
dealer inspection required
7. Odometer/Trip meter
8. Gear indicator Displays current gear
position or manual mode
CRUISE
*Denotes optional equipment

LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Child-safety locks
Located at edge of rear doors
To activate: Pull tab (3) up;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Push tab (3) down
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activatedLiftgate
To open: Pull up on handle (4)
and raise
To close: Push liftgate down with
both hands until it securely locks;
do not slam liftgate
Liftgate request switch* (5)
operation, see Getting Started
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase a new key;
store in safe place
separate from vehicle
Retractable type key
To fold/unfold press release
button (1)
Auxiliary key*See Getting Started
Manual door
locks
To lock: Press
front of button (1)
toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front
of button away
from door handle
Power door locks
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate:
Press bottom/top of switch (2)
Using key to lock all doors: Rotate
key to clockwise position, continue
to hold key in lock position to
roll front windows up and close
moonroof, release to stop
Using key to unlock driver’s front
door: Rotate key to counterclockwise
position for more than one second
to unlock other doors and liftgate,
continue to hold key in unlock
position to roll front windows
down and open moonroofKeyless entry
system
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors:
Press button (2);
pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press button (3)
for driver’s door; press again
within 3 seconds to unlock other
doors and liftgate, press and hold
to lower driver's and passenger
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1
second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button
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keyless entry/
start system/
auxiliary key*
See Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier
access to a curious child
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MIRRORS/WINDOWS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. Moonroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to
open moonroof
Press front of switch to close
Tip: With all doors closed,
moonroof and front windows
can be opened via Keyless
entry by pressing and holding
unlock button, or opened/
closed by turning and holding
driver’s door key toward
front/rear of vehicle
7. Cargo light
DOOR = Light on with any
door or liftgate open
OFF = Light always off
Driver/passenger
covered visor mirrors
To access mirror: Lower visor
Mirrors/
Windows
Interior
Lights
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
DOOR = Light on when door open
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light
5. Moonroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt
rear of Moonroof
Press front of switch to closePower window
switches
With ignition ON
All windows
controlled from
driver’s armrest;
passenger doors
have separate switches
Front window switches
One-touch down/up: Press/pull
AUTO switch (3) firmly and
release, window goes down/up
all the way, press/pull briefly
to stop, press/pull lightly and
hold for normal operation
Tip: During closing window
operation, window will stop
and open partway if object
blocks window operation
Power window lockout switch
Press button (5), only driver's
window operates; press again
for normal operationRear window switches
Push/pull (4) to open/close
Power window
initialization procedure
If battery is disconnected or power
window fuse is replaced, the auto
open/close and anti-pinch features
will not function
Resetting procedure:
1. Turn ignition switch to “ON”
position
2. Press power window switch
down to fully open window,
then pull switch up to close
window completely, continue
holding switch up for at least
3 seconds, then release switch
3. Move to front passenger
door and repeat Step 2 for
front passenger window
4. After windows have been
initialized turn ignition to
“LOCK”, then back to “ON” Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position
Switch is on driver’s door
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector switch (1) to
center position
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise:
Push adjuster up
To lower:
Pull button (1), slide
down; release button
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one of
its positions
Manual controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
(Driver’s seat only)
Pull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button (8) and
push down
Power driver’s seat*
5. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch vertically
Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally
Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push rear of switch vertically
Raise/lower seat
Pull/push center of switch
vertically
6. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch
to change angle
7. Lumbar support
adjustment*
Pull lever forward repeatedly
for more support
Seats
Seats
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Even with a deactivation
system, never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far
back as possibleSafety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger and all
rear safety belts only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully
out of retractor, allow belt to
retract until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully
Child-safety seatTo install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
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REAR SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D Drive (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically
Rear Seats
Transaxle
Folding second-row seats
Unfasten lap portion of center-
rear seatbelt; push knob ( 7) down
and carefully lower seatback
downward
See Cargo Area tab for location
of rear cargo area remote
handle levers Returning seatbacks to
original positions
Raise seatback to upward position
Make sure seatback is locked
into position
Rear center position seat belt†
To pull seat belt from ceiling
recess (
1): Slide tongues with finger
while moving downward
Fastening seat belt: Tongue ( 2)
and anchor ( 3) must be fastened,
then slowly pull out lap/shoulder
belt ( 4) and insert tongue ( 5) into
buckle ( 6) until click is heard Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button to release
Stowing seat belt: Retract belt,
put tongues (
2) and ( 5) together,
insert securely into recess ( 1)
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Gear
indicator
Illuminated
numeral of
gear indicator
located in the
instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes
Tips: Back-up camera*
automatically operates when
gearshift lever is placed into
reverse and is viewable via
navigation display screen
When using back-up camera,
objects may be closer than
they appear, please check
your surroundings

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