ignition MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If
you're unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You
can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly: Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
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NOTE
When closing the engine oil cap, place the cap
with the (
) mark aligned at the OPEN ()
position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE
(
) position.
Engine Coolant
q Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become
very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the engine coolant
in the coolant reservoir, but do not
open it.
Turn off the ignition switch and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Replacing a headlight bulb
High-beam bulb
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the High-beam bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the bulb upward.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Low-beam bulb
(Xenon fusion bulb)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself.
The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulbs)
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
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Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the driver's side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the driver's side.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
Fuse panel cover
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the
cover for the fuse panel and the fuse
block cover inside of the engine
compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's
blown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the ROOM circuit.
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CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and allother switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the
engine compartment fuse block cover.
4. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse isblown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 IGN 2 40A Ignition system
2 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
3 BTN 60A For protection of various circuits
4 FAN 2 40A Cooling fan
5 IGN 1 40A Ignition system
6 FAN 1 40A Cooling fan
7 P.SEAT 40A Power seat
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8INJ 30A Injector
9 ROOF 20A Moonroofí
10BOSE 30A Bose audio systemí
11ENGINE 30A Engine control system
12 D.LOCK 20A Power door locks
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 FUEL 30A Fuel pump
15 ABS 1 40A ABS
16 ABS 2 20A ABS
17 DSC 7.5A DSC
18 FOG 20A Fog lights
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-54
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-18
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-15
Service ......................................... 3-6
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-47
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-16 AWD Warning light ................... 5-17
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-50
Antenna ............................................. 6-15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-50
Audio System ................................... 6-15 Audio control switch .................. 6-42
Audio set .................................... 6-25
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-45
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
BeepsIgnition key reminder ................. 5-52
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-52
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-52
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-52
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-52
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
Brake Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-53
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-19
Center Console .................................. 6-53
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
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F
Fuses ................................................. 8-45Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-45
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-53
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-60
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-53
Flashing ...................................... 5-55
High-low beam .......................... 5-55
Leveling ..................................... 5-55
On reminder ............................... 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-39
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-20
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-47
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-46
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-48
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-38 Cruise ......................................... 5-51
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-49
Security ...................................... 5-49
Shift position .............................. 5-49
TCS OFF .................................... 5-50
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-50
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-51
Information Display .......................... 6-49 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-50
Audio display ............................. 6-51
Climate control display .............. 6-51
Clock .......................................... 6-50
Information display functions .... 6-49
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-55
Interior Lights ................................... 6-47
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-21
Keys .................................................. 3-20
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-56
Liftgate .............................................. 3-28
Luggage compartment ............... 3-29
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-39
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-53
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
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RoutingAddress
Book
Getting started
Activation
Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System.
Note
l
The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ACC or ON
position for a long time while the engine not running.
nMap Disc
l Refer to “Handling and Care of Map Discs” to know how to handle a map
disc ( page 60).
1
Remove the cover.
(Mazda CX-9 only)Note
lThe main unit is located on the right side of the
cargo sub-compartment under the trunk board.
(Mazda CX-9)
The main unit is located under the front passenger
seat. (Mazda CX-7)
l Condensation may form on the optical lens or the
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in
the vehicle increases in a short time such as when
heating the car on a cold day. This condensation
may cause malfunctions. If so, unload the map disc
and do not operate the unit for approximately 1
hour. Wipe the condensation off the map disc with a
soft cloth.
If the unit does not operate correctly after 1 hour,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Note
lWhen the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the screen changes as follows to activate
the navigation system.
l The screen (audio or navigation) that was displayed
prior to the engine being turned off is displayed.
Before the navigation screen is displayed, the
CAUTION screen will be displayed.
2
Insert the map disc
with the printed side
facing up.
Cautions
Cover
(CAUTION) screen
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Getting started
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
lThe Current Position screen appears.
Note
lYou can select the language by selecting the on-screen button. You can also
change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 22)
l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select the on-screen
button.
(Mazda CX-9)
If the mobile telephone is programmed to the hands-free unit for use with the Bluetooth
hands-free telephone, the Bluetooth hands-free information is displayed on the screen
momentarily. While this information is displayed, the on-screen button cannot be
selected. Select the on-screen button after the display is cleared.
Select the on-screen button lightly with your finger.
Colors for unavailable buttons will be pale.
3
Read the CAUTION
carefully, and select
the on-screen
button.
Removing the Map Disc
1
With the ignition switch in the ACC position, remove the cover.
2
Press (EJECT).
On-screen Buttons
Most functions are inhibited while the
vehicle is in motion.
Please read the handbook for operation
instructions.
Always obey traffic regulations.
Caution
Mazda CX-9
Cover
Do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. This can
cause injuries. Children are inquisitive, try
to install or remove the map disc without
infants looking on.
Caution
Screw Screw
Bracket
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