MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2008 Quick Tips (in English)

This Quick Tips® guide is provided by
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For complete details and operating
instructions, see your Owner’s Manual.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE/WARRANTY
Lower Octane Fuel Usage
If 91 octane fuel is not available,
fuel as low as 87 octane can
be used. Use of lower octane
fuel can decrease performance,
refueling vehicle with correct
octane fuel a couple of times
will restore vehicle performance
and shift quality.
Premium
Fuel
Recommended
91- 93 octane
18.2-gallon/
69-liter tank
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Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions

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
Tip: 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 unique features.
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,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
For additional information,
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.

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 and vehicle security
compromised 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, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
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 ManualCautions 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.
Auxiliary key operationIf advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key 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
compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo 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
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
= Fog lights* on: Rotate ( 2);
functions only with low
beams on
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down.
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: Push
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.
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release.
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 release.Wiper/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.
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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 activated.Liftgate
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
from inside vehicle: Press bottom/
top of switch (2).
Using mechanical 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 moonroof.
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.Keyless 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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Advanced
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
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 close.Power 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 operation.Rear 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 lever.4. 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.
Seat belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion.
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace seat
belt usage.
Always wear your seat 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 possible.Seat belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more.
Automatic locking mode
(all seat belts except
driver’s seat belt)
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
Rear center position seat belt†
Connecting seat belt: Pull seat
belt from ceiling recess ( 1) and
connect tongue ( 2) to anchor ( 3).
Wearing seat belt: Slowly pull out
lap/shoulder belt ( 4) and insert
tongue ( 5) into buckle ( 6) until
click is heard.
Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button ( 6) to release.
Tip: Leave center-rear lap portion
of seat belt fastened at all times
except when folding rear seat.
Stowing seat belt: Insert key or small
object in anchor buckle slot ( 7) to
release entire belt, let it fully retract,
then put tongues ( 2) and ( 5) together,
insert securely into recess ( 1). Folding second-row seats
Unfasten lap portion of center-rear
seat belt; push knob (
8) 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.
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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