warning light MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
12. Max. permissible inflation pressure
13. 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.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oilWith 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)
Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 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 tank 69.0 L (18.2 US gal, 15.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWith license plate holder 4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Without license plate holder 4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Overall width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Overall height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Front tread 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
Rear tread 1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,168 kg (4,780 lbs) 2,267 kg (4,998 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,150 kg (2,535 lbs) 1,189 kg (2,621 lbs)
Rear 1,022 kg (2,253 lbs) 1,083 kg (2,388 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-91
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-18
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-16
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 .......... 6-86
Antenna ............................................. 6-15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-50
Audio System ................................... 6-15
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beeps
Ignition 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
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-62
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-66
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-69
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-75
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-81
Safety certification ..................... 6-80
When the Bluetooth Hands-Free
cannot be used ............................ 6-80
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-88
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
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C
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-90
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-19
Center Console .................................. 6-89
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-30
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-86
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-87
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-55
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-59
Rear window .............................. 5-59
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-27
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-15
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-12
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13
Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-42
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-52
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-53
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Index
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F
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-56
Front ........................................... 5-56
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-41
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-45
Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-45
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-89
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-60
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-53
Flashing ...................................... 5-55
High-low beam .......................... 5-55
Leveling ..................................... 5-55
On reminder ............................... 5-54
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-61
Hood Release .................................... 3-42
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-83
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-49
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-51
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 .......................... 6-85
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-86
Audio display ............................. 6-87
Climate control display .............. 6-87
Clock .......................................... 6-86
Information display functions .... 6-85
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-55
Interior Lights ................................... 6-83
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
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L
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-56
Liftgate .............................................. 3-30
Luggage compartment ............... 3-32
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-53
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-84
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ........................................ 6-84
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-59
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-57
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-58
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-43
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-57
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-83
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-50
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
P
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-28
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-30
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-7
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-59
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-58
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-58
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-17
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Belt minder ................................. 2-26
Center-rear position .................... 2-22
Emergency locking .................... 2-15
Except center-rear position ......... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-24
Pregnant women ........................ 2-15
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-19
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-13
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-26
Index
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S
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-7
Seat warmer ................................ 2-11
Security System
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-51
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-49
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-54
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Side Extension Sunvisors .................. 6-82
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-57
Horn ........................................... 5-60
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-89
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-90
Center console ............................ 6-89
Glove box ................................... 6-89
Sunshade ........................................... 3-48
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-82
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-54
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-19
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27
System error activation .............. 5-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-29
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-34
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-35
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-18
Emergency towing ..................... 7-18
Recreational towing ................... 7-21
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-24
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-56
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-82
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-38
ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45
AWD .......................................... 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-41
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-47
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty ............................................ 9-13
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-37
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-33
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-58
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
Index
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