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CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page22 Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:17 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the luggage compartment. To fold the seatbacks When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the following when using the remote handle levers: Ø On a downward slope, the seatback could flip forward faster than on a flat area. Ø On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forward from inside the vehicle. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-22). WARNING Always remove the child-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remote handle levers for the rear seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraint system when the seatback suddenly flips forward. Make sure there is nobody in the rear seat area before operating the remote handle levers: Not checking the rear seat area for persons before folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers is dangerous. The rear seat area is difficult to see from the rear of the vehicle. Operating the remote handle levers without checking could cause injury to a person when a seatback suddenly flips forward. CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2. After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the liftgate compartment and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the liftgate compartment. CAUTION Before folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers, make sure there is no cup in a rear cup holder. Folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers while a cup is in the cup holder could soil or damage the seat bottom and seatback. 2-10 Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Section	Page
2008_CX7_OM.pdf	1
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A Word to Mazda Owners	3
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How to Use This Manual	4
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Table of Contents	5
Interior Overview	8
Interior Equipment (View A)	8
Interior Equipment (View B)	9
Interior Equipment (View C)	10
Exterior Overview	11
Front	11
Rear	12
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Rear Seat	21
Seat Belt Systems	25
Seat Belt Precautions	25
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	29
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	31
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt	34
Seat Belt Extender	36
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	38
Child Restraint	40
Child Restraint Precautions	40
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	44
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	53
SRS Air Bags	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	59
Supplemental Restraint System Components	64
How the SRS Air Bags Work	65
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	69
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	70
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	72
Monitoring and Maintenance	77
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	80
Advanced Keys	80
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	85
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	91
Advanced Key Suspend Function	93
Warning and Beep Sounds	94
Setting Change (Function Customization)	96
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	97
Doors and Locks	98
Keys (with Retractable Type Key)	98
Keyless Entry System	99
Door Locks	102
Liftgate	106
Power Windows	109
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	116
Hood	117
Moonroof	118
Security System	124
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	124
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	126
Theft-Deterrent System	129
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	132
Steering Wheel	132
Mirrors	132
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	136
Fuel Requirements	136
Emission Control System	137
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	138
Before Starting the Engine	139
Before Getting In	139
After Getting In	139
Driving Tips	140
Break-In Period	140
Money-Saving Suggestions	140
Hazardous Driving	141
Rocking the Vehicle	142
Winter Driving	142
Driving In Flooded Area	144
Overloading	144
Turbocharger Information	145
Towing	146
Trailer Towing	146
Starting and Driving	156
Ignition Switch	156
Starting the Engine	158
Brake System	159
Automatic Transaxle Controls	164
Power Steering	170
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	170
Cruise Control	173
Traction Control System (TCS)	176
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	179
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	181
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	187
Meters and Gauges	187
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	192
Warning/Indicator Lights	192
Beep Sounds	206
Switches and Controls	207
Lighting Control	207
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	210
Fog Lights	210
Windshield Wipers and Washer	211
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	212
Rear Window Defroster	213
Horn	214
Hazard Warning Flasher	214
Climate Control System	216
Operating Tips	216
Vent Operation	217
Types of the Climate Control System	219
Manual Type	220
Fully Automatic Type	224
Audio System	229
Antenna	229
Operating Tips for Audio System	229
Audio Set	239
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	256
Safety Certification	259
Interior Equipment	260
Sunvisors	260
Interior Lights	261
Information Display	263
Cup Holder	265
Bottle Holder	266
Storage Compartments	267
Accessory Sockets	268
Parking in an Emergency	272
Parking in an Emergency	272
Flat Tire	273
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	273
Changing a Flat Tire	276
Overheating	281
Overheating	281
Emergency Starting	283
Starting a Flooded Engine	283
Jump-Starting	284
Push-Starting	287
Emergency Towing	288
Towing Description	288
Tiedown Hooks	289
Recreational Towing	291
Introduction	294
Introduction	294
Scheduled Maintenance	295
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	295
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	301
Owner Maintenance	308
Owner Maintenance Schedule	308
Owner Maintenance Precautions	309
Engine Compartment Overview	310
Engine Oil	311
Engine Coolant	313
Brake Fluid	315
Power Steering Fluid	316
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	317
Washer Fluid	319
Body Lubrication	320
Wiper Blades	320
Battery	324
Tires	326
Light Bulbs	331
Fuses	337
Appearance Care	342
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	342
Exterior Care	344
Interior Care	347
Customer Assistance	350
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	350
Customer Assistance (Canada)	353
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	356
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	357
Mazda Importer/Distributors	359
Importer/Distributor	359
Distributor in Each Area	359
Warranty	361
Warranties for Your Mazda	361
Outside the United States and Canada	362
Outside the United States	363
Outside Canada	364
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	365
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	366
Cell Phones	367
Cell Phones Warning	367
Type Approval of Equipment	368
Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico)	368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	369
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	369
Tire Information (except Canada)	371
Tire Labeling	371
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	377
Tire Maintenance	380
Vehicle Loading	383
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	390
Reporting Safety Defects	391
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	391
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	392
Service Publications	393
Service Publications	393
Identification Numbers	396
Vehicle Information Labels	396
Specifications	398
Specifications	398
Index	404
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Black plate (22,1)

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

The seatbacks can be folded down to

provide more space in the luggage

compartment.

To fold the seatbacks

WARNING

Always remove the child-restraint

system from the rear seat before

operating the remote handle levers for

the rear seat:

Operating the remote handle levers

while a rear-facing child-restraint

system is in the rear seat is

dangerous. It could cause injury to a

child seated in the child-restraint

system when the seatback suddenly

flips forward.

Make sure there is nobody in the rear

seat area before operating the remote

handle levers:

Not checking the rear seat area for

persons before folding the seatbacks

with the remote handle levers is

dangerous. The rear seat area is

difficult to see from the rear of the

vehicle. Operating the remote handle

levers without checking could cause

injury to a person when a seatback

suddenly flips forward.

CAUTION

Before folding the seatbacks with the

remote handle levers, make sure

there is no cup in a rear cup holder.

Folding the seatbacks with the

remote handle levers while a cup is in

the cup holder could soil or damage

the seat bottom and seatback.

When using the remote handle levers:

CAUTION

Be careful of the following when

using the remote handle levers:

On a downward slope, the

seatback could flip forward faster

than on a flat area.

On an upward slope, the seatback

may not fold down. When the

seatbacks cannot be folded down

with levers, pull the rear seatback

forward from inside the vehicle.

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the center-

rear seat belt (page 2-22).

CAUTION

Always unfasten the lap portion of

the belt before folding left-rear

seatback. Leaving the lap portion of

the belt fastened could cause

damage to the seat belt, buckle and

seatback.

2. After checking that the rear seats are

clear, open the liftgate compartment

and pull the remote handle levers on

the left and right side of the liftgate

compartment.

2-10

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page22

Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:17 PM

Form No.8X59-EA-07E