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CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page167 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. (For vehicles equipped with the advanced key, the steering wheel locks when the starter knob is turned to the LOCK position.) Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key in other positions will disable some of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. Leaving the key or start knob in any position but LOCK position also disables some of the security features and may run the battery down. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-43). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality. START The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key. It then returns to the ON position. qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. 5-3 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
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
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	16
Rear Seat	21
Head Restraints	25
Seat Warmer	26
Seat Belt Systems	28
Seat Belt Precautions	28
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	32
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	34
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt	36
Seat Belt Extender	39
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	40
Child Restraint	42
Child Restraint Precautions	42
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	46
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	52
SRS Air Bags	56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	56
Supplemental Restraint System Components	61
How the SRS Air Bags Work	62
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	66
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	67
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	69
Monitoring and Maintenance	74
3. Knowing Your Mazda	77
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	78
Advanced Keys	78
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	83
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	90
Advanced Key Suspend Function	94
Warning and Beep Sounds	95
Setting Change (Function Customization)	97
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	98
Doors and Locks	99
Keys (with Retractable Type Key)	99
Keyless Entry System	100
Door Locks	107
Liftgate	112
Power Windows	115
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	122
Hood	124
Moonroof	125
Security System	128
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	128
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	132
Theft-Deterrent System	136
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	139
Steering Wheel	139
Mirrors	139
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	143
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	144
Fuel Requirements	144
Emission Control System	146
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	147
Before Starting the Engine	148
Before Getting In	148
After Getting In	148
Driving Tips	149
Break-In Period	149
Money-Saving Suggestions	149
Hazardous Driving	150
Floor Mat	151
Rocking the Vehicle	151
Winter Driving	152
Driving In Flooded Area	153
Overloading	154
Driving on Uneven Road	155
Turbocharger Information	156
Towing	157
Trailer Towing	157
5. Driving Your Mazda	165
Starting and Driving	166
Ignition Switch	166
Starting the Engine	168
Brake System	169
Automatic Transaxle Controls	174
Power Steering	180
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	181
Cruise Control	183
Traction Control System (TCS)	187
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	190
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	191
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System	197
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	202
Meters and Gauges	202
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	207
Warning/Indicator Lights	207
Beep Sounds	222
Switches and Controls	224
Lighting Control	224
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	228
Fog Lights	229
Windshield Wipers and Washer	229
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	233
Rear Window Defroster	234
Horn	235
Hazard Warning Flasher	235
HomeLink Wireless Control System	236
6. Interior Comfort	241
Climate Control System	242
Operating Tips	242
Vent Operation	243
Types of the Climate Control System	245
Manual Type	246
Fully Automatic Type	250
Audio System	254
Antenna	254
Operating Tips for Audio System	255
Audio Set	265
Audio Control Switch Operation	296
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	299
Safety Certification	302
Bluetooth Audio	303
Bluetooth Audio	303
Bluetooth Hands-Free	312
Bluetooth Hands-Free	312
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	316
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	321
Hands-Free Setting	328
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used	335
Safety Certification	336
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	336
Interior Equipment	337
Sunvisors	337
Interior Lights	338
Information Display	340
Multi Information Display	342
Cup Holder	359
Bottle Holder	360
Storage Compartments	360
Accessory Sockets	362
7. In Case of an Emergency	363
Parking in an Emergency	364
Parking in an Emergency	364
Flat Tire	365
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	365
Changing a Flat Tire	368
Overheating	373
Overheating	373
Emergency Starting	375
Starting a Flooded Engine	375
Jump-Starting	376
Push-Starting	379
Emergency Towing	380
Towing Description	380
Tiedown Hooks	381
Recreational Towing	384
8. Maintenance and Care	385
Introduction	386
Introduction	386
Scheduled Maintenance	387
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	387
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	393
Owner Maintenance	400
Owner Maintenance Schedule	400
Owner Maintenance Precautions	401
Engine Compartment Overview	402
Engine Oil	403
Engine Coolant	406
Brake Fluid	408
Power Steering Fluid	409
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	410
Washer Fluid	412
Body Lubrication	413
Wiper Blades	414
Battery	418
Tires	420
Light Bulbs	425
Fuses	432
Appearance Care	438
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	438
Exterior Care	440
Interior Care	444
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	447
Customer Assistance	448
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	448
Customer Assistance (Canada)	453
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	456
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	457
Mazda Importer/Distributors	459
Importer/Distributor	459
Distributor in Each Area	459
Warranty	461
Warranties for Your Mazda	461
Outside the United States and Canada	462
Outside the United States	463
Outside Canada	464
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	465
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	466
Cell Phones	467
Cell Phones Warning	467
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	468
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	468
Tire Information (except Canada)	470
Tire Labeling	470
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	476
Tire Maintenance	479
Vehicle Loading	482
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	489
Reporting Safety Defects	490
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	490
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	491
Service Publications	492
Service Publications	492
10. #Specifications#	495
Identification Numbers	496
Vehicle Information Labels	496
Specifications	498
Specifications	498
11. #Index#	503
Index	504

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WARNING

Remove the key only when the vehicle

is parked:

Removing the key from the ignition

switch while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. Removing the key allows

the steering wheel to lock. You will

lose steering control and a serious

accident could occur. (For vehicles

equipped with the advanced key, the

steering wheel locks when the starter

knob is turned to the LOCK position.)

Before leaving the driver's seat, always

put the key or start knob to LOCK

position, set the parking brake and

make sure the shift lever is in P:

It is important to place the key or

start knob in the LOCK position even

if you are not removing the key from

the ignition or leaving the vehicle.

Leaving the key in other positions

will disable some of the vehicle

security systems and run the battery

down.

Leaving the driver's seat without

putting the ignition switch in LOCK

position, setting the parking brake

and shifting the shift lever to P is

dangerous. Unexpected vehicle

movement could occur. This could

cause an accident.

NOTE

If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering

wheel from side to side.

Leaving the key or start knob in any position

but LOCK position also disables some of the

security features and may run the battery

down.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel unlocks and some

electrical accessories will operate.

This is the normal running position after

the engine is started. Some indicator

lights/warning lights should be inspected

before the engine is started (page 5-43).

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position, the sound of the fuel pump motor

operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This

does not indicate an abnormality.

START

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the key. It

then returns to the ON position.

Ignition Key Reminder

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or

ACC position with the key inserted, a

continuous beep sound will be heard

when the driver's door is opened.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

5-3

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Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM

Form No.8AS7-EA-09E