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CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page179 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to protect the transaxle. (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 → M2 M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 216 km/h (135 mph) 150 km/h (93 mph) 99 km/h (62 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 → M2 M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 202 km/h (126 mph) 140 km/h (87 mph) 54 km/h (34 mph) ― (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M6 → M5 M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 or M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 220 km/h (136 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) 30 km/h (18 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M6 → M5 M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 → M2 M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 230 km/h (143 mph) 182 km/h (113 mph) 135 km/h (83 mph) 86 km/h (53 mph) 44 km/h (27 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to M5 M5 to M6* Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 73 km/h (45 mph) 80 km/h (50 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M5 or M4 → M3 M3 or M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 34 km/h (21 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M6 → M5 M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 or M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 52 km/h (32 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 25 km/h (15 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) * 2.3-liter engine model Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. 5-15 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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Shifting down

If the vehicle speed is higher than the

speed specified for each gear, the gear

cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to

protect the transaxle.

(2.5-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

216 km/h (135 mph)

→

150 km/h (93 mph)

→

99 km/h (62 mph)

→

50 km/h (31 mph)

(2.3-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

230 km/h (143 mph)

→

182 km/h (113 mph)

→

135 km/h (83 mph)

→

86 km/h (53 mph)

→

44 km/h (27 mph)

During deceleration, the gears shift down

automatically when speed is reduced to

the following:

(2.5-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

M5 or M4

→

34 km/h (21 mph)

M3 or M2

→

11 km/h (7 mph)

(2.3-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

52 km/h (32 mph)

→

34 km/h (21 mph)

→

25 km/h (15 mph)

M3 or M2

→

8 km/h (5 mph)

NOTE

The gear does not shift down to M1

automatically while in the second gear fixed

mode.

If the vehicle is kicked down at the

following speeds or lower, the gears shift

down automatically:

(2.5-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

202 km/h (126 mph)

→

140 km/h (87 mph)

→

54 km/h (34 mph)

→

―

(2.3-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

220 km/h (136 mph)

→

50 km/h (31 mph)

→

30 km/h (18 mph)

M3 or M2

→

8 km/h (5 mph)

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, we

recommend these shift points.

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

80 km/h (50 mph)

* 2.3-liter engine model

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy

traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This

gives better acceleration when you need

more speed.

On a steep

downgrade

, downshifting

helps maintain safe speed and prolongs

brake life.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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Form No.8AS7-EA-09E