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CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page344 Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM Black plate (344,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rinse off all soap with lukewarm or cold water. Don't allow soap to dry on the finish. After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth. NOTE A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take off the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle doesn't need it. qRepairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal. Waxing Your vehicle needs to be waxed when water no longer beads on the finish. Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body, wax the metal trim to maintain its luster. 1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive will remove paint and could damage bright metal parts. 2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anticorrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and new. This will prevent them from rusting. qPaint Damage Touch-up Repair damage to the finish caused by stone chipping, damage during parking etc., by using Mazda touch-up paint before rust begins to form. First, remove the dirt and grease with a clean soft cloth. If rust has already begun to form: 1. Remove rust completely with sandpaper. 2. Wipe with a clean soft cloth. 3. Apply rust preventive primer to the area. 8-48 Form No.8V28-EA-06B

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)	17
Rear Seat	21
Seat Belt Systems	26
Seat Belt Precautions	26
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	29
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	31
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt	33
Seat Belt Extender	36
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	37
Child Restraint	39
Child Restraint Precautions	39
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	43
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	52
SRS Air Bags	57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	57
Supplemental Restraint System Components	62
How the SRS Air Bags Work	63
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	67
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	68
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	70
Monitoring and Maintenance	75
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	93
Warning and Beep Sounds	93
Setting Change (Function Customization)	96
User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators	97
Doors and Locks	98
Keys (with Retractable Type Key)	98
Keyless Entry System	99
Door Locks	104
Liftgate	107
Power Windows	110
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	118
Hood	120
Moonroof	121
Security System	126
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	126
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	129
Theft-Deterrent System	132
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	134
Steering Wheel	134
Mirrors	134
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	137
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	138
Fuel Requirements	138
Emission Control System	139
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	140
Before Starting the Engine	141
Before Getting In	141
After Getting In	141
Driving Tips	142
Break-In Period	142
Money-Saving Suggestions	142
Hazardous Driving	143
Rocking the Vehicle	144
Winter Driving	144
Driving In Flooded Area	146
Overloading	147
Turbocharger Information	148
Towing	149
Trailer Towing	149
5. Driving Your Mazda	157
Starting and Driving	158
Ignition Switch	158
Starting the Engine	159
Brake System	160
Automatic Transaxle Controls	166
Power Steering	172
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	172
Cruise Control	174
Traction Control System (TCS)	178
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	182
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	208
Lighting Control	208
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	211
Fog Lights	211
Windshield Wipers and Washer	212
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	213
Rear Window Defroster	214
Horn	215
Hazard Warning Flasher	215
6. Interior Comfort	217
Climate Control System	218
Operating Tips	218
Vent Operation	219
Types of the Climate Control System	221
Manual Type	222
Fully Automatic Type	227
Audio System	232
Antenna	232
Operating Tips for Audio System	232
Audio Set	243
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	261
Safety Certification	264
Interior Equipment	265
Sunvisors	265
Interior Lights	266
Information Display	268
Cup Holder	270
Bottle Holder	271
Storage Compartments	272
Accessory Sockets	273
7. In Case of an Emergency	275
Parking in an Emergency	276
Parking in an Emergency	276
Flat Tire	277
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	277
Changing a Flat Tire	280
Overheating	286
Overheating	286
Emergency Starting	288
Starting a Flooded Engine	288
Jump-Starting	289
Push-Starting	292
Emergency Towing	293
Towing Description	293
Tiedown Hooks	294
Recreational Towing	296
8. Maintenance and Care	297
Introduction	298
Introduction	298
Scheduled Maintenance	299
Scheduled Maintenance	299
Owner Maintenance	304
Owner Maintenance Schedule	304
Owner Maintenance Precautions	305
Engine Compartment Overview	307
Engine Oil	308
Engine Coolant	310
Brake Fluid	312
Power Steering Fluid	313
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	314
Washer Fluid	316
Body Lubrication	317
Wiper Blades	317
Battery	321
Tires	324
Light Bulbs	329
Fuses	336
Appearance Care	341
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	341
Exterior Care	343
Interior Care	346
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	349
Customer Assistance	350
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	350
Customer Assistance (Canada)	352
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	355
Mazda Importer/Distributors	356
Importer/Distributor	356
Distributor in Each Area	356
Warranty	358
Warranties for Your Mazda	358
Outside the United States and Canada	359
Outside the United States	360
Outside Canada	361
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	362
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	363
Cell Phones	364
Cell Phones Warning	364
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	365
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	365
Tire Information (except Canada)	367
Tire Labeling	367
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	373
Tire Maintenance	376
Vehicle Loading	379
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	386
Reporting Safety Defects	387
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	387
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	388
Service Publications	389
Service Publications	389
10. #Specifications#	391
Identification Numbers	392
Vehicle Information Labels	392
Specifications	394
Specifications	394
11. #Index#	399
Index	400

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Black plate (344,1)

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial fallout, and similar deposits can

damage the finish if not removed

immediately. When prompt washing with

plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap

made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughly rinse off all soap with

lukewarm or cold water. Don't allow soap

to dry on the finish.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a

clean chamois to prevent water spots from

forming.

WARNING

Driving with Wet Brakes:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

braking could result in a serious

accident. Light braking will indicate

whether the brakes have been affected.

Dry the brakes by driving very slowly

and applying the brakes lightly until

brake performance is normal.

Waxing

Your vehicle needs to be waxed when

water no longer beads on the finish.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,

wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.

Waxes containing abrasive will remove

paint and could damage bright metal

parts.

2. Use a good grade of natural wax for

metallic, mica, and solid colors.

3. When waxing, coat evenly with the

sponge supplied or a soft cloth.

4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and

similar materials will usually also take

off the wax. Rewax these areas even if

the rest of the vehicle doesn't need it.

Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the finish

should be repaired promptly. Exposed

metal quickly rusts and can lead to major

repairs.

CAUTION

If your Mazda is damaged and needs

metal parts repaired or replaced, make

sure the body shop applies anti-

corrosion materials to all parts, both

repaired and new. This will prevent

them from rusting.

Paint Damage Touch-up

Repair damage to the finish caused by

stone chipping, damage during parking

etc., by using Mazda touch-up paint

before rust begins to form. First, remove

the dirt and grease with a clean soft cloth.

If rust has already begun to form:

1. Remove rust completely with

sandpaper.

2. Wipe with a clean soft cloth.

3. Apply rust preventive primer to the

area.

8-48

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page344

Monday, March 13 2006 5:8 PM

Form No.8V28-EA-06B