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CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page196 Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:18 PM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low, add oil. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION Don't run the engine if oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light qCheck Engine Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. 5-42 Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Section	Page
2008_CX7_OM.pdf	1
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#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
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
#Index#	404

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Black plate (196,1)

If the light illuminates while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way on level ground.

2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into the oil

pan.

3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20).

If it's low, add oil.

4. Start the engine and check the warning

light.

If the light remains illuminated even after

you add oil, stop the engine immediately

and have your vehicle towed to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Don't run the engine if oil pressure is

low. It could result in extensive

engine damage.

Check Engine Light

This indicator light illuminates when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position and goes off when the engine is

started.

If this light comes on while driving, the

vehicle may have a problem. It is

important to note the driving conditions

when the light came on and consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may come on in

the following cases:

The fuel tank level being very low or

approaching empty.

The engine's electrical system has a

problem.

The emission control system has a

problem.

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not

tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on or

flashes continuously, do not drive at high

speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer as soon as possible.

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner

system is working properly, the warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is turned to the ON position or after the

engine is cranked. The warning light turns

off after a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the

warning light constantly flashes,

constantly illuminates or does not

illuminate at all when the ignition switch

is turned to the ON position. If any of

these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer as soon as possible. The system

may not work in an accident.

5-42

Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page196

Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:18 PM

Form No.8X59-EA-07E