2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 engine oil

Black plate (312,1)
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
5W-30
qInspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Open the cap.
5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
Max
OK
Min
6. Pull it out again and examine the level. It's OK between MIN and MAX.
But if it's near or below MIN, add
enough oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over MAX. This
may cause engine damage.
7. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
8. Close the cap.
8-20
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page312
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:19 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (313,1)
NOTE
When closing the engine oil cap, place the cap
with the (
) mark aligned at the OPEN ()
position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE
(
) position.
Engine Coolant
q Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become
very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the engine coolant
in the coolant reservoir, but do not
open it.
Turn off the ignition switch and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-21
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page313
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:19 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (316,1)
qAdding Brake Fluid
WARNING
Be careful not to spill brake fluid on
yourself or on the engine:
Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it
gets in your eyes, they could be
seriously injured. If this happens,
immediately flush your eyes with
water and get medical attention.
Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine
could cause a fire.
If the brake/clutch fluid level is low,
have the brakes and clutch inspected: Low brake fluid levels are dangerous.
Low levels could signal brake lining
wear or a brake system leak. Your
brakes could fail and cause an
accident.
If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it
reaches MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the
area around the cap.
CAUTION
Ø Brake fluid will damage painted
surfaces. If brake fluid does get on
a painted surface, wash it off with
water immediately.
Ø Using nonspecified brake fluids
(page 10-4) will damage the
system. Mixing different fluids will
also damage it.
If the brake system frequently
requires new fluid, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
qInspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, don't operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4).
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the MAX
and MIN marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
3. Remove the filler cap and attached dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
8-24
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page316
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:19 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (320,1)
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
ØHot waxes applied by automatic
car washers have been known to
affect the wiper's ability to clean
windows.
Ø To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades
when raising both the driver and passenger
side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper
arm first. Conversely, when setting down the
wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm
down first.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
8-28
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page320
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:19 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (398,1)
Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-48AH/5HR MF
12V-55AH/5HR MF
Spark-plug number L3K9 18 110A
*1
L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap 0.70―0.80 mm (0.028 ―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-19.
Automatic transaxle fluid JWS3309
Transfer case oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
10-4
Specifications
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page398
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (399,1)
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluid With low washer fluid level
warning light
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without low washer fluid level
warning light 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 69.0 L (18.2 US gal, 15.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With license plate holder
4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Without license plate holder 4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Overall width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Overall height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Front tread 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
Rear tread 1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,168 kg (4,780 lbs) 2,267 kg (4,998 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 1,150 kg (2,535 lbs) 1,189 kg (2,621 lbs)
Rear 1,022 kg (2,253 lbs) 1,083 kg (2,388 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
10-5
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page399
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (405,1)
C
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-27
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-50
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-51
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-55
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-59
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-24
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-15
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-11
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-25 TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-39
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-52
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-53
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-56 Front ........................................... 5-56
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-38
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
11-3
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page405
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E

Black plate (409,1)
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-38ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45
AWD .......................................... 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-41
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-47
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty ............................................ 9-13
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-37
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-31
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-58
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
Index
11-7
CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page409
Wednesday, July 25 2007 3:20 PM
Form No.8X59-EA-07E