2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 ignition

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light (1) provides current status
of front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system.
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
front passenger and side air
Turbocharger tipsTo get maximum performance
from your turbocharged engine,
take note of the following:
Use 91 octane or above premium
unleaded gasoline only, extra fuel
additives are NOT recommended.
Change engine oil and filter
every 7,500 miles, or sooner if
needed, see Owner’s Manual.
Use engine oil with API SL or
ILSAC GF-3 service grade or
higher, extra oil additives are
NOT recommended.
After driving at freeway speeds or
up a long hill, idle engine at least
30 seconds to cool turbo, avoid
shutting engine off abruptly after
a hard or long drive, turbocharger
damage may result otherwise.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Do NOT race or over-rev ANY
engine when starting, particularly
a turbocharged engine.
Do NOT add aftermarket devices
to alter the engine’s ignition, fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure,
this may lead to serious engine
damage and void your warranty.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on.
If tire pressure is too low in one
or more tires, warning light will
illuminate and beeper will sound.
Flashing warning light indicates
possible malfunction; dealer
inspection required.
WARNINGS: Even with a
deactivation system, never
place rear-facing infant-safety
seat in front of any air bag,
an infant is in serious danger
of being injured or killed.
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far
back as possible.
HID headlights
leveling switch*
Set position at 0 unless
vehicle is loaded heavily,
leveling switch adjusts
headlight angle to compensate
for weight of passengers and
cargo, see Owner’s Manual.
Getting Started
Mazda CX-7 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your Mazda CX-7.
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab.
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda CX-7.
Items identified in blue text
call out unique features.
bags/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident.
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
93 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the front passenger and side
air bags/pretensioner will deploy/
activate in an appropriate accident.See Owner’s Manual for additional
information on this feature and
the air bag system.
Passenger sensing operationSee Driver’s View
Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator on dash will illuminate
when passenger air bag is
deactivated, child-restraint seat
with child that weighs a combined
total of 66 lbs. or less will
deactivate front passenger and
side air bags/pretensioner, see
Owner’s Manual.
*Denotes optional equipment
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Steering-
wheel
audio
controls
To increase/
decrease
volume:
Press (4).
Press ( 5) to either mute standard
Audio system or activate
Navigation Voice Command*.
Press ( 6) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2 and CD mode.
Radio: Press ( 7) less than
one second to select next/previous
preset station, press ( 7)
more than one second until beep
sound is heard to seek next/
previous station.
CD: Press ( 7) to select next
track, press ( 7) to repeat
current track.

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Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Tilt
steering-
wheel
release lever
Pull lever ( 8) down
to unlock column
and pull up to
lock column.
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
because you may lose control
of the vehicle.
AUTO* = With ignition switch
in ON position; headlights and
exterior lights automatically
turn ON/OFF depending on
surrounding darkness/lightness;
rotate knob ( 1) to third notch
= Fog lights* on: Rotate ( 2);
functions only with low
beams on
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down.
Cruise
control
Operates
above
19 mph.
Press ON/OFF
switch ( 1) to
enable/disable.
To set speed: Press switch ( 2)
down and release.
To increase set speed: Push
switch ( 2) up and release
at desired speed.
To decrease set speed: Press
switch ( 2) down and release
at desired speed.
To cancel: Tap brake or press
CANCEL switch ( 3).
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob ( 1) to first notch
= Tail, parking,
dashboard and headlights on:
Rotate knob ( 1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push
forward/pull back to detent.
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release.
Rear window wiper/washer To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob ( 4) up to INT.
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob ( 4) up to ON.
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob ( 4) to and release.Wiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever up.
Washer: Pull back, also operates wipers.
Intermittent wiper: One click down.
To change interval speed: Rotate
inner ring ( 3).
Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down.
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down.
*Denotes optional equipment
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LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Child-safety locks
Located at edge of rear doors.
To activate: Pull tab (3) up;
door opens from outside only.
To cancel: Push tab (3) down.
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated.Liftgate
To open: Pull up on handle (4)
and raise.
To close: Push liftgate down with
both hands until it securely locks;
do not slam liftgate.
Liftgate request switch* (5)
operation, see Getting Started.
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks.
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase a new key;
store in safe place
separate from vehicle.
Retractable type key
To fold/unfold press release
button (1).
Auxiliary key*See Getting Started
Manual door
locks
To lock: Press
front of button (1)
toward door handle.
To unlock: Pull front
of button away
from door handle.
Power door locks
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate
from inside vehicle: Press bottom/
top of switch (2).
Using mechanical key to unlock
driver’s front door: Rotate key to
counterclockwise position for more
than one second to unlock other
doors and liftgate, continue to hold
key in unlock position to roll front
windows down and open moonroof.
Using key to lock all doors: Rotate
key to clockwise position, continue
to hold key in lock position to
roll front windows up and close
moonroof, release to stop.Keyless entry
system
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position.
To lock doors:
Press button (2);
pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep.
To unlock: Press button (3)
for driver’s door; press again
within 3 seconds to unlock other
doors and liftgate, press and hold
to lower driver's and passenger
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop.
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1
second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button.
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Advanced
keyless entry/
start system/
auxiliary key*
See Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position.
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier
access to a curious child.
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MIRRORS/WINDOWS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. Moonroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to
open moonroof.
Press front of switch to close.
Tip: With all doors closed,
moonroof and front windows
can be opened via Keyless
entry by pressing and holding
unlock button, or opened/
closed by turning and holding
driver’s door key toward
front/rear of vehicle.
7. Cargo light
DOOR = Light on with
liftgate open
OFF = Light always off
Driver/passenger
covered visor mirrors
To access mirror: Lower visor.
Mirrors/
Windows
Interior
Lights
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off.
2. Interior light switch
DOOR = Light on when door open
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light
5. Moonroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt
rear of Moonroof.
Press front of switch to close.Power window
switches
With ignition ON.
All windows
controlled from
driver’s armrest;
passenger doors
have separate switches.
Front window switches
One-touch down/up: Press/pull
AUTO switch (3) firmly and
release, window goes down/up
all the way, press/pull briefly
to stop, press/pull lightly and
hold for normal operation.
Tip: During closing window
operation, window will stop
and open partway if object
blocks window operation.
Power window lockout switch
Press button (5), only driver's
window operates; press again
for normal operation.Rear window switches
Push/pull (4) to open/close.
Power window
initialization procedure
If battery is disconnected or power
window fuse is replaced, the auto
open/close and anti-pinch features
will not function.
Resetting procedure:
1. Turn ignition switch to “ON”
position.
2. Press power window switch
down to fully open window,
then pull switch up to close
window completely, continue
holding switch up for at least
3 seconds, then release switch.
3. Move to front passenger
door and repeat Step 2 for
front passenger window.
4. After windows have been
initialized turn ignition to
“LOCK”, then back to “ON.” Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position.
Switch is on driver’s door.
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired movement.
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector switch (1) to
center position.
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REAR SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key.
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged.
D Drive (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically.
Rear Seats
Transaxle
Rear center position seat belt†
Connecting seat belt: Pull seat
belt from ceiling recess ( 1) and
connect tongue ( 2) to anchor ( 3).
Wearing seat belt: Slowly pull out
lap/shoulder belt ( 4) and insert
tongue ( 5) into buckle ( 6) until
click is heard.
Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button ( 6) to release.
Tip: Leave center-rear lap portion
of seat belt fastened at all times
except when folding rear seat.
Stowing seat belt: Insert key or small
object in anchor buckle slot ( 7) to
release entire belt, let it fully retract,
then put tongues ( 2) and ( 5) together,
insert securely into recess ( 1). Folding second-row seats
Unfasten lap portion of center-rear
seat belt; push knob (
8) down and
carefully lower seatback downward.
See Cargo Area tab for location of
rear cargo area remote handle levers.
Returning seatbacks to
original positions
Raise seatback to upward position.
Make sure seatback is locked
into position.
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel.
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode.
Gear
indicator
Illuminated
numeral of
gear indicator
located in the
instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes.
Tips: Back-up camera*
automatically operates when
gearshift lever is placed into
reverse and is viewable via
navigation display screen.
When using back-up camera,
objects may be closer than
they appear, please check
your surroundings.

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†See Owner’s Manual
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Air flow selections= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= air to windshield (defrost)(Manual Climate Control) 6. Air intake control
Press switch to alternate
between recirculated (Indicator
light on) or outside (Indicator
light off) air mode.
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
WARNING: Do not use position in cold
weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision.

Automatic operation
Press AUTO ( 10) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial to set
temperature, refer to information
display for air flow selection, see
Owner's Manual.
Tip: Automatic climate control
display viewed via information
display, see below.
2. Fan control Rotate knob clockwise/
counterclockwise to increase/
decrease fan speed.
3. Temperature control Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
4. A/C = air conditioner
Press to turn on/off
5. Rear window defogger Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or automatically after
15 minutes of operation; also
operates heated outside mirrors*.
7. AMB*Press AMB button ( 7) to display
ambient temperature, press again
to switch display to temperature
set for air conditioner.
Tip: To change from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or
vice versa: Press AMB button
(7) for 3 seconds or more.
8. Windshield defroster switch
Press: Fresh air position is
automatically selected, A/C
automatically turns ON.
9. OFF Press to turn system OFF.

Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, selected.
Tip: To help prevent
windshield fogging in
humid weather, select
before starting engine.
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off.
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear.

Information DisplayInformation display ( 1) has
the following functions: Clock,
audio display, automatic climate
control display* and ambient/cabin
temperature display* (AMB).Tip: Manual climate
control not viewable via
information display.
Climate
Controls
Information Display

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AM/FM STEREO/CD/CD CHANGER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. SEEK/TRACKRadio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency.
CD: Press to select next
track/beginning of current track.
7. LOAD* To load multiple discs:
Press and hold LOAD ( 7) until
beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “IN” is indicated on
information display ( 20).
To eject disc: Press Eject ( 15).
To eject specific disc: Press
and hold Eject ( 15) until beep
sound is heard; within five
seconds press the desired tray
number 1-6 ( 16).

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1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume.
2. Random Press to play CD selections
in random order, press again
to cancel.
3. Program
†4. Auto-Memory Press and hold until a beep sound
is heard; system automatically
scans and temporarily stores six
strong stations in each band;
press again to switch to another
preset station.
DISP
CD: Press repeatedly to scroll
through displays.
Text* : Rotate right/left to display
titles longer than 12 characters.
5. Tune Radio: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower/higher
frequency.
10. FM/AMPress to turn radio on and
select between FM1/FM2/AM
station preset buttons ( 16).
11. CD slot
12. SA T*, Satellite ready capability.
13. CD, Press to play CD.
14. Media
†
15. CD eject button
16. Memory preset buttons To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard.
17. Disc / * Press to skip to next/previous CD.
18. Audio control Audio: Press to select ALC/BASS/
TREB/FADE/BAL/BEEP/Surround*
OFF/1/2/3, rotate right/left to
adjust selected feature.
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed.

8. ScanRadio: Press to sample
strong stations, press again
to stop at current station.
CD: Press to play first few seconds
of each selection, press again
to stop at current selection.
9. RPT Press to replay current
CD selection.
Clock**To set: With ignition in ACC
or ON position, press ( A) and
hold until beep sounds; 12hr/24hr
will appear on display ( 20); press
( B ) to select; press ( A) again while
selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST
displays; press ( B) to select hour;
press ( A) when done, do the
same to set minutes.
Navigation/Audio System*AudioPilot* (BOSE system)
Automatically adjusts audio volume
in accordance with level of noise
entering vehicle; press on-screen
button to turn ON/OFF.
Centerpoint* (BOSE system)
Delivers multi-channel surround
sound while listening to CDs.
See Owner's Manual for
complete details.
19.
Reverse / Fast forward
Press to reverse/fast forward
through a track.
20. Display,
see Information Display

Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems

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*Denotes optional equipment
**See Navigation Owner’s Manual for clock setting procedure if
equipped with Navigation System
†Not functional in U.S. market