2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 key

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
addi tional instructions.
Tip: Do not use advanced key
with activated cell phone in
the same hand, advanced key
functions may become disabled.
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
For additional information,
see Owner’s Manual. Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (
5) on passenger’s door; all doors
and liftgate unlock simultaneously.
Liftgate request switch: Press ( 6)
on liftgate, doors and liftgate
will lock/unlock.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 2) for driver’s
door; press again within 1 1/2
seconds to unlock other doors
and liftgate, hold to lower front
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop.
Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button ( 3) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button.

area, engine may not start
or warnings may activate.
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position.
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and vehicle security
compromised if start knob is
left in ACC position.
Always put vehicle in Park ( P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle.
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low.
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
system will beep as confirmation
of lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running.
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual.
Replacing batterySee Owner’s ManualCautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started

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Starting enginePress start knob
( 7 ); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob ( 7) to
START position to start engine.
Auxiliary key operationIf advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key battery, use auxiliary
key ( 4) to lock/unlock doors and
to start vehicle.
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover ( 7) by pressing both
side release buttons ( 8) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine.
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (
5) once on either
door to lock other doors.
Press and hold driver’s request
switch ( 5) to close windows and
moonroof, release to stop.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep.
Unlocking doors/
opening liftgate
Driver’s door request switch: Press
( 5 ) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control onAmber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
see Getting Started
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure warning lightStop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
• OLow fuel
• Door ajar

GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Instrument cluster dimmer select button*
Pressing this button will toggle
between Navigation screen
DAY or NIGHT modes; rotating
knob will adjust brightness.
Tip: Instrument cluster
brightness can be adjusted
with headlight switch in
any position (black-out
meter mode).
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe.
• Charging system warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection r equired
• Check engine Dealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
• AT Automatic transaxle
warning light*
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
5. Fuel gauge 18.2-gallon/69-liter tank
6. Odometer/Trip meter selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings.
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Instrument Cluster

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• Turn signals/hazard warning on
• KEY*,see Getting Started
• TCS OFF Traction Control System is
deactivated
• Lights ON indicator light*
• Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
Light flashes when in use; dealer
inspection required if light
remains on
•
4WDAWD warning light*
Flashing lamp indicates high
temperature differential oil,
illuminated lamp indicates an
abnormality with AWD system;
dealer inspection required
7. Odometer/Trip meter
8. Gear indicator Displays current gear
position or manual mode.
CRUISE
*Denotes optional equipment

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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