2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 parking brake

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Mirrors/Windows
2. Door locks,
see Locks
3. Mirror controls,
see Mirrors/Windows
4. Headlight leveling switch*, see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Getting Started
7. Audio control switches,see Getting Started
8. Horn/Air bag
To beep: Press
9. Cruise control, see Getting Started
10. Wiper/washer
control lever,
see Getting Started11. NAVI display*,
see Owner’s Manual
Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. Information display,see Information Display
13. Hazard warning
switch/light
Push to activate/deactivate.
14. Passenger air bag
off indicator,
see Getting Started
15. Bottle holder
Tip: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed.
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Accessory socket
18. Seat warmer*
Press: On/off.
Driver’s
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19. Cup holder
20. Center console
21. Storage
22. Gearshift lever,
see Transaxle
23. Tilt steering-wheel
release lever,
see Getting Started
24. Parking-brake
To engage: Push down.
To release: Push down
slightly, then release.
25. Hood release handle
Pull release handle to unlock.
26. Traction Control System,
see Driving Tips
27. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever upward
and release.
*Denotes optional equipment

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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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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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.
InstrumentCluster
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