2010 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 brake fluid

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6AT
The volume of fluid changes with
temperature. Fluid must be checked while
idling the engine without driving at
normal operating temperature.
CAUTION
ØLow fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
ØIt is recommended to use Mazda
Genuine automatic transaxle fluid
(page 10-4).
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Start the engine and depress the brake
pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges,
then set it at P.
WARNING
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever:
Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
A
B Full
Low
Full
Low
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65 °C (150 °F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20 °C
(70 °F), the fluid level should be close to,
but not above, the bottom notch on the
dipstick.
CAUTION
ØUse the cold scale only as a
reference.
ØIf outside temperature is lower
than about 20 °C (70 °F), start the
engine and inspect the fluid level
after the engine reaches operating
temperature.
ØIf the vehicle has been driven for
an extended period at high speeds
or in city traffic in hot weather,
inspect the level only after
stopping the engine and allowing
the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Specifications
qEngine
ItemSpecification
2.3-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5 9.7
qElectrical System
ItemClassification
2.3-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Battery12V-48AH/5HR MF 12V-48AH/5HR MF
12V-55AH/5HR MF 12V-52AH/5HR MF
Spark-plug numberL3BD 18 110
*1LFG1 18 110*1
L3YD 18 110 L3Y2 18 110
Spark-plug gap 0.60―0.70 mm (0.024―0.027 in) 1.25―1.35 mm (0.049―0.053 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.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-19.
Automatic transaxle
fluid5-speed
transaxleMazda Genuine ATF M-V
6-speed
transaxleMazda Genuine JWS3309
Transfer case oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-122
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-14
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-62
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-59
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-59
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-59
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-35
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-36
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-36
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-35
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-81
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-88
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-96
Safety Certification .................... 6-96
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-95
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-29
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-120
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-71
Headlights .................................. 5-60
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-65
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-46
Gauge ......................................... 5-41
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Glove Box ....................................... 6-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-71
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-60
Flashing ...................................... 5-63
High-low beam .......................... 5-63
Leveling ..................................... 5-64
H
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-72
Hood Release .................................... 3-48
Horn .................................................. 5-71
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-98
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-52
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-56
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-43
BSM OFF ................................... 5-57
Cruise ......................................... 5-57
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-56
TCS OFF .................................... 5-56
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-56
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-58
Information Display ........................ 6-100
Audio display ........................... 6-101
Climate control display ............ 6-101
Information display functions ... 6-100
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-38
Interior Care ...................................... 8-60
Interior Lights ................................... 6-98
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
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Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-64
Liftgate .............................................. 3-36
Luggage compartment ............... 3-37
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-41
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-60
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-99
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ........................................ 6-99
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-70
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-63
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-64
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-49
M
Multi Information Display .............. 6-102
Audio Display .......................... 6-105
Clock ........................................ 6-104
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-107
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-103
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-105
Rear View Monitor ................... 6-113
Settings ..................................... 6-111
Trip Computer .......................... 6-105
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-111
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-39
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-63
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-98
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-32
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-39
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-35
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor .......................... 6-113
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-70
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-69
Index
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Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-22
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-18
Emergency towing ..................... 7-18
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-64
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-97
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-43
ABS ............................................ 5-46
Air bag system ........................... 5-48
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-51
AWD .......................................... 5-51
Brake system .............................. 5-45
Charging system ......................... 5-47
Check engine .............................. 5-48
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-49
Door-ajar .................................... 5-51
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-47
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-48
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-54
Low fuel ..................................... 5-49
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-51
Seat belt ...................................... 5-49
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-52
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-28
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-39
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-69
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-66
Blades replacement .................... 8-30
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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