2011 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 maintenance

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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-034B-11 2011 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-034B-11 2011 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-068G-11 2011 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-068G-11 2011 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-080C-11 (U.S.A. only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-080C-11 (Canada only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-080C-11 (Puerto Rico only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-MODL-11 2011 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
7-inch Navigation system
9999-EC-080C-11NAV2 (Canada only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
Multi Information Display (MID) with compact navigation system
9999-95-080C-11NAV (U.S.A. only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-080C-11NAV (Puerto Rico only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
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Accessory Socket ............................ 6-130
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-18
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-19
AWD Warning light ................... 5-20
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-9
Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-55
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 ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-61
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-61
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-61
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-61
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-35
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-37
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-38
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-38
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-37
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-74
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition)
Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be
used .......................................... 6-103
Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-79
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-85
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-94
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ....................... 6-104
Safety certification ................... 6-104
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-30
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-128
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-42
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-57
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-75
Headlights .................................. 5-62
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-68
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-38
Gauge ......................................... 5-43
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-49
Panel description ........................ 8-51
Replacement ............................... 8-49
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-128
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-75
H
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-62
Flashing ...................................... 5-66
High-low beam .......................... 5-66
Leveling ..................................... 5-67
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-75
Hood Release .................................... 3-40
Horn .................................................. 5-74
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-106
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-44
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-48
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-45
BSM OFF ................................... 5-59
Cruise ......................................... 5-59
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-58
Security ...................................... 5-57
Shift position .............................. 5-58
TCS OFF .................................... 5-58
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-58
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-60
Information Display ........................ 6-108
Audio display ........................... 6-109
Climate control display ............ 6-109
Information display functions ... 6-108
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-40
Interior Care ...................................... 8-62
Interior Lights ................................. 6-106
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Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-68
Liftgate .............................................. 3-31
Luggage compartment ............... 3-33
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-62
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-107
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ...................................... 6-107
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-74
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-55
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-56
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-42
M
Multi Information Display .............. 6-110
Audio Display .......................... 6-113
Clock ........................................ 6-112
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-115
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-111
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-113
Rear View Monitor ................... 6-121
Settings ..................................... 6-119
Trip Computer .......................... 6-113
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-119
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-41
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-55
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-106
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-55
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-30
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-130
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-31
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor ......................... 6-121
Index
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Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-73
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-73
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-73
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-56
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-19
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-44
Seat Belt System
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt reminder .............................. 2-28
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-17
Except center-rear position ......... 2-19
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-15
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-28
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Seat warmer ................................ 2-13
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-44
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-48
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-52
Service Publications .......................... 9-46
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-105
S
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-41
SRS Air Bags
Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-59
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-51
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-57
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-64
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-56
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-45
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-50
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-55
Horn ........................................... 5-74
Storage Compartments .................... 6-128
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-129
Center console .......................... 6-129
Glove compartment .................. 6-128
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-130
Sunshade ........................................... 3-43
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-105
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-42
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-40
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-52
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Information ................................ 9-24
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