2011 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 warning light

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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.3-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluidWith low washer fluid level warning
light4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without low washer fluid level
warning light2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.3-liter engine 69.0 L (18.2 US gal, 15.2 Imp gal)
2.5-liter engine 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWith license plate holder 4,694 mm (184.8 in)
Without license plate holder 4,682 mm (184.3 in)
Overall width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Overall height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Front tread17 inch 1,627 mm (64.1 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
Rear tread17 inch 1,622 mm (63.9 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
2.3-liter engine
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,233 kg (4,923 lbs) 2,322 kg (5,119 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,188 kg (2,619 lbs) 1,217 kg (2,683 lbs)
Rear 1,049 kg (2,313 lbs) 1,115 kg (2,458 lbs)
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features”are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entryThe advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The beep sound which is heard when
locking/unlocking all doors or the liftgate can
be deactivated.
*1Activated Deactivated
The function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.
*2Deactivated Activated
*1 When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2 When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before
leaving vehicle.
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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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Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-9
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-11
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-42
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-129
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-129
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-34
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-31
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-127
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-43
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-67
D
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-74
Rear window .............................. 5-73
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-28
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14
Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-40
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Index
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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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J
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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-29
System error activation .............. 5-33
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-31
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-33
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-37
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Rotation ...................................... 8-38
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 ................................. 7-19
Emergency towing ..................... 7-19
Recreational towing ................... 7-23
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-26
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-27
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-68
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-105
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-45
ABS ............................................ 5-48
Air bag system ........................... 5-50
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-53
AWD .......................................... 5-53
Brake system .............................. 5-47
Charging system ......................... 5-49
Check engine .............................. 5-50
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-51
Door-ajar .................................... 5-53
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-49
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-50
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-56
Low fuel ..................................... 5-51
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-53
Seat belt ...................................... 5-51
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-54
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-29
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-40
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-34
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-72
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-69
Blades replacement .................... 8-30
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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