2011 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 immobilizer

Black plate (125,1)
qOperation
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to ACC or OFF. The
security indicator light in the instrument
cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the
system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the registered
advanced key.
The security indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and goes out.
If the engine does not start with the
correct advanced key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.NOTE
lThe engine may not start and the security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if the
advanced key is placed in an area where it
is difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the
glove box. Move the advanced key to
another place, switch the ignition off, and
then restart the engine.
lSignals from a TV or radio station, or from
a transceiver or a mobile telephone could
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
you are using the proper advanced key and
the engine fails to start, check the security
indicator light. If the indicator light is
flashing, switch the ignition to ACC or
switch the ignition off and wait for a while,
then restart the engine. If it does not start
after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do not
shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the indicator light is
flashing, you will not be able to restart it.
lSince the electronic codes are reset when
repairing the immobilizer system, the
advanced key (including auxiliary key) are
needed. Bring all the advanced keys
(including auxiliary keys) to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
3-47
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page125
Friday, September 10 2010 4:22 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (126,1)
qModification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system's operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
system or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key)
The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent the
theft of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
ØRadio equipment like this is
governed by laws in the United
States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
ØTo avoid damage to the key, do
not:
ØDrop the key.
ØGet the key wet.
ØExpose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
ØExpose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
3-48
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page126
Friday, September 10 2010 4:22 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (127,1)
CAUTION
When starting the engine do not
allow the following, as the engine
may not start due to the electronic
signal from the ignition key not being
transmitted correctly.
ØA key ring rests on the key grip.
ØMetal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key grip.
ØSpare keys or keys for other
vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or come
near the key grip.
ØDevices for electronic purchases, or
security passage which touch or
come near the key.NOTE
lThe keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your safety,
obtaining a replacement key requires some
waiting time. They are only available
through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lAlways keep a spare key, in case one is lost.
If a key is lost, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not
been reset is not possible.
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
3-49
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page127
Friday, September 10 2010 4:22 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (128,1)
Declaration of Conformity
Immobilizer system
3-50
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page128
Friday, September 10 2010 4:22 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (129,1)
qOperation
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to ACC or OFF.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every two
seconds until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
The security indicator light illuminates for
about three seconds and goes out.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.NOTE
lIf the security indicator light illuminates
and stays on or flashes when the ignition is
switched ON, the engine will not start.
lSignals from a TV or radio station, or from
a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
you are using the proper key and your
engine fails to start, check the security
indicator light. If it is flashing, remove the
ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more,
then reinsert it and try starting the engine
again. If it does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do not
shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If you
shut off the engine while the light is
flashing you will not be able to restart it.
lSince the electronic codes are reset when
repairing the immobilizer system, the keys
are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qModification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
system's operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment has
been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
system or the vehicle.
Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
3-51
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page129
Friday, September 10 2010 4:22 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (215,1)
lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the start knob has
not been returned to the OFF/LOCK
position to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed from
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when
the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position, the
driver's door is open, and the
advanced key is removed from the
vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position and all
the doors are closed after removing
the advanced key from the vehicle.
NOTE
The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the
beep sound operate simultaneously (page
3-20).
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the start knob is pushed in from the
OFF/LOCK position, the system confirms
that the correct advanced key is inside the
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates, and the start knob can be
turned to the ACC position (page 3-10).
When flashing
When the advanced key battery power is
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from
the ON position to the ACC or OFF/
LOCK position. Replace with a new
battery before the advanced key becomes
unusable (page 3-7).NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
5-57
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page215
Friday, September 10 2010 4:23 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (516,1)
E
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
11-4
Index
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page516
Friday, September 10 2010 4:24 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I

Black plate (518,1)
R
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
11-6
Index
CX-7_8BM8-EA-10I_Edition1 Page518
Friday, September 10 2010 4:25 PM
Form No.8BM8-EA-10I