Mazda 2010 CX-7 Guide

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Optional equipment shown.
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Door Request Switch
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
• This system allows you to lock and
unlock the doors, and even start the
engine without taking the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by pushing
the driver’s door request switch once.
• Unlock all doors by pushing the
driver’s door request switch twice
OR by pushing the passenger’s door
request switch or liftgate request
switch once.
• Lock or unlock the liftgate by
pushing the liftgate request switch once.
• Lock all doors by pushing the driver’s
door, passenger door, or liftgate request
switches once.
• Open the front windows and
moon roof by pushing the unlock
button on the advanced key and
then pushing again and holding;
release to stop.
• Close front windows and moon roof
by pushing and holding the driver’s door
request switch; release to stop.
Liftgate Request Switch
Panic Alarm
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens
the power windows and moon roof.
Release Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
•
Push once to lock all
doors and liftgate.
• Push twice (within ve
seconds) for horn sound
verication that all doors
are locked.
Unlock
• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
• Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
• Push twice and hold to
open front windows
and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
• Push Lock, Unlock,
or Panic Alarm to
turn alarm off.
Advanced Key
Retractable Key
Key
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a
normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
• Shut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position
and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.
• The KEY indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the KEY indicator light ashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
•
If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock/unlock the doors
and to start the engine.
With the Auxiliary Key…
Lock
Unlock
1 To start engine, remove
the Start knob cover
by squeezing both
release buttons and
pulling the cover off.
2 Push the key release to
remove the auxiliary key.
3 Insert the auxiliary key into
the key cylinder and turn
it to start the engine.
Key Release
Auxiliary Key
(for opening the doors and
starting the engine)
Advanced Key (Rear)
Release Buttons
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To Program the Driver’s Seat Position
1 Park vehicle.
2 Adjust seat to desired position using the Slide/Tilt and Recline switches.
3 While holding the SET button in, push one of the three programming
buttons until a beep is heard. Programming is now complete. Program
remaining two buttons as desired.
NOTE: You can also program one seat position for each advanced key/retractable
type key used with the vehicle. See Owner’s Manual for programming instructions.
To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
• With driver’s door OPEN and ignition OFF, push and release one
of the programmed buttons (1, 2, or 3) when entering the vehicle.
OR
• With driver’s door CLOSED and ignition ON, push and hold one of
the programmed buttons (1, 2, or 3).
NOTE: Memory seat functions DO NOT operate when driver’s door is OPEN and
ignition is ON, when driver’s door is CLOSED and ignition is OFF, or when the vehicle
is in motion.
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT CONTROLS
Returning second-row seats to upright position
1 Raise seatbacks until they lock into position (red indicator is not
visible when seat is in the locked position).
2 Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle
to make sure they are locked.
3 Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use.
Seatback Knob
Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved
back and forth, raised,
lowered, or tilted with
this control.
Recline Switch
Push forward or backward
to adjust seatback angle.
Memory Seat Switch
FOLDING SECOND-ROW SEATS
1 Unfasten the lap portion of the rear center seat belt.
2 Support the seatback with your hand.
3 Push the rear seatback knob down (red indicator is visible when
seat is in the unlocked position).
4 Bring the seatback forward.
Seats
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LIFTGATE
• To open, pull up on the handle and raise the liftgate.
• To close, push the liftgate down until it securely locks, but do not slam.
Liftgate Handle
REAR VIEW MONITOR
Placing the gearshift lever into Reverse automatically operates the Rear
View Parking Camera and is viewable via the Multi-Information Display
(MID) or Navigation System screen.
Rear View Parking Camera
NOTE: When using the Rear View Parking Camera, please check your surroundings
as objects may be closer than they appear.
Liftgate
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
(located on oor next to driver’s seat)
To open, pull the fuel door release.
Fuel
• 2.5L Non-Turbo Engine: Regular
Unleaded Fuel – 87 Octane
• 2.3L Turbo Engine: Premium Fuel
– 91-93 Octane
Lower Octane Fuel Usage
2.3L Turbo Engine: Lower octane fuel
(down to 87 octane) may be used, but
may result in reduced performance; refueling the vehicle with the
correct octane fuel a couple of times will restore vehicle performance.
TURBOCHARGER TIPS (2.3L Turbo Engine)
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30
seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off
abruptly after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
• Do NOT race or over-rev ANY engine when starting, particularly
a turbocharged engine.
• Do NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine’s ignition,
fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure, as this may lead to serious
engine damage and void your warranty.
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching the paint during
refueling, secure the fuel ller cap
tether over the hook as shown.
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LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 11)
WIPER/
WASHER
(P. 12)
CRUISE
CONTROL
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY/NAVIGATION
(PP. 21-24)
HAZARD
WARNING
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P. 14)
AUDIO
(PP. 19-20)
CLIMATE CONTROL
(PP. 17-18)
HEADLIGHT
LEVELING
(P. 11)
TRACTION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
(TCS OFF)
HOOD
RELEASE
TILT STEERING
WHEEL LEVER
(behind steering wheel)
12V ACCESSORY
SOCKET
Driver’s View
BSM OFF
Blind Spot
Monitoring
(P. 15)
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(P. 25)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY/NAVIGATION
CONTROLS
(PP. 21-24) 1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and
seatbelt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the
seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seatbelt and secure children in the rear seats in
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
PASS
AIRBAG
OFF
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR1
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GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and ll the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and
warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine Light
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
uid/malfunction
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Low Washer Fluid Level
Key Warning RED
Advanced key not detected or
advanced key battery is dead.
Key Detected (engine ready
to start) GREEN
On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to start.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (GREEN)
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/Warning Beep: Low tire pressure
in one or more tires.
Door Ajar
FUEL GAUGETACHOMETER
TCS OFF
(Traction Control System)
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Security Indicator Light
BSM OFF
(Blind Spot Monitoring)
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Charging System
Malfunction
Check Fuel Cap
Low Fuel Level
Headlight High Beams On
4WD
On: System is not normal; dealer
inspection required.
Flashing: Differential oil temperature
is high; dealer inspection required.
Lights On (Exterior)
SPEEDOMETER ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
TRIP METER
SELECTOR2
TCS
OFF
4WD
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DIMMER1
Instrument Cluster
BSM
OFF
Optional
Black-Out
Meter shown
1 Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.
2 Push to toggle between trip meter A & B. When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to
zero miles.
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Feature Highlights
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HEADLIGHT LEVELING
Adjust headlight angle with headlight leveling switch depending on vehicle
passengers & load (example: Driver only = 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or 2,
etc. ). Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
CAUTION: When the ignition is ON turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.
: Turns fog lights
on only when headlights
are on.
: Turns tail, parking,
and dashboard lights on.
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for less sensitivity
(requires more rain to turn wipers on) and towards you (counterclockwise)
for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever
to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between fast and slow.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer uid
More sensitive
Less sensitive
1
2
3
HI
LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
: Washer/wiper
(hold as desired)
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NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with Active Adaptive Shift (AAS). Based on road
conditions and driver acceleration, AAS will hold the transmission in a lower gear
longer than the driver might expect - this is normal operation. AAS is designed to:
• avoid disruption of acceleration after cornering.
• provide better climbing and engine braking performance.
• enhance performance when accelerating/decelerating rapidly.
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
Feature Highlights
SPORT A/T MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever from D to M.
NOTE: Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft
cloth to clean them. Using a wire brush,
polishing compound, solvent, or any type
of abrasive cleaner may damage the
protective coating.
ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-Dimming will automatically darken your rear view mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
• Auto-Dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
HomeLink®
• This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light
Auto-Dimming
On
HomeLink Rear
Light
Sensor
Auto-Dimming
Off
On Off
Interior Set
Temperature
Climate
Control
Audio
INFORMATION DISPLAY
(with automatic air conditioning system)
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Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to
play your portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn the
system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for additional information.
NOTE: You will need a cable with an 1/8 inch mini stereo plug to connect your
portable audio player into the aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable audio player and into
the AUX jack. Turn portable audio player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 Push the AUX button on the audio face OR the MODE button on the
steering wheel controls.
5 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK
IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in conrming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM
system is off. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the
vehicle is started.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM
warning light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning
light ash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
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Automatic Climate Control
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Manual Climate Control
Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO ON: Push dial
to turn Automatic Air
Conditioning system
on. Rotate dial to
select your desired set
temperature (shown
in Information Display
above). The airow
mode and the amount
of airow will be
automatically controlled
in accordance with the
set temperature.
Mode Selector
Push to defrost
the rear window.
Temperature
Control Dial
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or receive
fresh air (indicator off).
NOTE: When set to MAX
A/C with dashboard vents
or dashboard and oor
vents, the A/C will turn
on, and recirculated air
will be selected for
maximum cooling.
Fan Control Dial
Rotate the dial to set
desired fan speed (1-4).
Push to defrost
the rear window.
NOTE: With or
on, the system turns
on the A/C and selects
the fresh air mode
for defroster.
Fan Control Dial
• Rotate the dial to
select the desired
fan speed.
• Push OFF to turn
climate control
system off.
Push to manually
turn air conditioning
on or off.
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control always
works, even if the AUTO ON
indicator light turns off
when changing the fan
speed or air ow mode.
Mode Selector Dial
Rotate the dial to
select airow mode.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard and
oor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
oor vents
Windshield
defroster
Push to
manually
turn
air conditioning
on or off.
Push to
select the
following
airow mode:
NOTE: Automatic
climate control will allow
you to maintain a preset
cabin temperature.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and oor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
oor vents
Windshield
defroster
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or
receive fresh air
(indicator off).
Push to defrost
the windshield.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Quick Cooling Settings Quick Heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
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