Mazda CX-7 Navigation System Guide

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Smart Start Guide
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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.
Liftgate Request Switch
Panic Alarm
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Thissystemremotelylocksandunlocksthedoorsandtheliftgate.
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.
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
Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Start is available at your
Mazda dealer
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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.
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GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES
GenuineMazdaAccessoriesarebuilttothesamestandardsofqualityas
yourMazda.Thatmeanstheytright,workright,andlookgreat.Choose
fromawiderangeofinteriorandexterioraccessoriestomakeyourCX-7
tyourpersonalityandlifestyle.Afterall,youarewhatyoudrive.
Personalize your CX-7 with the following Genuine Mazda Accessories:
• All-Weather
 FloorMats
• Auto-Dimming 
 RearviewMirror
 withCompass
 andHomeLink
®
• BikeRack,Trailer
 HitchMounted
• CargoCover
• CargoNet
• CargoTray
• DoorSillTrimPlates
• DVDEntertainment
 System
• FogLights
• FrontMask
• HoodBugDeector
• iPod
®
Integration
• Moonroof
 WindDeector
• RearBumperGuard
• RearviewCamera
 withAuto-Dimming
 MirrorDisplay
• RemoteEngineStart
• RoofRackand 
 Attachments
 BikeCarrier
 CargoBox,Medium
  andShort
 LuggageBasket
 KayakCarrier
 SurfboardCarrier
 Ski/Snowboard
  Carrier
• SIRIUSSatelliteRadio
• SplashGuards
 (FrontandRear)
• Spoiler
• TrailerHitch(ClassII)
• WindshieldSunscreen
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.
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Rearview
Camera is available at your Mazda dealer if your vehicle is not
equipped with this system.
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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. 2 1-2 4)
HAZARD
WARNING
INFORMATION
DISPL AY
(P. 14, 18)
AUDIO
( PP. 1 9 -2 0 )
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. 2 5)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY/NAVIGATION
CONTROLS
(PP. 2 1-2 4) 1Thisindicatorlightilluminatestoremindyouthatthefrontpassenger’sfront/sideairbagsandseat
belt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seatbelt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
CLOCK
( PP. 1 9 -2 0 )
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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.
FUEL GAUGETACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
TRIP METER
SELECTOR2
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DIMMER1
Instrument Cluster
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.
Theinstrumentclusterhas
adimmerfunctionthatcan
becancelledtomakethe
illuminationbrighter
duringthedaywhen
theheadlightsareon.
Iftheillumination
istoodimduring
theday,pressthe
knob,orifthe
illuminationdoes
notdimwhen
turningonthe
headlightsatnight,
presstheknob.
Whendimmed,
rotatetheknobto
adjustthebrightness
oftheillumination.
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
TCS
OFF
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
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
4WD
On:Systemisnotnormal;dealer
inspectionrequired.
Flashing:Differentialoiltemperature
ishigh;dealerinspectionrequired.
Lights On (Exterior)
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Feature Highlights
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WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
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).
CAUTION:WhentheignitionisONturntheAUTOwipersOFFwhen
goingthroughacarwash,orwhilecleaningortouchingthewindshield.
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.
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
AUTO:Thelightsensor
automaticallydetermines
whentoturntheheadlights
onoroff.
:Turnstail,parking,dashboard,
andheadlightson.
:Turnsfoglights
ononlywhen
headlights
areon.
:Turnstail,
parking,and
dashboard
lightson.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer uid
More sensitive
Less sensitive
1
2
3
HI
LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
INT:Intermittent
ON: Normalspeed
: Washer/wiper
(holdasdesired)
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Thetransmissionwillautomaticallyadjusthowandwhenitshiftsgears
basedonroadconditionsandyourdrivingstyle.Thetransmissionmaystay
inalowergearlongerthanusualwhengoingupordownhillsordriving
aroundcorners.Thisfeaturegivesyoubettercontrolandamoreconnected
drivingexperience.
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
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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.
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and HomeLink®is available at your Mazda dealer if
your vehicle is not equipped with system.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light
Auto-Dimming
On
HomeLink Rear
Light
Sensor
Auto-Dimming
Off
OnOff
Genuine Mazda Accessory
Wheel Locks are available
at your Mazda dealer
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.
NOTE: AvailableatyourMazdadealeristheGenuineMazdaAccessory3.5mm
audiocablewhichcanbeusedtoconnectyourportableaudioplayerintothe
auxjack.
1 LocatetheAUXjackinsidethecenterconsole.
2 Plug3.5mmaudiocable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
18
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
Best Cooling Settings Best Heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
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