your local dealer.

Or if you need
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 18.2-gallon/ additional help, feel free to call our
call 1-800-866-1998. 69-liter tank
Customer Assistance Center
Mazda ‘’bumper-to-bumper” at 1-800-222-5500
Limited Warranty and Monday through Friday,
Powertrain Warranty 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., Pacific
Engineers design and build every 9 a.m.- 5:45 p.m., Eastern/Central
Mazda to give you driving pleasure Lower Octane Fuel Usage
now and far down the road. We’re If 91 octane fuel is not available,
so confident in our quality that we fuel as low as 87 octane can
cover the entire vehicle against defects be used. Use of lower octane www.mazdausa.com
in materials and workmanship for fuel can decrease performance, ©2007 Calcar, Quick Tips® is a trademark
36 months/36,000 miles, whichever refueling vehicle with correct of Calcar, made in USA 5/07 68.892M DOT
comes first, plus we provide a octane fuel a couple of times Mazda North American Operations reserves
the right to change product specifications
powertrain warranty for 60 months/ will restore vehicle performance at any time without incurring obligations.
60,000 miles, whichever comes first. and shift quality. 9999-95-080C-08QT

MAZDA CX-7
Quick Tips ®

Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions

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12 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 14 5 2 2 1

100 120
6 7 80 140
8 160 180 200
H
140 220
5 120 P
60 100
R C
4 80
N
60
40
40 20 D TRIP A
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2 20
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1 0 FM/AM SAT CD MEDIA

PUSHPOWER/VOL
LOAD
EJECT

NAVI

MENU SEEK
TRACK
RET
SCAN
DISP AUDIO

FRONT
PUSH PUSH

OFF C AUTO H
MODE

A/C AMB

22 16
21
26 25 24 23 17
15 15
18 18
19
27 17
20

1. Power window switches, 11. NAVI display*, 19. Cup holder

see Mirrors/Windows see Owner’s Manual 20. Center console
2. Door locks, Audio system,
see Audio Systems 21. Storage
see Locks 22. Gearshift lever,
3. Mirror controls, 12. Information display,
see Information Display see Transaxle
see Mirrors/Windows 23. Tilt steering-wheel
4. Headlight leveling switch*, 13. Hazard warning
switch/light release lever,
see Getting Started see Getting Started
Push to activate/deactivate.
5. Air vents 24. Parking-brake
14. Passenger air bag
6. Turn signal/lighting off indicator, To engage: Push down.
control lever, see Getting Started To release: Push down
see Getting Started slightly, then release.
15. Bottle holder
7. Audio control switches, 25. Hood release handle
see Getting Started Tip: Use plastic bottles Pull release handle to unlock.
8. Horn/Air bag with caps, cups may spill 26. Traction Control System,
To beep: Press when door is closed. see Driving Tips
9. Cruise control, 16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls 27. Fuel-filler lid release
see Getting Started To open: Pull lever upward
10. Wiper/washer 17. Accessory socket
and release.
control lever, 18. Seat warmer*
see Getting Started Press: On/off.
*Denotes optional equipment

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Driver’s
View
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Started
GETTING STARTED

Getting Started Turbocharger tips Do NOT race or over-rev ANY

Mazda CX-7 Quick Tips® are To get maximum performance engine when starting, particularly
from your turbocharged engine, a turbocharged engine.
designed to quickly familiarize take note of the following:
you with some important Do NOT add aftermarket devices
Use 91 octane or above premium to alter the engine’s ignition, fuel
features of your Mazda CX-7. unleaded gasoline only, extra fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure,
The Driver’s View tab is your additives are NOT recommended. this may lead to serious engine
index to the Quick Tips®, locate Change engine oil and filter damage and void your warranty.
the item you would like to every 7,500 miles, or sooner if Tire Pressure Monitoring
learn more about and then needed, see Owner’s Manual. System (TPMS)
turn to the listed tab. Use engine oil with API SL or Warning light illuminates for a
ILSAC GF-3 service grade or few seconds after ignition is on.
This Getting Started section higher, extra oil additives are
contains important operating If tire pressure is too low in one
NOT recommended. or more tires, warning light will
tips about your Mazda CX-7. After driving at freeway speeds or illuminate and beeper will sound.
Items identified in blue text up a long hill, idle engine at least Flashing warning light indicates
call out unique features. 30 seconds to cool turbo, avoid possible malfunction; dealer
shutting engine off abruptly after inspection required.
a hard or long drive, turbocharger
damage may result otherwise.

bags/pretensioner will not WARNINGS: Even with a

deploy/activate in an accident. deactivation system, never
1 If the total seated weight place rear-facing infant-safety
AUTO AMB
O
F NG
ER A
I is greater than approximately seat in front of any air bag,
an infant is in serious danger
PASSE

88.8 93 lb., light does not illuminate,

BA G

OFF

and the front passenger and side of being injured or killed.

air bags/pretensioner will deploy/ If you must install a forward-
DISC IN MD W ST RPT RDM AUTO-M A/C ECO AUTO AMB
O
F NG
ER A
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activate in an appropriate accident. facing child-safety seat in

PA SSE

88:88 FM1 CH 8 88.9 88.8

BAG

OFF

See Owner’s Manual for additional the front seating position,

information on this feature and move vehicle seat as far
Passenger air bag the air bag system. back as possible.
deactivation indicator light Passenger sensing operation
Front air bag deactivation indicator See Driver’s View HID headlights
light (1) provides current status leveling switch*
of front passenger air bag and Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator on dash will illuminate 1 Set position at 0 unless
pretensioner system. 0
vehicle is loaded heavily,
when passenger air bag is
If total seated weight on front deactivated, child-restraint seat leveling switch adjusts
passenger seat is less than with child that weighs a combined headlight angle to compensate
approximately 66 lb., front total of 66 lbs. or less will for weight of passengers and
passenger air bag deactivation deactivate front passenger and cargo, see Owner’s Manual.
indicator light illuminates, side air bags/pretensioner, see
front passenger and side air Owner’s Manual.
*Denotes optional equipment

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Getting
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Started
GETTING STARTED

1 Advanced Passenger’s door request switch:

2 keyless entry/ Press (5) on passenger’s door; all doors
3 start system* and liftgate unlock simultaneously.
Advanced key 5 6 Liftgate request switch: Press (6)
must be carried on liftgate, doors and liftgate
by driver to Locking doors will lock/unlock.
4 operate properly. Driver’s/passenger’s door request Advanced key transmitter:
Refer to Owner’s Manual for switch: Press (5) once on either Press button (2) for driver’s
additional instructions. door to lock other doors. door; press again within 1 1/2
Press and hold driver’s request seconds to unlock other doors
Tip: Do not use advanced key switch (5) to close windows and
with activated cell phone in and liftgate, hold to lower front
moonroof, release to stop. windows and open moonroof,
the same hand, advanced key
functions may become disabled. Advanced key transmitter: release to stop.
Press button (1); pressing again
Advanced keyless within a few seconds causes doors Activating panic alarm
system customization to relock and horn to beep. Panic alarm: Press and hold
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can button (3) for more than 1 second;
customize your system if desired Unlocking doors/ horn sounds, hazard warning
with features such as auto-lock, opening liftgate lights flash; to stop, press any
which can be programmed to Driver’s door request switch: Press remote button.
automatically lock vehicle after (5) to unlock driver’s door; press
driving and exiting vehicle. again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate.
For additional information,
see Owner’s Manual. *Denotes optional equipment

AC
C Starting engine
ON S
TA area, engine may not start Tip: When using advanced
RT

Press start knob

PUSH or warnings may activate. keyless system, unless
LOCK

(7); when KEY Turning off engine reprogrammed by dealer,

indicator (green) Turn start knob to ACC position system will beep as confirmation
illuminates on to turn engine off, push in and of lock/unlock requests, system
8 7 8 instrument will also beep if start knob is
turn start knob to LOCK position.
cluster; turn start knob (7) to Tip: Vehicle battery may be left in ACC position, advanced
START position to start engine. discharged and vehicle security key has been left in vehicle or
Auxiliary key operation compromised if start knob is if advanced key is removed from
If advanced key cannot be used left in ACC position. vehicle while vehicle is running.
due to a malfunction or dead For additional system operation
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set warnings, see Owner’s Manual.
advanced key battery, use auxiliary parking brake and turn start knob to
key (4) to lock/unlock doors and Replacing battery
LOCK position when exiting vehicle. See Owner’s Manual
to start vehicle.
System operation warnings Cautions on use
To start vehicle: Remove start KEY indicator light flashes (green) To avoid damage to advanced
knob cover (7) by pressing both indicates advanced key transmitter key, do not allow any severe
side release buttons (8) while battery power is low. impacts or contact with liquids,
pulling; insert auxiliary key into KEY indicator light illuminated do not place heavy objects on
key cylinder and turn to start engine. continuously (red) indicates system advanced key and do not leave
Tip: Do not place advanced key malfunction, and auxiliary key advanced key exposed to direct
on or around dashboard, storage should be used, have vehicle sunlight or high temperatures,
compartments such as glove inspected at an Authorized Mazda See Owner’s Manual for all
box or in open liftgate/cargo Dealer as soon as possible. cautions and warnings.

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Getting
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Started
GETTING STARTED
Turn signal/lighting AUTO* = With ignition switch
control lever in ON position; headlights and
AUTO OFF = Lights off exterior lights automatically
turn ON/OFF depending on
= Tail, parking and surrounding darkness/lightness;
dashboard lights on: Rotate rotate knob (1) to third notch
knob (1) to first notch
1 2 = Fog lights* on: Rotate (2);
= Tail, parking, functions only with low
dashboard and headlights on: beams on
Rotate knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push Turn signals right/left: move
forward/pull back to detent. lever up/down.
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release.
Wiper/washer control lever Rear window wiper/washer
Single wipe: Push lever up. To activate rear interval wiper:
MIST Washer: Pull back, also operates wipers. Rotate knob (4) up to INT.
PULL REAR

Intermittent wiper: One click down. To activate rear normal speed

To change interval speed: Rotate wiper: Rotate knob (4) up to ON.
inner ring (3). To activate rear washer: Rotate
3 4 Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down. knob (4) to and release.
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down.

Cruise Steering- Tilt

1 23 control 4 5 67 wheel steering-
Operates audio wheel
ON OFF
above
CANCEL MODE
controls release lever
RES/+
19 mph. VOL+
To increase/ Pull lever (8) down
SET/–

Press ON/OFF
–
decrease to unlock column
switch (1) to volume: and pull up to
enable/disable. Press (4). 8 lock column.
To set speed: Press switch (2) Press (5) to either mute standard WARNING: Do not adjust
down and release. Audio system or activate steering-wheel while driving
To increase set speed: Push Navigation Voice Command*. because you may lose control
switch (2) up and release Press (6) to select AM, FM 1, of the vehicle.
at desired speed. FM 2 and CD mode.
To decrease set speed: Press Radio: Press / (7) less than
switch (2) down and release one second to select next/previous
at desired speed. preset station, press / (7)
To cancel: Tap brake or press more than one second until beep
CANCEL switch (3). sound is heard to seek next/
previous station.
CD: Press (7) to select next
track, press (7) to repeat
current track. *Denotes optional equipment

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Getting
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 Instrument
Cluster
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

GAUGES 1 3 2 6 4

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
100 120
3. Instrument cluster dimmer 7 80 140
select button* 6 8
140
160 180 200
220
H
5
Pressing this button will toggle 60
120
100
km/h P
R C
between Navigation screen 4 80
60 N
DAY or NIGHT modes; rotating 40
40
20 D TRIP A
3 F
knob will adjust brightness.
20
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0 E
1 0
brightness can be adjusted
with headlight switch in
any position (black-out
meter mode). 8 7 5
4. Engine coolant 5. Fuel gauge 7. Odometer/Trip meter
temperature gauge 18.2-gallon/69-liter tank 8. Gear indicator
Stop car if above normal 6. Odometer/Trip meter Displays current gear
range, turn off engine, let selector position or manual mode.
vehicle cool; check coolant Press to view odometer; press
level when safe. again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings.

WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control on
CRUISE • Charging system • Turn signals/hazard
Amber light: Cruise control warning light warning on
system activated Charging system malfunction; • KEY*, see Getting Started
Green light: Cruising speed set; dealer inspection required
see Getting Started • TCS OFF
• Air bag/front seat belt Traction Control System is
• Tire Pressure pretensioner system deactivated
Monitoring System (TPMS), If light flashes or stays on, the air
see Getting Started bags/front seat belt pretensioners • Lights ON indicator light*
• High beams on may not operate in an accident; • Traction Control
dealer inspection required System (TCS)/Dynamic
• Engine oil-pressure
warning light • Check engine Stability Control (DSC)
Stop car when safe and turn Dealer inspection required if light Light flashes when in use; dealer
off engine; check oil level remains on, see Owner’s Manual inspection required if light
• AT Automatic transaxle remains on
• Brake system warning light* • 4WD AWD warning light*
Parking brake on/low brake fluid Automatic transaxle malfunction; Flashing lamp indicates high
• Always fasten seat belts dealer inspection required temperature differential oil,
• Security indicator light* • Anti-lock Brake illuminated lamp indicates an
System (ABS) abnormality with AWD system;
• O Low fuel dealer inspection required
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
• Door ajar only; dealer inspection required *Denotes optional equipment

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Instrument
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 Locks

LOCKS

1 Keyless entry Advanced

system keyless entry/
Functions only start system/
2 with ignition in auxiliary key*
3 OFF position. See Getting
4 Started
To lock doors:
Press button (2);
Key pressing again within a few Illuminated entry system
Operates ignition and all locks. seconds causes doors to relock Activates interior lights when dome
Tip: Use key number plate and horn to beep. light switch set to DOOR position;
to purchase a new key; To unlock: Press button (3) lights off after driver’s door is
store in safe place for driver’s door; press again locked or ignition in ON position.
separate from vehicle. within 3 seconds to unlock other Immobilizer system
Retractable type key doors and liftgate, press and hold Prevents engine from running
To fold/unfold press release to lower driver's and passenger unless coded key is used,
button (1). windows and open moonroof, see Owner’s Manual.
release to stop. WARNING: Never leave a child
Panic alarm: Press and hold alone in vehicle and never
button (4) for more than 1 leave any key where a child can
second; horn sounds, hazard find it, particularly advanced
Auxiliary key* warning lights flash; to stop, keys which give easier
See Getting Started press any remote button. access to a curious child.

Manual door
locks
To lock: Press 3 Lock
front of button (1)
toward door handle.
2 To unlock: Pull front Unlock
1 of button away 4 5
from door handle.
Power door locks Child-safety locks Liftgate
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate Located at edge of rear doors. To open: Pull up on handle (4)
from inside vehicle: Press bottom/ To activate: Pull tab (3) up; and raise.
top of switch (2). door opens from outside only. To close: Push liftgate down with
Using mechanical key to unlock both hands until it securely locks;
driver’s front door: Rotate key to To cancel: Push tab (3) down.
do not slam liftgate.
counterclockwise position for more WARNING: Since children
than one second to unlock other may access either rear door, Liftgate request switch* (5)
doors and liftgate, continue to hold child-safety locks for both rear operation, see Getting Started.
key in unlock position to roll front doors should be activated.
windows down and open moonroof.
Using key to lock all doors: Rotate
key to clockwise position, continue
to hold key in lock position to
roll front windows up and close
moonroof, release to stop. *Denotes optional equipment

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Locks
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Windows
MIRRORS/WINDOWS
3 Power window Rear window switches
1 L R switches Push/pull (4) to open/close.
4 AU

With ignition ON.

5
TO

AU
TO
Power window
All windows initialization procedure
2 controlled from If battery is disconnected or power
driver’s armrest; window fuse is replaced, the auto
passenger doors open/close and anti-pinch features
have separate switches. will not function.
Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC Front window switches Resetting procedure:
or ON position. One-touch down/up: Press/pull 1. Turn ignition switch to “ON”
Switch is on driver’s door. AUTO switch (3) firmly and position.
release, window goes down/up 2. Press power window switch
To adjust left/right mirror: all the way, press/pull briefly
Press selector switch (1) left/right, down to fully open window,
to stop, press/pull lightly and then pull switch up to close
press switch (2) in direction of hold for normal operation.
desired movement. window completely, continue
Tip: During closing window holding switch up for at least
Tip: To lock mirrors in place, operation, window will stop 3 seconds, then release switch.
move selector switch (1) to and open partway if object 3. Move to front passenger
center position. blocks window operation. door and repeat Step 2 for
Power window lockout switch front passenger window.
Press button (5), only driver's 4. After windows have been
window operates; press again initialized turn ignition to
for normal operation. “LOCK”, then back to“ON.”

1 2 1 2
DOOR OFF
DOOR OFF
OFF ON DOOR

7
SLIDE
TILT

3 6 5 3 4
1. Map/reading light switch 6. Moonroof slide switch* 7. Cargo light
Press on/off. Press rear of switch to DOOR = Light on with
2. Interior light switch open moonroof. liftgate open
DOOR = Light on when door open Press front of switch to close. OFF = Light always off
ON = Light always on Tip: With all doors closed, Driver/passenger
OFF = Light always off moonroof and front windows covered visor mirrors
3. Front interior light can be opened via Keyless To access mirror: Lower visor.
4. Rear interior light entry by pressing and holding
unlock button, or opened/
5. Moonroof tilt switch* closed by turning and holding
Press rear of switch to tilt driver’s door key toward
rear of Moonroof. front/rear of vehicle.
Press front of switch to close.
*Denotes optional equipment

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Interior
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 Seats

SEATS
Shoulder belt 4 4. Head restraint
height To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
adjustment 1 8 release button (8) and
To raise: push down.
Push adjuster up. Power driver’s seat*
To lower: 5. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull button (1), slide Pull/push front of switch vertically.
down; release button.
Fore/aft adjustment
WARNING: Make sure Slide switch horizontally.
adjuster locks in one of 3
its positions. Raise/lower rear of seat
4 Pull/push rear of switch vertically.
Manual controls 8
1 2 Raise/lower seat
1. Fore-aft adjustment Pull/push center of switch
Lift lever and hold, slide seat, vertically.
release lever.
6. Seatback angle
2. Raise/lower seat Press front/rear of switch
(Driver’s seat only) 7 to change angle.
Pull/push lever and release.
7. Lumbar support
3. Seat back angle adjustment*
To adjust: Lift and hold lever, 6 Pull lever forward repeatedly
lean forward or backward for more support.
to tilt seat, release lever. 5

WARNINGS: Do not adjust Seat belt emergency

seats while driving. locking mode
Seat belts must always be Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
worn when vehicle is in motion. braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more.
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace seat Automatic locking mode
belt usage. (all seat belts except
Always wear your seat belt driver’s seat belt)
and properly secure children Must be used when installing
12 and under in the rear seat. Child-safety seat child-safety seat.
To install in rear outboard seats: To activate: Pull webbing fully
Even with a deactivation out of retractor, allow belt to
system, never place rear-facing Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual retract until click is heard;
infant-safety seat in front belt will only tighten.
of any air bag, an infant is for proper installation and child
in serious danger of being seat tether and LATCH system To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
injured or killed. instructions. allow webbing to retract fully.
If you must install a forward- WARNING: Use age
facing child-safety seat in appropriate child restraints,
the front seating position, see Owner’s Manual and
move vehicle seat as far state or province laws.
back as possible.
*Denotes optional equipment

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Seats
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 Rear Seats

REAR SEATS
Rear center position seat belt†
Connecting seat belt: Pull seat 8
1 belt from ceiling recess (1) and
connect tongue (2) to anchor (3). 8
Wearing seat belt: Slowly pull out
lap/shoulder belt (4) and insert
tongue (5) into buckle (6) until
click is heard.
Unfastening seat belt: Depress
4 buckle button (6) to release.
5 2 Tip: Leave center-rear lap portion Folding second-row seats
6 of seat belt fastened at all times Unfasten lap portion of center-rear
3 7
except when folding rear seat. seat belt; push knob (8) down and
Stowing seat belt: Insert key or small carefully lower seatback downward.
object in anchor buckle slot (7) to See Cargo Area tab for location of
release entire belt, let it fully retract, rear cargo area remote handle levers.
then put tongues (2) and (5) together, Returning seatbacks to
insert securely into recess (1). original positions
Raise seatback to upward position.
Make sure seatback is locked
into position.

Automatic P M (Sport A/T Gear

140
200
Transaxle R
manual shift mode) 220
P indicator
Gearshift N Move shifter from R Illuminated
must be in M D D to M to engage N numeral of
Park or manual shift mode, D gear indicator
Neutral to M will be illuminated located in the
start engine; for manual mode on 8 M
instrument panel
it must shift position indicator located displays current gear in
be in Park in the instrument panel. Automatic and Manual
to remove Manual shifting of transmission shift modes.
ignition key. is achieved by moving shifter Tips: Back-up camera*
back to upshift and forward to automatically operates when
P = Park downshift, move shifter from
To move gearshift from Park: gearshift lever is placed into
M to D to engage automatic reverse and is viewable via
Press firmly on brake pedal then shift mode.
move the shift lever out of P. navigation display screen.
R = Reverse When using back-up camera,
objects may be closer than
N = Neutral they appear, please check
No gear engaged. your surroundings.
D Drive (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
*Back-up camera feature is only available
all forward gears automatically. with optional Technology Package
† See Owner’s Manual

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Transaxle
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Controls
CLIMATE CONTROLS
3 2 1 2 8 1 3
2
1 3
0 4
FRONT
PUSH PUSH

OFF C AUTO H
MODE

A/C A/C AMB

4 6 5 9 4 6 5 7 10
Manual A/C Automatic A/C*

1. Air flow selections 6. Air intake control Automatic operation

Press switch to alternate Press AUTO (10) for automatic
= air to dash between recirculated (Indicator operation; rotate outer dial to set
= air to dash and floor light on) or outside (Indicator temperature, refer to information
light off) air mode. display for air flow selection, see
= air to floor = recirculate inside air; Owner's Manual.
= air to floor and windshield use for maximum cooling Tip: Automatic climate control
WARNING: Do not use display viewed via information
= air to windshield (defrost) position in cold display, see below.
(Manual Climate Control) weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision.

2. Fan control 7. AMB* Control positions for

Rotate knob clockwise/ Press AMB button (7) to display maximum defrost
counterclockwise to increase/ ambient temperature, press again Fan to maximum, temperature
decrease fan speed. to switch display to temperature to maximum hot, selected.
3. Temperature control set for air conditioner. Tip: To help prevent
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob Tip: To change from windshield fogging in
counterclockwise/clockwise Fahrenheit to Centigrade or humid weather, select
vice versa: Press AMB button before starting engine.
4. A/C = air conditioner (7) for 3 seconds or more.
Press to turn on/off To prevent moisture buildup,
8. Windshield defroster never drive with system off.
5. Rear window defogger switch
Press on/off; shuts off with Press: Fresh air position is Objects placed under the
ignition or automatically after automatically selected, A/C front seats may interfere
15 minutes of operation; also automatically turns ON. with air flow to the rear.
operates heated outside mirrors*.
9. OFF
Press to turn system OFF.

1 Information Display Tip: Manual climate

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Information display (1) has control not viewable via
88:88 FM1 CH 8 88.9 88.8 the following functions: Clock, information display.
audio display, automatic climate
control display* and ambient/cabin
temperature display* (AMB). *Denotes optional equipment

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Information
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Display
 Audio
Systems
AM/FM STEREO/CD/CD CHANGER
1. Power/Volume 88:88 FM1 CH 8 88.9 88.8
DISC IN MD W ST

20
RPT RDM AUTO-M A/C ECO AUTO AMB
O
F

Press to turn on/off; rotate

to increase/decrease volume. A B 9 10 11 12 13 14
2. Random CLOCK SET FM/AM SAT CD MEDIA
Press to play CD selections 7 LOAD 15
in random order, press again 8 16
to cancel.

VO
TRACK

SH POWER
1 SCAN2 3 RPT DISC

L
SEEK APC

3. Program† 6 17

PU
4 5
PROG 6 RDM DISC
4. Auto-Memory 19
Press and hold until a beep sound PU
UT
SH A O-M .DI
S PU
SH
AUDIO C
ON

T
P
E

. ESN
TUN
is heard; system automatically
scans and temporarily stores six TEXT

strong stations in each band;

press again to switch to another 5 4 3 2 1 18
preset station. 8. Scan 19. Reverse /Fast forward
DISP Radio: Press to sample Press to reverse/fast forward
CD: Press repeatedly to scroll strong stations, press again through a track.
through displays. to stop at current station. 20. Display,
Text*: Rotate right/left to display CD: Press to play first few seconds see Information Display
titles longer than 12 characters. of each selection, press again
5. Tune to stop at current selection.
Radio: Rotate counterclockwise/ 9. RPT
clockwise for lower/higher Press to replay current
frequency. CD selection.

6. SEEK/TRACK 10. FM/AM Clock**

Radio: Press / to Press to turn radio on and To set: With ignition in ACC
automatically seek higher/ select between FM1/FM2/AM or ON position, press (A) and
lower frequency. station preset buttons (16). hold until beep sounds; 12hr/24hr
CD: Press / to select next 11. CD slot will appear on display (20); press
track/beginning of current track. 12. SAT*, Satellite ready capability. (B) to select; press (A) again while
7. LOAD* 13. CD, Press to play CD. selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST
To load multiple discs: 14. Media† displays; press (B) to select hour;
Press and hold LOAD (7) until press (A) when done, do the
15. CD eject button same to set minutes.
beep sound is heard; insert 16. Memory preset buttons
CD when “IN” is indicated on To set: Tune to station, press and Navigation/Audio System*
information display (20). hold until beep sound is heard. AudioPilot* (BOSE system)
To eject disc: Press Eject (15). 17. Disc / * Automatically adjusts audio volume
To eject specific disc: Press Press to skip to next/previous CD. in accordance with level of noise
and hold Eject (15) until beep 18. Audio control entering vehicle; press on-screen
sound is heard; within five Audio: Press to select ALC/BASS/ button to turn ON/OFF.
seconds press the desired tray TREB/FADE/BAL/BEEP/Surround* Centerpoint* (BOSE system)
number 1-6 (16). OFF/1/2/3, rotate right/left to Delivers multi-channel surround
adjust selected feature. sound while listening to CDs.
*Denotes optional equipment Tip: Automatic Level Control See Owner's Manual for
**See Navigation Owner’s Manual (ALC) automatically adjusts
for clock setting procedure if complete details.
equipped with Navigation System audio volume depending
†Not functional in U.S. market on vehicle speed.

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Audio
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CARGO AREA
Spare tire 2. Lug wrench and
1. Temporary spare tire jack lever
Stored under panel in liftgate; 3. Jack
to change flat tire: Follow 4. Tiedown eyelet
instructions in Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare.
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
1 3 2 4 see Owner’s Manual.

6 Cargo area Split-folding rear seatback

5. Cargo securing loops Remote handle levers: Pull lever
6. Cargo light (8) to release seatback.
8 See Interior Lights for operation.
5 7. Reversible lower cargo
floor (carpet or plastic)

Gas cap Anti-lock Braking Traction Control

After filling vehicle with gasoline, System (ABS) System (TCS)
fully reinstall gas cap by turning ABS automatically reduces Enhances traction and safety
clockwise until a clicking sound is hydraulic pressure to any wheel by regulating engine torque.
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed, on the verge of locking up. When TCS detects drive wheel
Check Engine light may come on. You may feel a slight pulsing of slippage it lowers engine torque
For more information on Check the brake pedal and hear a to prevent loss of traction.
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual. clicking noise; this tells you the Dynamic Stability
Tire economy and tips ABS is functioning properly; Control (DSC)
Check tire pressure monthly when increase pressure on pedal for Controls braking and engine
tires are cold, use a digital tire maximum braking. torque in conjunction with ABS
pressure gauge for accurate tire Tips: Maintain constant and TCS to help control side slip
pressure measurement. pressure on the brake pedal. on slippery surfaces or during
Tires should be of the same Do not pump the brakes. sudden or evasive maneuvering.
type and size. ABS self test
Maintain correct front-end alignment A self-diagnostic test is performed
and tire balance; rotate tires at when starting; you may feel some
5,000 or 7,500 mile intervals; see brake pedal pulsation and hear
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart. some noise, this is normal.
Tire pressure
Decal on Driver’s B-pillar provides
tire pressure information.

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UNDER HOOD
10 9 3 6 4 7 5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
11 2 8 1 5 9. Engine oil dipstick
2.3-liter Engine Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
1. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transaxle above max.
Level should be between COLD fluid level dipstick
FILL RANGE indicator marks. 10. Engine oil filler cap
Fluid Hot scale A SAE 5W-30
WARNING: Never remove Fluid above 150oF, level
coolant reservoir cap while must be between full 11. Windshield washer
engine is running or hot; and low. fluid reservoir
remove only when system Fluid Hot scale B Fill with windshield
is cool. Cold fluid below 70oF should washer fluid.
2. Power steering fluid be close to, but not above Tip: Check all fluids with
reservoir bottom notch on dipstick. vehicle parked on a level
Level should be between 4. Battery surface and engine off
MIN and MAX lines. unless otherwise stated.

Break-in period NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS A. Replace: Engine oil

First 600 miles: Avoid heavy and filter†
braking and acceleration; drive at 7,500 miles A Lubricate: All locks and hinges
varying road and engine speeds. 15,000 miles A F B . Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
Tip: Follow similar procedures 22,500 miles A brake lines, hoses and
with newly overhauled engine connections, steering operation
30,000 miles A B F
or when brakes are replaced. and linkages, front and rear
Maintenance notes: 37,500 miles A C suspension and ball joints,
Rotate tires every 7,500 45,000 miles A FG drive-shaft dust boots
miles or sooner if needed. 52,500 miles A
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace cabin air filter every Replace: Air filter
60,000 miles A B D F
25,000 miles or 24 months. D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
Replace (FL22) engine coolant 67,500 miles A emission system
at 120,000 miles or 10 years. 75,000 miles A C E F Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
WARNING: Using coolant other 82,500 miles A
than FL22 requires more frequent E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
90,000 miles A B FG Replace: Spark plugs
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving F . Inspect: Disc brakes
conditions, Owner’s Manual Tip: For additional service G. Inspect: Exhaust system and
recommends changing oil intervals and complete details, heat shields
and filter at 5,000† miles. see Owner’s Manual.
† See Owner’s Manual

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Mazda to give you driving pleasure Lower Octane Fuel Usage
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so confident in our quality that we fuel as low as 87 octane can
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in materials and workmanship for fuel can decrease performance, ©2007 Calcar, Quick Tips® is a trademark
36 months/36,000 miles, whichever refueling vehicle with correct of Calcar, made in USA 5/07 68.892M DOT
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