Mazda Cx7 2009

A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go. Ournationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyableuse of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. Inthe event of a crash, this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant thathas been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Perchlorate Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

©2008 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan June 2008(Print2)

How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover tocover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”. NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how tomake better use of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.

Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING
AWARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

EssentialSafety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort...