Mazda CX-7 2012 User guide

Brand: Mazda

Model: CX-7 2012

Category: Cars

Type: User guide

Mazda CX-7 2012: Your Advanced Driving Companion

Experience a seamless journey with the Mazda CX-7 2012, equipped with advanced features for enhanced driving convenience and safety. Utilize the keyless entry system to effortlessly unlock and start your vehicle without fumbling for keys. The electronically operated driver's seat controls allow for precise adjustments to find your perfect driving position. Fold the second-row seats with ease to accommodate larger cargo or passengers.

Mazda CX-7 2012: Your Advanced Driving Companion

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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.

 •  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. 21-24)

HAZARD

WARNING

INFORMATION

DISPL AY

(P. 14, 18)

AUDIO

(PP. 19 -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. 21-24)

This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

INDICATOR

CLOCK

(PP. 19 -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

SELECTOR

INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DIMMER

Instrument Cluster

Optional

Black-Out

Metershown

Rotatetheknobtoadjustthebrightnessoftheinstrumentclusterandotherdashboardilluminations.

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

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

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

Feature Highlights

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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

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

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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Sometextinformationisshownin

theMulti-InformationDisplay(MID).

 • 

CD(TextCD/MP3/WMA):

Album,musictitle,andartist

(ifavailableontheCD).

 • 

Radio:Frequenciesstored

oneachpresetbutton.

 • 

SATRadio:Categoryname,

channelname,musictitle,

andartistname.

 • 

Bluetooth

audioandAUX:

Nothingshown.

Audio Controls

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POWER ON

PushthePower/Volumedialtoturn

theaudiosystemon.

MEDIA SELECTION

Radio:PushFM1/2orAMbuttonto

selecttheFM1,FM2,orAMband.

Satellite Radio:PushtheSIRIUS

buttonforSIRIUSRadio

.Ifyour

vehicleisequippedwithSIRIUS

Radio

(satelliteradioantennaon

roof),yournewMazdaincludesa

freeintroductorysubscription

withalimitedtermtrialoffer.Call

888-539-7474toactivate!Seethe

Owner’sManualand/ordealerfor

details.ContactyourMazdadealer

aboutaddingSIRIUSRadio

ifyour

MazdaCX-7isnotalreadyequipped

withit.

CD:PushtheCDbuttontoselectthe

CDplayerwhichplaysCDs,MP3s,

andWMAs.SeetheOwner’sManual

forcompletedetails.

Auxiliary Input:PushAUXbuttonto

selectauxiliaryjack.

TUNING

Manual:Turnthecenterdialto

manuallychangethefrequency.

Seek:PushtheTRACK/SEEK

tuningbuttonstoautomatically

seekahigherorlowerfrequency

withastation.

Scan:PushtheSCANbuttonto

automaticallysamplestrong

stationsforsecondseach.Push

againtocancel.

Preset Channel:PushthePreset

Channelbuttons(1-6)toselecta

stationstoredinmemory.Tostorea

station,pushandholdabutton(1-6)

untilabeepisheard.

Category (SIRIUS Radio

only):

PushtheDISC/CAT

tochangeto

adifferentcategory.

Auto Memory Tuning:Push

theAUTO-Mbuttontostorean

additional6stationsoneachFM

andAMbandwithoutdisturbing

thepreviouslystoredstations.

RefertotheOwner’sManualfor

completedetails.

SEEK UP/DOWN

 • PushtheHbuttontosetthehour.

 • PushtheMbuttontosettheminutes.

Pushthe:00buttontoresetclockto

nearesthour.

SETTING YOUR CLOCK

LOADING A CD

ingle CD Player

•InserttheCDintotheslot,

label-sideup.

Dash CD Changer

•PushtheLOADbuttonandwhen

“IN”isdisplayed,inserttheCD.

PLAY

G A CD

•Thecenterdialisusedtoselect

songsonaCD.

•

PushDISC-CATbuttontoselect

aCD(6CDchanger).

•PushFOLDERbuttontoselecta

folder(MP3/WMA).

•



PushSEEK/TRACK

toselect

previousornexttrack.

•



PushFOLDER

toselect

previousornextfolder(forMP3s

andWMAs).

PLAY

G BLUETOOT

(BT) AUDIO



MakesureBTaudiodevice



spaired.

2TurnonBTaudiodevice.



PushtheAUXbuttonuntil



“

BTAUDIO”isdisplayed.

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO

Bluetooth

enabledphones

andaudioplayersprovidean

opportunitytoplaymusicthrough

theaudiosystemwithnowires

attached,however,thereare

somelimitations:

•Duringplayback,thesongtitle

orartistwillbeshownonthe

vehicle’sinformationdisplay.

(Thismayvaryduetothe

specicationofyourphoneor

player(AVRCP1.3required).

Toobtainfurtherinformation,

pleaserefertotheOwner’s

Manual).Thisisnotaproblem

withthevehicle,phone,or

player.Thecurrentaudioprole

doesnotsendthisinformation.

•Notallcontrolsonthephone

orplayerwillbeactivewhen

pairedtothevehicle.

•Wirelesssignalstrengthcan

affectaudiostreaming.

•Soundqualityofstreamingaudio

variesdependingonthedevice.

Volume Control

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Multi-Information Display (MID)

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Maintenance Monitor

• Remindsyouofyournextserviceand/ortire

rotationbysimplyenteringamileageand

numberofdaysinterval.

• DisplaysamessageintheMIDfor5seconds

eachtimethevehicleisstartedwhen

servicedueortirerotationisnear(unless

ENTERispushed,whichclearsthe

messagecompletely).

•

Toset,reset,orturnofftheMaintenance

Monitor(Needstoberesetaftermaintenance

tonotifyyouforthenextservice):

NOTE:

• Fortheserviceduenotication,thenumberofdaysanddistancecanbe

set.Fortirerotationnotication,onlythedistancecanbeset.

 • Forservicedue,themessageappearsforwhicheveroneoccursrst,

mileageornumberofdays.

MID CONTROLS (on steering wheel):

Push

ENTER

ENTER (UP/DOWN) switch:Pushupordowntoselectorchangean

item,number,orletter(withhighlight),thenpushintoenter.

LEFT/RIGHT buttons:Pushtheleftandrightbuttonstomovethe

arrowsaboveandbelowthedigittobechangedfortheMaintenanceMonitor.

BACK

BACK button:Pushtoundoand/orreturntothepreviousscreen.

MID Setting

TheMIDcanbeusedtochangecertainpreferencestoyourliking.

Theyinclude:

To Change a Preference:

1 PushtheINFObuttonseveraltimesuntilSETTINGSisdisplayed.

2 SelectPREFERENCESfromthemenu.

3 Selecttheitemyouwanttochangefromthemenu.

Push DOWN,

then

Push

SelectOFFtoturn

Maintenance



onitoroff.

Push

ChangemileageordaysusingUP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT,thenpush

ENTER.Whennished,pushtheINFObuttontoexit.

• DistanceUnit-kmormiles

• TemperatureUnit-C˚orF˚

• TimeZone(with 

 navigation)–tosetyour

 timezonefortheclock

• AutoAdjustClock

 (withnavigation)–toset

 yourclockusingGPS

• ScreenAdjustment(with

 navigation)/ScreenOff

• AlertVolume–highorlow

• TurnSignalVolume–

 highorlow

• LanguageSelection

• RestoreDefaults

 (withnavigation)

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Navigation System

Enter Your Home Address

1 PushENTERfromtheCurrentPosition(map)screen.

2 Select“NavigationSetup.”

3 Select“EditMemoryPoint.”

4 Select“Home.”

5 Selecthowyouwanttoinputyourhomeaddress-eitherbyentering

anaddress,orfromapreviousdestination,pointofinterest,memory

point,intersection,orfromthemap.

6 Enteryourhomeaddress.

7 Select“Set”toregisteryourhome.

8 Select“Done”toreturntothemap.

Change the Volume of the Guidance

• Turntheaudiosystemvolumedialwhilevoiceguidanceis

beinggiven.

Set a Destination

Youcanchoosesettingadestinationusingastreetaddress,pointofinterest,

emergency,memorypoint,home,presetdestination,previousdestination,

freewayon/offramp,coordinates,orselectfrommap.

1 PushENTERfromtheCurrentPosition(map)screen.

2 Select“SetDestination.”

3 Select“Address.”

4 Ifthestateisnotdisplayed,select“SearchArea.”

5 Selectthecorrectstatefromthelist.

6 Select“InputCityName”,thenusetheENTER(UP/DOWN)switch

toinputthecityname,thenselectthecorrectcityfromthelist.

7 UsetheENTER(UP/DOWN)switchtoinputthestreetname,

thenselectthecorrectstreetfromthelist.

8 UsetheENTER(UP/DOWN)switchtoinputthehousenumber.

9 Select“Done.”

10 Select“Start”tosetthedestinationandstartguidance.

NOTE:

• Forsafetyreasons,somenavigationsystemfunctionscannotbeperformed

  whiledrivingthevehicle.

• TheSDcardincludedwithyournavigationsystemcontainsthemostcurrent

  dataavailable.

• NorthUp/HeadUp:NorthUp-Geographicnorthisup.

   HeadUp-Thedirectionyouareheadingisup.

1PushENTERfromtheCurrentPosition(map)screen.

2Select“NavigationSetup.”

3Select“MapDirection.”

4Select“NorthUp”or“HeadUp.”

• Select“Prefer”or“Avoid”fortollroads(defaultsetting),majorroads,ferries,

  restrictedroadsandbordercrossing.

•

RefertoyourNavigationOwner’sManualfordetailednavigationsystemoperation.

ENTER

ENTER (UP/DOWN):

• Pushupordowntoselectorchangean

item,number,orletter(withhighlight),

thenpushintoenter.

• Whenthemapscrollcursorisdisplayed,

pushtozoomin/outthemapscreenand

toscrollthemapscreenupordown.

LEFT/RIGHT buttons:

• Pushtomovethecursorstotherightandleftoncertainscreens(when

arrowsareshowneithertotheleftorright).

• Whenthemapscrollcursorisdisplayed,pushtoscrollthroughthecurrent

position(map)screentotherightandleft.

• Pushtoswitchthescreenfromthemapscreentotheturnlistscreen(with

routeguidance)tothecompassscreen.

NAVI

NAVI button:

• P u s h

toswitchtonavigation-tothecurrentposition(map)screenatanytime.

• Pushtorepeatthevoiceguidanceafteritisdone.

BACK

BACK button:

Pushtoundoand/orreturntothepreviousscreen.

INFO

INFO button:

Pushtoswitchtothemulti-informationdisplay(MID).

Next Road Name

Map Scale

Compass

Distance to

destination

Estimated

arrival time

Vehicle Marker

Distance to intersection

and turn direction

Current Road Name

Operation Guide Icon

COMPACT NAVIGATION CONTROLS (on steering wheel)

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Bluetooth

MAZDA MOBILE

ThefollowingappsareavailableforiPhone

andAndroidsmartphones:

 • MazdaAssistapp(AvailableforiPhone

andAndroid)-Provides

roadsideassistance24hoursaday,365daysayear.Tollfree

number1-800-866-1998canalsobeusedforroadsideassistance.

 • MyMazdaapp(AvailableforiPhone

)-Providesthefollowing

vehicleinformation:

Maintenanceschedule RecallInformation

Servicecoupons Parkedcarlocator

Promotionalalerts Mazdadealerlocator

Servicehistory

Theappscanbedownloaded,freeofcharge,fromtheAppstoreforthe

iPhone

andAndroidMarketforAndroidpowereddevices.Afterdownloading

app,customername,email,smartphonenumberandVINarerequired.

Free MyMazda

iPhone app

Free Mazda Assist

iPhone and Android app

MyMazda.com—The Official Site

for Mazda Owners

Owners. Once registered, you’ll be able to take advantage of benets

exclusively for Mazda Owners:

 •

Insider access to exclusive events and promotions

 •Personalizedmaintenanceschedules

 •Zoom-ZoomOwnerMagazine

 •

Warrantyinformationandon-lineOwner’sManuals

 •Wallpaper,videosandotherfunstuff

 •Accessoriesspecicallydesignedforyourvehicle

 •CarCareDiscountCouponsavailablefromyourMazdaDealer

VisitandregisteratMyMazda.comtoday!

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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH

PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE

NOTE:

• Forsafetyreasons,youcannotpairaphonewhiledriving.

• Beforepairingyourcellphoneoraudiodevice,itisrecommendedthatyou

 refertoitsmanualforstepstoturnonBluetooth

andperformpairing.

• Fortoll-freeBluetooth

Hands-Freecustomerserviceanddevicecompatibility

call800-430-0153orgotowww.MazdaUSA.com/bluetoothforassistance.

•

IMPORTANT:Setthevolumelevelonyourcellphoneoraudiodevicetothe

highestlevelbeforedistortionstarts,thenadjustthevolumeontheaudiosystem

1 P u s h andreleasethe or

buttonlocatedonthesteering

wheelandwaitforabeep.

2 Afterthebeepsay,“Set-up”.

3 Afterthebeepsay,“Pairing options”.

4 Afterthebeepsay,“Pair”.

5 Afterthebeep,sayany4-digitcode.

6 Placephoneoraudiodevicein

Discoverymode;ifnecessary,

consultitsmanual,orgoto

www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth

andselectmodel,Bluetooth

,

thenfollowscreenprompts.

7 Inputthe4-digitcodeyouchoseearlier.

8 Afterthephoneoraudiodeviceisrecognized,you

willbepromptedtonamethepaireddevice,such

as“Tom’s phone or player”.

9 Whenpaired,asymbolwillbedisplayedintheinformationdisplay-

aphonesymbolforaphone

andamusicsymbolforanaudiodevice.

Ifthesymbol

isnotdisplayed,theBluetooth

deviceisnotpaired.

NOTE:

IfyourcompatibleBluetooth

phoneisequippedwithamusicplayerand

supportstheBluetooth

proleA2DP,yourphonewillpairforbothhands-freecalling

aswellasBluetooth

audioduringthepairingprocess,andwillbeconsideredone

unit.PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetailsonhowto“pair”up

to7Bluetooth

phonesandaudiodevices,andhowtousethebuilt-intutorialand

otherimportantsafetyinformation.

TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL

Basic Operation:

button:Tomake/receive/swapacall.

button:Toend/rejectacall.

button:Toskipvoiceguidance

 (forspeedingupoperation).

NOTE: Onenginestart,

thelastconnected

devicewillautomatically

bere-connectedafter

severalseconds.

Talk

Pick-up Hang up

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Advanced Keyless Entry* .............

 •Door/LiftgateRequestSwitch*

Keyless Entry ................................

 •ReleaseButton

 •RetractableKey

Starting the Engine* .....................

 •StartKnobIgnition

 •AuxiliaryKeyUsage

Seat Adjustments* .....................

3-4

 •AdjustmentsandMemory

Fuel Door .......................................

 •FuelDoorReleaseandFuelSpec

Driver’s View ...............................

7-8

 •LocationofSwitchesandControls

Instrument Cluster ...................

9-10

 •ReviewofWarningandIndicator

LightFunctionandLocation

Lights ............................................

Wiper/Washer...............................

Aluminum Wheel Care .................

Blind Spot Monitoring* ................

AUX Input ......................................

VEHICLE PRESENTATION:

Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation

Customer Delivery Checklist

*if equipped

SALES CONSULTANT DATE CUSTOMER DATE

All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the

customer and the ﬁrst maintenance appointment has been scheduled:

Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket

Climate Control .........................

17-18

 •Manual •Automatic*

Set Clock ......................................

Audio Controls .........................

19-20

Multi-Information

Display (MID)* ...........................

21-22

•Preferences

•MaintenanceMonitor

Navigation System* ................. 23-24

•EnterYourHomeAddress

 •SetaDestination

Bluetooth

* ................................... 25

•Tutorial •Toll-Free

•PairPhone  CustomerService

 •MakeaCall  800-430-0153

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Whenreplacingortoppingoffengine

oil,useMazdaGenuineoil.Foroptimal

engineperformance,useSAE0W-20

engineoil(except2.3L,whichuses

5W-30).PleaseconsultanAuthorized

MazdaDealerforadditionalinformation.

Customer Delivery Checklist

DEALERSHIP DATE

SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME

VIN E-MAIL

Smart Start Guide

 •Removethischecklistfrom

SmartStartGuide

 •PersonalizationFeatures

(refertoyourOwner’sManual)

Warranty Information

Warranty Start Date:

Customer Initial:

 •BasicVehicle–

36months/36,000miles

 •Roadsideassistanceprogram

MyMazda.com

 •Offertoregistercustomeron

MyMazda.com

Owner’s Manual

Maintenance Passport

Floor Mats

 •Ensureoormatsareproperly

hookedaftercleaning

 •Donotinstalltwooormats,oneon

topoftheother,onthedriverside

 •Accessoryrubberoormatsshould

becleanedwithmildsoapand

wateronly

PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:

Review the following items with the customer

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

IntroduceServiceManager;

providebusinesscards

ReviewServiceandParts

Departmenthoursofoperation

ExplainfreeFullCircle

ServiceInspection

Schedulerstmaintenanceservice

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SERVICE INSPECTION

We’re committed to providing

expert Mazda service.

YoulovetodriveyourMazda,andwelovetoserviceyourMazda.WithourFullCircle

Service,we’llgiveyourvehicleaCOMPLIMENTARYMULTI-POINTINSPECTION.

YourMazdawillreceiveathoroughreviewofitsmostcrucialcomponents.

Thiseasy-to-useSmartStartGuideisintendedtohelpyoumorefullyappreciatesome

oftheuniquefeaturesandfunctionsofyournewvehicle.However,itisnotintendedto

replaceyourOwner’sManual.TheOwner’sManualcontainsmoredetailedinformation

tohelpyoubetterunderstandtheimportantsafetywarnings,features,operation,and

maintenanceofyourvehicle.Allinformation,specications,photographsandillustrations

inthispublicationarethoseineffectatthetimeofprinting.Mazdareservestherightto

changespecicationsordesignwithoutobligation.

GENUINE MAZDA SERVICE

Because you and your Mazda deserve the best

YournewMazdadeservesnothinglessthantheverybest.Tokeepitrunning

likenewforyearstocome,trusttheexpertsatyourlocalAuthorizedMazda

Dealer.Simplybringyourvehicleinforyourscheduledmaintenanceandany

neededrepairs.*

AtparticipatingMazdaFullCircleServiceCenters,**ourtechnicianswill

automaticallyperformacomplimentaryFullCircleinspectiononyourvehicle

andissueadetailedreportcardateveryvisit.Thisisdesignedtohelpyou

keeptrackofyourMazda’scriticaloperatingcondition.Ourfactory-trained

techniciansknowyourvehicleinsideandout,anduseGenuineMazdaParts,

givingyourvehicletheoptimumcareandmaintenanceitrequirestorun

withawlessprecision.

Remember,tofurtherenhanceyourdrivingexperience,visityourlocal

MazdaServiceCenterforyourscheduledmaintenance.It’salsotheplace

whereyoucanndawidevarietyoftires,parts,andaccessoriesthatare

justrightforyourvehicle.

* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.

** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to nd a

participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.

Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500

Roadside Assistance Contact:

1-800-866-1998

www.MazdaUSA.com

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Mazda CX-7 2012 User guide

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Model: CX-7 2012

Category: Cars

Type: User guide

Mazda CX-7 2012: Your Advanced Driving Companion

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