Mazda CX-7 (2012 year). Manual - part 5

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air
bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions:

Condition detected by the
front passenger occupant

classification system

Front passenger air bag

deactivation indicator light

Front passenger front and

side air bags

Front passenger seat

belt pretensioner

system

Empty (Not occupied)

Off

Deactivated

Child or child-restraint
system

Deactivated

Adult

Off

Ready

*1 : If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates,

however this does not indicate a malfunction.

*2 : If a larger child sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the child as being an adult depending

on the child's physique.

*3 : If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child

depending on the person's physique.

The curtain air bag is ready for inflating despite the chart above.

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched ON and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart, do not
allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.

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WARNING

Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:

When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat required for air bag deployment is
dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the reduced total
seated weight condition and the front passenger front and side air bags and seat
belt pretensioner system will not deploy during an accident. The front passenger will
not have the supplementary protection of the air bag, which could result in serious
injury. Decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat could result in
an air bag not deploying under the following conditions, for example:

Ø A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.

Ø Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the

front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat
bottom.

Ø The front passenger seat occupant sits in a manner that does not place the entire

weight of the occupant on the seat such as by sitting too close to the door,
grasping the assist grip or the rim of the moonroof and sitting with the seatback
reclined too far.

Ø Any accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.

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Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:

When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat
weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the
unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system in an accident and may cause serious injury. Increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat could result in the front passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under
the following conditions, for example:

Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint

system.

Ø A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.

Ø A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with their feet.

Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.

Ø Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.

Ø The seat is washed.

Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.

Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items

placed behind it.

Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.

Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver

seat.

Ø Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front

passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.

CAUTION

Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the

sensors in the front seat bottoms:

Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on
them.

Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.

Ø To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:

Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint
system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page
2-39).

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NOTE

The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and
side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might illuminate if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system
according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light still does not illuminate, install the child-restraint system on the rear
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates when an adult is seated in
the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting with their feet on the
floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
still illuminates, move the passenger to the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is not possible, slide
the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

qDriver and Front Passenger Buckle Switches

The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are
securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.

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Monitoring and Maintenance

qConstant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

Front air bag sensor

Air bag modules

Side crash sensors

Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light

Front seat belt pretensioners

Related wiring

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

Driver seat slide position sensor

Front passenger seat weight sensors

Front passenger seat weight sensor control module

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.

qMaintenance

The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs,
take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:

The air bag system warning light flashes.

The air bag system warning light remains illuminated.

The air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON.

The air bag system warning beep sound is heard.

The air bags have deployed.

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition
is switched ON or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about
this indicator light and this chart, refer to

“Front passenger seat weight sensors” (page

2-59).

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WARNING

Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components:

Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be
replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a
trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they
will work in any subsequent accident. Driving with an expended or damaged air bag
or pretensioner unit will not afford you the necessary protection in the event of any
subsequent accident which could result in serious injury or death.

Do not remove interior air bag parts:

Removing any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering
wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge,
containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. These parts contain essential air
bag components. The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

Dispose of the air bag properly:

Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury can result. Ask an
Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air
bag equipped vehicle.

NOTE

If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to

“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)”

(page 9-2).

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

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2

Advanced Keys

...................................................................... 3-2

Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-13
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-17
Warning and Beep Sounds ...................................................... 3-18
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-20

Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-21

............................................................................. 3-42

Security System ........................................................................... 3-45

Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-45
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-49
Theft-Deterrent System

........................................................ 3-53

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-56

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-56
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-56

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Advanced Keys

The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).

Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operating the key.

Starting the engine without operating the key.

Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-13.

The following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system
from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Panic button):

Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate.

Turning on the alarm.

Locking/unlocking the doors or starting the engine using the auxiliary key.

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be
an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls
to operate, or even make the vehicle move.

Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers:

Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the
advanced key will affect the equipment.

NOTE

The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.

Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-45) for information regarding keys and engine starting.

(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-53) for information regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.

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Lock button

Operation indicator light

Auxiliary key

Key code number plate

Unlock button

Panic button

A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.

Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

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CAUTION

Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function

correctly under the following conditions:

The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular
phones.

The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.

The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell
phones.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.

There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain
gas stations.

Ø The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives high-

intensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such
as televisions or personal computers.

Ø To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT:

Drop the advanced key.

Get the advanced key wet.

Disassemble the advanced key.

Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the
dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight.

Place heavy objects on the advanced key.

Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key.

NOTE

Battery life is about one year. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY
indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine,
otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start system once the
battery is completely dead. Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) (with
Advanced Key) on page 5-55. If this occurs, you will have to use the auxiliary key if you need to
start the engine immediately.Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-19.

Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys
can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.

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qAdvanced Key Maintenance

CAUTION

Ø Make sure the battery is installed

with the correct pole facing
upward. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter
could be damaged.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly
replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following
instructions.

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into
fire or water.

Never deform or crush.

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:

The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.

The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.

The system's operational range is
reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the advanced key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

Replacing the advanced key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the

groove shown in the figure and rotate
the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.

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3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the

gap between the cover and the
transmitter, and then rotate the
screwdriver to detach the cover.

4. Remove the battery cap, then remove

the battery.

5. Insert a new battery with the positive

pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.

6. Close the cover.

7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

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CAUTION

Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber

ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.

Ø If the rubber ring detaches,

reattach it before inserting a new
battery.

Rubber ring

qService

If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions

qOperational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate.

Locking, unlocking the doors and the
liftgate

The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors is an area of up to 80
cm (31 in) from the center of the front
door handles.
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the liftgate is an area of up to
80 cm (31 in) from the center of the
liftgate.

Exterior transmitter

Operational range

NOTE

The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate.

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Starting the engine

The operational range for starting the
engine includes nearly the entire cabin
area except for the luggage compartment.

Interior transmitter

Operational range

NOTE

The luggage compartment is out of the
operational range, however, starting the
engine may be possible.

The engine may not start if the advanced
key is placed in the following areas:

Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as the
glove box

Starting the engine may be possible even if
the advanced key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and driven away
while the advanced key is not in the vehicle,
the vehicle will not restart after it is turned
off and the ignition is switched off.

If the advanced key is detected within
operational range, the operation indicator
light on the transmitter flashes
momentarily.

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors or the liftgate while the
advanced key is being carried.
Front doors

Request switch

Liftgate

Request switch

To lock

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard once and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

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NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
locked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when the
theft deterrent system is armed.
The hazard warning lights do not flash if all
the doors and the liftgate are locked before the
theft-deterrent system is properly armed.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 3-53.

To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the
request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE

(Without theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights only flash when the
theft deterrent system is turned off.
The hazard warning lights do not flash unless
the theft deterrent system has been properly
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 3-53.

Front passenger door/liftgate request
switch

To unlock the doors and the liftgate, press
the request switch. A beep sound will be
heard twice and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.

NOTE

Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are
securely locked.

All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
when any door or the liftgate is open.

A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the request switch. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off
(page 10-8).

The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch (page 10-8).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors and
the liftgate are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. All doors and the
liftgate are locked automatically after about
3 seconds when the advanced key is out of
the operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors
and the liftgate are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the liftgate are
completely closed or another advanced key
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work. Always make sure that all
doors and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle.

(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking doors and the liftgate by
pressing the request switch, all doors and
the liftgate will automatically lock if any of
the following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has
a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.

A door or the liftgate is opened.

The auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch.

The start knob is pushed.

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