Mazda CX-7 (2012 year). Manual - part 14

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WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY
warning light illuminated:

If the KEY warning light remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
using the advanced key system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place and use
the auxiliary key to continue driving
the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

When flashing

Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes to
inform the driver that the start knob
will not rotate to the ACC position
even if it is pushed in from the OFF/
LOCK position.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is not within
operational range.

The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the start knob has
not been returned to the OFF/LOCK
position to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed from
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when
the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle.

The start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position, the
driver's door is open, and the
advanced key is removed from the
vehicle.

The start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position and all
the doors are closed after removing
the advanced key from the vehicle.

NOTE

The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the
beep sound operate simultaneously (page
3-20).

KEY Indicator Light (Green)

When illuminated

When the start knob is pushed in from the
OFF/LOCK position, the system confirms
that the correct advanced key is inside the
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates, and the start knob can be
turned to the ACC position (page 3-10).

When flashing

When the advanced key battery power is
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from
the ON position to the ACC or OFF/
LOCK position. Replace with a new
battery before the advanced key becomes
unusable (page 3-7).

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NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.

qSecurity Indicator Light

This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.

The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.

If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator

Light

This light indicates one of two things:

The high-beam headlights are on.

The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

qShift Position Indicator Light

This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition is switched to ON.

Gear position indicator

In manual mode, the

“M” of the shift

position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.

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qTCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may
have a malfunction and they may not
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qTCS OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-27.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
dynamic stability control may have a
malfunction.

NOTE

If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is
replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. When
this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light
flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light
illuminates.
To reactivate the DSC, perform the following
procedure with the battery connected.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Turn the steering clockwise fully, then turn

it counterclockwise fully.

3. Make sure the TCS OFF indicator light

turns off.

4. Switch the ignition off, then switch the

ignition ON again.

5. Make sure the TCS/DSC indicator light

turns off.

If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even
after switching the ignition from ON to OFF,
and back to ON, attempt the procedure again.
If this still does not resolve the issue, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qCruise Main Indicator Light

(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)

The indicator light has two colors.

Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)

The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.

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Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.

qBSM OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

qLights-On Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.

qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning

Indicator Lights

When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-68).

When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-75).

NOTE

If an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

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Beep Sounds

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.

qSeat Belt Warning Beep

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-51.

qIgnition Key Reminder

If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.

qParking Brake Reminder

If the parking brake has not been
completely released and the vehicle is
driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the parking brake
has not been released.

qTire Inflation Pressure Warning

Beep

The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-29).

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qAdvanced Keyless Warning

Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as

“the advanced key removed from

vehicle warning

”, use a beep sound and

warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-18.

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Lighting Control

qHeadlights

CAUTION

(With AUTO position)

Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

Light sensor

Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep

hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers
and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely - this is
particularly important when clearing ice and snow - when it is particularly
tempting to leave the engine running.

NOTE

If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after
switching the ignition to ACC or switching the ignition off.

To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.

(With AUTO position)

The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

The timing for turning on the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination can be delayed by adjusting the sensitivity of the light sensor. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor adjustment.

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The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument
cluster. Also, day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-43.

AUTO (Auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns on or off
the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above).

Type A (Without AUTO position)

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.

Ignition switched ON

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Ignition switched OFF

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

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Type B (With AUTO position)

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.

Ignition switched ON

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Auto

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Ignition switched OFF

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Type C (Daytime Running Lights with AUTO position)

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied.

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The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON.

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.

Ignition switched ON

Switch Position

Headlights

Auto

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Ignition switched OFF

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

*1 Daytime running lights on
*2 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected

by the sensor.

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Xenon fusion headlight bulbs

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.

WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself:

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.

NOTE

If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qHeadlight High-Low Beam

Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.

High beam

Low beam

qFlashing the Headlights

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does
not need to be on). The lever will return to
the normal position when released.

OFF

Flashing

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qHeadlight Leveling

The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.

Select the proper headlight angle from the following
chart.

Front seat

Rear

seat

Load

Switch

Position

Driver Passenger

―

×: Yes

―: No

qDaytime Running Lights (Canada)

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON.

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.

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Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.

Right turn

Left turn

Right lane change

Left lane change

OFF

Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change

―until the

indicator flashes

― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when
released.

NOTE

If an indicator light stays on without flashing
or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn
signal bulbs may be burned out.

Fog Lights

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.

To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the

position.

The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.

Fog light switch

To turn them off, rotate the fog light
switch to the OFF position or turn the
headlight switch to the

or OFF

position.

NOTE

The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.

(With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the ON position
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the fog lights will be turned on
when the headlights, the exterior lights and
dashboard illumination are automatically
turned on.

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Windshield Wipers and
Washer

The ignition must be switched ON.

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident.

Only use windshield washer fluid
mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions:

Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is
dangerous as it could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident.
In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed
using the defroster before spraying
the washer fluid.

NOTE

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper
blades, the wiper motor is protected from
motor breakdown, overheating and possible
fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and
park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow
and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the
blades should operate normally. If they do not
resume functioning, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to
the side of the road and park off the right-of-
way. Wait until the weather clears before trying
to drive with the wipers inoperative.

qWindshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.

With INT position

Switch

Position

Wiper operation

Single wipe cycle (mist)

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

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With AUTO position

Switch

Position

Wiper operation

Single wipe cycle (mist)

Auto control

Low speed

High speed

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.

INT ring

AUTO (Auto-wiper control)

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on the windshield and
turns the wipers on or off automatically
(off

―intermittent―low speed―high

speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch downward for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it
upward for less sensitivity (slower
response).

Higher sensitivity

Less sensitivity

Switch

Center
position

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CAUTION

Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on
the windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.

Rain sensor

Ø When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may
move automatically in the
following cases:

If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.

If the windshield is struck with
a hand or other object from
either outside or inside the
vehicle.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of
the windshield when the wiper
lever is in the AUTO position and
the ignition is switched ON as
fingers could be pinched or the
wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate
automatically.
If you are going to clean the
windshield, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely

―this is

particularly important when
clearing ice and snow

―when it is

most likely that the engine is left
running.

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