Mazda CX-7 (2012 year). Manual - part 23

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Rear View Monitor Operation

The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes
and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.

NOTE

Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images (mirror
images).

1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.

2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Screen display)

(Actual view)

3. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns

to the previous display.

Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image

Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may
cause a variance in distance perspective.

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When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load

When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than
the actual distance.

Variance

Object

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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle

When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.

Appears
farther than
actual
distance

Appears
closer than
actual
distance

Object at actual
position

Object at actual position

Object on screen

A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.

Object on screen

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Cup Holder

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:

Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:

Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.

qFront

The front cup holder is in the center
console.

qRear

The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.

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Bottle Holder

Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.

Bottle holder

CAUTION

Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed.

Storage Compartments

WARNING

Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:

Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.

CAUTION

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.

qGlove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.

To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.

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qCenter Console

To open, push the button.

The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.

Lock

Unlock

Storage box and tray

The storage box and tray can be removed.

Storage box

Storage tray

qCargo Securing Loops

WARNING

Make sure luggage and cargo are
secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.

Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.

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qRear Coat Hooks

WARNING

Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:

Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.

Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.

Coat hook

Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Type A

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

Type B

The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.

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CAUTION

Ø To prevent accessory socket

damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:

Do not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.

Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.

Do not insert the cigarette
lighter into the accessory
socket.

Ø Noise may occur on the audio

playback or TV reception
depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket.

Ø Depending on the device

connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.

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In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2

Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-6

Overheating ................................................................................. 7-12

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-12

Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-14

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-14
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-15
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-18

Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-19

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-19
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-20
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-23

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Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Spare tire

Spare tire cover

Jack

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

Jack lever

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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qJack

To remove the jack

1. Remove the trunk board.

Trunk board

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

NOTE

The jack can be removed from the rear door if
the rear seatback is folded forward.
Refer to Split-Folding Rear Seatback on page
2-10.

To secure the jack

1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and

temporarily tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw clockwise and

extend the jack to secure it to the
vehicle.

3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it

completely.

Maintenance

Always keep the jack clean.

Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.

Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.

qSpare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.

WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound
roads, and have an accident. Move a
regular tire to the front wheel and
install the temporary spare tire to the
rear.

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CAUTION

Ø When using the temporary spare

tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.

Ø To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).

Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the
ground clearance is reduced
about 25 mm (1 in).

Do not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.

Do not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle;
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.

Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.

Ø (With limited slip differential)

When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-31).

To remove the spare tire

1. Remove the trunk board and spare tire

cover.

Trunk board

Spare tire cover

2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise with the lug wrench.

To store the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.

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Flat Tire

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Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.

Steering becomes difficult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.

The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported by a jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.

CAUTION

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-33).

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the

engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire

(page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.

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qRemoving a Flat Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack on the ground.

3. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.

Jack head

4. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.

Jacking position

5. Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.

Tire blocks

Jacking position

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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