Mazda CX-7 (2012 year). Instruction - part 13

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Meters and Gauges

NOTE

(Black-out meter)
When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate.

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qSpeedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip

Meter Selector

The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.

Selector

Trip meter

Odometer

Trip meter A

Press the selector

Trip meter B

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off, the odometer or trip
meters cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector button can inadvertently switch the
trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the following
cases:

After the ignition is switched to ACC or
OFF from ON.

After the driver's door is opened.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.

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For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to

“0.0” by holding

the selector depressed for 1 second or
more. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

NOTE

Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).

The trip record will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected).

The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).

qTachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

Red zone

CAUTION

Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.

qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.

If the needle is near H, it indicates
overheating.

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CAUTION

Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 7-12).

qFuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near E,
refuel as soon as possible.

Low fuel
warning light

Full
Approx. 1/4 Full

NOTE

After refueling, it may require some time for
the needle to stabilize. In addition, the
needle may deviate while driving on a slope
or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.

The direction of the arrow (

) indicates

that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of
the vehicle.

qDashboard Illumination

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

NOTE

The brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the

position.

When the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.

(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster
illumination can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in any position.

Dim

Bright

Canceling the illumination dimmer

When the headlight switch is in the
or

position, the illumination of the

instrument cluster and the information
display dims.

When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.

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To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.

NOTE

This symbol (

) indicates the knob to

adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.

If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the

position

again. Press the dashboard illumination
knob to activate the illumination dimmer.

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

With Black-out meter

Without Black-out meter

Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

Page

Brake System Warning Light

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Charging System Warning Light

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

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Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

Page

Check Engine Light

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ABS Warning Light

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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

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Low Fuel Warning Light

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Check Fuel Cap Warning Light

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Seat Belt Warning Light

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Door-Ajar Warning Light

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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

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Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

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AWD Warning Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

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KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)

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Security Indicator Light

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Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

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Shift Position Indicator Light

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TCS/DSC Indicator Light

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Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

Page

TCS OFF Indicator Light

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Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

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BSM OFF Indicator Light

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Lights-On Indicator Light

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Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights

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qBrake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.

Brake system warning

Illuminates when there is a malfunction in
the brake switch.

Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.

You may notice that the pedal is harder to
depress or that it may go closer to the
floor. In either case, it will take longer to
stop the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, open the

hood and check the brake fluid level
immediately, and then add fluid if
required (page 8-25).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light turns off have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an
indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the
brake light is no longer illuminated.

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WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is
dangerous. It indicates that your
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.

qABS Warning Light

The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to charge
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,
it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

The brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

qElectronic Brake Force

Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light on simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.

WARNING

Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:

Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.

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qCharging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

If the warning light illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.

qEngine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.

If the light illuminates while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way on level ground.

2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.

3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-21).

If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.

4. Start the engine and check the warning

light.

If the light remains illuminated even after
you add oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. It could result in
extensive engine damage.

qCheck Engine Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:

The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.

The engine's electrical system has a
problem.

The emission control system has a
problem.

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The warning light turns off after
a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
work in an accident.

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:

Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.

qLow Fuel Warning Light

Low fuel
warning light

This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.

qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light

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

If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly. Stop
the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-39.

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qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep

The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.

Conditions of operation

Condition

Result

The driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched ON.

The warning light
flashes and a beep
sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened while the warning
light and the beep sound are
activated.

The warning light
turns off and the beep
sound stops.

The driver's seat belt is
fastened before the ignition
is switched ON.

The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.

Belt reminder

NOTE

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
deactivate or restore the belt reminder. Though
the belt reminder can be deactivated, doing so
will defeat the purpose of the system to warn
the driver and the front passenger in the event
that their seat belts are not fastened. For the
safety of the driver and front passenger, Mazda
recommends not deactivating the belt
reminder.

Driver seated/Front passenger not
seated
The belt reminder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light/beep operates to give you
further reminders according to the chart
below.

Condition

Vehicle speed

Between 0

― 20

km/h

― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

Seat belt

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated

: Flashing

: Beep

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.

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Driver seated/Front passenger seated
The seat belt warning function reminds
the front passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.

Condition

Vehicle speed

Between 0

― 20

km/h

― 12 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph) or

Seat belt
(Driver)

Seat belt
(Passenger)

Indicator

Beep

: Fastened
: Unfastened
: Illuminated

: Flashing

: Beep

Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.

Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.

NOTE

To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
front passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.

When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that neither
the warning light nor the warning beep
operate.

qDoor-Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when any
door or liftgate is not securely closed.
Close the door or liftgate securely before
driving the vehicle.

qLow Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-29).

qAutomatic Transaxle Warning Light

This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

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CAUTION

If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this condition
could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

qAWD Warning Light (AWD)

This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Thereafter, the warning light will
illuminate or flash under the following
conditions:

Illuminates when there is an
abnormality with the AWD system.

Flashes when the differential oil
temperature is abnormally high.

Flashes when there are continually
large differences between front and rear
wheel rotation, such as when trying to
pull away from an icy surface, or when
trying to extricate the vehicle from
mud, sand or similar conditions.

If the AWD warning light illuminates:

If the AWD warning light illuminates,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the AWD warning light flashes:

Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:

Spinning a wheel that is off the
ground as a result of the vehicle
being stuck or in a ditch is
dangerous. The drive assembly could
be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even
lead to overheating, oil leakage, and
a fire.

qTire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning Light

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

Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires, and flashes
when there is a system malfunction.

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WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is
heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious
situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.

Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds

When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.

Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure. Refer to the specification charts
(page 10-7).

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.

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NOTE

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the
tire air pressures.

After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may
require some time for the TPMS warning
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.

Tires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply refilling the
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems
and order the best replacement tire for your
vehicle.

If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-6).

NOTE

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.

Warning light flashes

When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY

Indicator Light (Green) (with
Advanced Key)

This indicator has two colors.

KEY Warning Light (Red)

When illuminated

When the ignition is switched ON, it
illuminates momentarily and then goes
out.

If any malfunction occurs in the
advanced keyless system, it illuminates
continuously.

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