Mazda CX 7. Manual - part 10

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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Pre-Delivery Inspection Table
Exterior
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:

❏ Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage

❏ Wheel lug nuts

❏ All weatherstrips for damage or detachment

❏ Tire pressures

❏ Headlight cleaner and fluid level (if equipped)

❏ Operation of hood release and lock

❏ Operation of fuel-filler lid opener

❏ Door operation and alignment including side door and back door

❏ Headlight aiming
INSTALL the following parts:

❏ Flap (front)

❏ Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)

Under hood— engine off
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:

❏ Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks

❏ Engine oil level

❏ Power steering fluid level

❏ Brake fluid level

❏ Washer tank fluid level

❏ Radiator coolant level and specific gravity

❏ Tightness of water hose clamps

❏ Tightness of battery terminals, electrolyte level and specific gravity

❏ Differential oil level

Interior
INSTALL the following items:

❏ Fuse for accessories
INSPECT the operations of the following items:

❏ Seat controls (slide and recline) and headrests

❏ Folding rear seat

❏ Door locks, including childproof door locks

❏ Seat belts and warning system

❏ Ignition switch and steering lock

❏ Transaxle range switch

❏ Warning buzzers

❏ Ignition key reminder alarm

❏ Air bag system using warning light

❏ Cruise control system (if equipped)

❏ Power door lock

❏ Shift-lock system (if equipped)

❏ Starter interlock

❏ All lights including warning, and indicator lights

❏ Horn, wipers, and washers

❏ Wiper blades performance
Clean wiper blades and windshield, if necessary

❏ Antenna

❏ Audio system

❏ Cigarette lighter and clock

❏ Power windows (if equipped)

❏ Heater, defroster, and air conditioner at various mode selections (if equipped)
INSPECT the following items:

❏ Presence of spare fuse

❏ Upholstery and interior finish
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items: 

❏ Operation and fit of windows

❏ Parking brake

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Under hood— engine running at operating temperature
INSPECT the following items:

❏ Automatic transaxle fluid level

❏ Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner or power steering (if equipped)

❏ Ignition timing

❏ Idle speed

❏ Operation of throttle position sensor

❏ Operation of EGR valve

On hoist
INSPECT the following items:

❏ Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks

❏ Tires for cuts or bruises

❏ Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage

Road test
INSPECT the following items:

❏ Brake operation

❏ Steering control

❏ Operation of gauges

❏ Squeaks, rattles, and unusual noises

❏ Engine general performance

❏ Emergency locking retractors and automatic locking retractors

❏ Cruise control system (if equipped)

❏ Operation of meters and gauges, squeaks, rattles, and abnormal noises

After road test
INSPECT for necessary owner information materials, tools, and spare tire in vehicle
The following items must be completed just before delivery to your customer.

❏ Load test battery and charge if necessary (Load test result: Volts)

❏ Adjust tire pressure to specification (Specified tire pressure is indicated on the door label.)

❏ Clean outside of vehicle

❏ Install fuses for accessories

❏ Remove seat and cabin carpet protective covers

❏ Vacuum inside of vehicle

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

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Scheduled Maintenance Table for U.S.A., CANADA and Puerto Rico
Schedule 1: (Normal Driving Conditions) for U.S.A.

• The vehicle is mainly operated where none of the “unique driving conditions” apply.

• For CANADA and Puerto Rico, follow schedule 2.

Chart symbols:
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Remarks

• After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

• Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.

*1: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding 

area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2: According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not 

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed 
at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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3: If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil every 

45,000 km (28,100 miles).

a. Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier

b. Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation

d. Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)

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4: If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

× 1000 km

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

× 1000 miles

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

60

ENGINE

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles),

if noisy, adjust

Drive belts (tension)

I

Engine  oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine  oil  filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 type

*1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; 

after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others

Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after 

that, every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element

R

Fuel lines and hoses

*2

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

Front and rear suspension and ball joints

I

I

Rear differential oil

*

3

*

4

Transfer oil

*

4

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years

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Schedule 2: CANADA, Puerto Rico and (Unique Driving Conditions) for U.S.A.

• Repeated short-distance driving

• Driving in dusty conditions

• Driving with extended use of brakes

• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used

• Driving on rough or muddy roads

• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation

• Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

Chart symbols:
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

4

8

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

44

48

×  1000  km

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

× 1000 miles

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE

Engine valve clearance

Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust

Drive belts (tension)

I

Engine oil

Puerto Rico

Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months

Others

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine  oil  filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FL22 type

*1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years;

after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others

Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years;

after that, every 2 years

Engine  coolant  level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

Puerto Rico

R

R

Others

R

Fuel lines and hoses

*2

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

U.S.A.

Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

Others

*3

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function  of  all  lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Brake  fluid  level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc  brakes

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)

Tire  inflation  pressure  and  tire  wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

Power  steering  fluid  level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension and ball joints

I

I

Rear differential oil

*

4

*

5

Transfer oil

*

5

Drive shaft dust boots

I

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All  locks  and  hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer  fluid  level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)

Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years