Mazda CX-7 - Manual (Page 14)

U N D E R H O O D
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant
at 120,000 miles or 10 years.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
† miles.
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual.
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A
Fluid above 150
o F, level
must be between full
and low.
Fluid Hot scale B
Cold fluid below 70
o F should
be close to, but not above
bottom notch on dipstick.
4. Battery
A. Replace: Engine oil
and filter †
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B . Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30
11. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid.
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
6 10 3 4 7
5 1 2 11
9
8
2.3-liter Engine
† See Owner’s Manual
N O R M A L S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles A B F G
A
A C E F
A
A B D F
A
A F G
A C
A B F
A
A F
A