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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 20

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Revised September 23, 2002

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Normal maintenance notes

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or

sooner if needed

A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter

Lubricate: Locks and hinges

B.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines

and hoses, idle speed, brake

lines and hoses, disc brakes,

steering operation and

linkages, front suspension

ball joints, driveshaft dust

boots, chassis and body

bolts, exhaust system and

heat shields

Replace: Air filter, spark plugs

C.Change: Engine coolant

D.Inspect: Engine valve clearance,

hoses and tubes for emission

system

Replace: Engine timing belt,

manual transmission oil,

rear differential oil

This Quick Tips

guide is provided

by Mazda North American

Operations to make your Mazda

ownership experience more

convenient. It is not intended to

replace your Owner’s Manual.

If you have any questions about

your vehicle, you are invited to

contact your local dealer.

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Customer Assistance Center

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Monday through Friday,

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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

A C

A B D

A C

A B

Unique driving conditions*

Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter,

inspect coolant level, lights, brake/

clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear,

power steering fluid, locks/hinges

and washer fluid

is a trademark

of Calcar, made in USA 8/02 15.915M GL

Mazda North American Operations reserves

the right to change product specifications at

any time without incurring obligations.

*See Owner’s Manual

2003

Reference

Guide for

Controls and

Functions

Quick Tips

MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 20 page 1 Revised September 23, 2002 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7,500 miles A 15,000 miles A 22,500 miles A 30,000 miles A B 37,500 miles A 45,000 miles A 52,500 miles A 60,000 miles A B 67,500 miles A 75,000 miles A 82,500 miles A 90,000 miles A B C D C Unique driving conditions* Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter, inspect coolant level, lights, brake/ clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear, power steering fluid, locks/hinges and washer fluid This Quic
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 2 page 3 Revised September 23, 2002 DRIVER’S VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 6 40 100 120 140 80 60 20 0 8 8 3 100 160 180 200 40 7 x1000r/min 3 80 60 5 2 1 0 7 120 220 20 240 km/h 140 mph 9 20 26 25 24 23 22 10 11 12 13 21 19 14 15 Key Operates ignition and all locks Tip: Use key number plate to purchase a new key; store in a safe place separate from vehicle Immobilizer system Prevents engine from running unless coded key used; see Owner’s Man
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 4 page 5 Revised September 23, 2002 Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8 2 7 3 8 4 6 9 3 4 L 2 F 120 140 80 60 20 120 220 20 0 0 x1000r/min 8 100 160 180 200 40 7 18 17 100 40 A B 1 80 60 6 1 E H 5 240 140 C km/h mph H 00000.0 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 GAUGES 1. Fuel gauge 12.7-gallon/48-liter tank 2. Tachometer Avoid red zone 3.
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 6 page 7 Revised September 23, 2002 Driver Controls DRIVER CONTROLS 2 Fog lights Press (3) on/off; functions only with headlight low beams on 1 6 3 4 Turn signal/lighting control lever OFF = Lights off = Tail, parking and dashboard lights on: Rotate knob to (1) first notch = Tail, parking, dashboard and headlights on: Rotate knob (1) to second notch High beams on/off: Push lever (2) forward to detent/pull back To flash high beams: Pull lever (2) toward you and re
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 8 page 9 Revised September 23, 2002 Interior Lights INTERIOR LIGHTS 1 ON 5-speed 1 2 OFF 1. Dome light On = Light always on Off = Light always off Center position = Light on when a door is open 2.
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 10 page 11 Revised September 23, 2002 Seats SEATS Manual controls 1. Fore-aft adjustment Lift lever and hold, slide seat, release lever 2. Safety belt buckle 3.
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 12 page 13 Revised September 23, 2002 Climate Controls CLIMATE CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Temperature control Rotate knob to blue for cool/red for warm 2. Air Conditioning Press to turn on/off A/C Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air 3. Fan control Rotate knob to increase/ Control positions for 6. Airflow selections decrease speed, turn to maximum defrost 0 to shut system off = air to dash Fan to maximum, temperature 4.
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 14 page 15 Revised September 23, 2002 Convertible CONVERTIBLE 2 4 5 1 3 Convertible top operation Tips: Using an automatic car wash can damage top Storing articles inside near the rear window can cause damage to top upon lowering To lower: Park on a level surface away from traffic lanes; set parking brake; lower side windows and pull down sunvisors, remove all objects from top storage area Press unlock button (1); pull top latches (2) until they completely diseng
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 16 page 17 Revised September 23, 2002 Audio Systems AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD 23 24 25 DISC IN 4 5 6 7 8 FM1/2 AM CD MD/TAPE CLOCK .......... 18 9 18 9 DISC IN 9 H 3 2 SEEK TRACK APC VOL CD IN MD IN 1 DISC ............. PUSH POWER DSP 20 22 RPT RDM AUTO-M MTL AFM12 ST MCD CH SCAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 DISC 3 RPT 4 PROG RDM M 5 6 AUTO-M 21 25 LOAD 19 TUNE PRESS AUDIO CONT 1 1.
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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Miata page 18 page 19 Revised September 23, 2002 Under Hood UNDER HOOD 8. Engine oil dipstick Check with engine off and at operating temperature Engine oil should be between F and L marks on dipstick 9. Brake fluid reservoir Level should be kept at the 6 MAX mark on reservoir; fill with DOT 3 fluid from a 7 13 sealed container 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 10. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual transmission) Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle 4.