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Key Door Request Switch ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM • This system allows you to lock/unlock the doors, open the trunk lid, and even start the engine without ever taking the key out. While Carrying the Advanced Key… Lock • Unlock the driver’s door by pushing the driver’s door request switch once. • U nlock both doors by pushing the driver’s door request switch twice OR by pushing the passenger’s door request switch once.
www.MazdaUSA.com STARTING THE ENGINE While Carrying the Advanced Key… • S tart the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a normal key) while pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission). • S hut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position. NOTE: The KEY indicator light will illuminate GREEN when the advanced key is detected.
Seats SEAT CONTROLS Height Adjustment Lever Recline Lever Raise or lower seat height by repeatedly pulling up or pushing down on the lever. Pull up to adjust seatback angle. Slide Release Lever Pull lever up to move seat backward or forward. Seat Warmers The driver and passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applicable seat warmer dial while the ignition is ON. • Seat temperature increases as the number on the dial increases. • When the seat warmers are not needed, rotate the dials to 0.
Fuel www.MazdaUSA.com FUEL DOOR RELEASE The fuel door release is in the seat side box located between the seats. 1 Pull handle to open the seat side box. 2 To open the fuel door, pull the fuel door release. 1 2 FUEL DOOR To avoid scratching the paint during refueling, secure the fuel filler cap tether over the hook as shown. FUEL REQUIREMENTS 91-octane fuel is recommended. If 91-octane fuel is not available, fuel as low as 87-octane can be used temporarily for emergency purposes.
Driver’s View LIGHTING/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 9) BLUETOOTH ® HANDS-FREE/ AUDIO CONTROL (P. 25) CRUISE CONTROL DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE TILT STEERING WHEEL LEVER 5 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
www.MazdaUSA.com WIPER/ WASHER (P. 10) AUDIO (PP. 23-24) HAZARD WARNING PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR1 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP (If equipped) (P. 18) CLIMATE CONTROL (PP. 21-22) 1 ACCESSORY SOCKET AUX JACK (P. 12) SEAT WARMERS (P. 3) This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lb.
Instrument Cluster DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION1 FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. Low Fuel Level Dynamic Stability Control OFF (DSC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Off Indicator Light urn Signals/Hazard T Warning Indicator Lights DSC OFF switch pushed and TCS/DSC turned off. Key Warning RED (p.
www.MazdaUSA.com ODOMETER/ AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE Door Ajar B rake Warning Light Parking brake on/low brake fluid/malfunction ruise Main Indicator C Light On ( AMBER)/ Cruise Set Indicator Light On (GREEN) ire Pressure T Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light* On/Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one or more tires.
Lights LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER :T urns tail, parking, dashboard, and headlights on. : Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on. Push for High Beams Pull to Flash High Beams : Turns tail, parking, and dashboard lights on. 9 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
Wipers www.MazdaUSA.com WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER MIST OFF 1 2 Pull to dispense washer fluid 3 INT LO HI 10 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
Transmission AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if equipped) Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode Lower Gear The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. To Use Manual Shift Mode: • Shift lever from D to M. Higher Gear NOTE: • Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
AUX Jack www.MazdaUSA.com 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION • • Push the clutch pedal completely down to start the engine and to shift gears. To place the transmission in Reverse, place shifter in the neutral position, push the shifter down, move to the left and push forward. PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system.
Mirror AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK® HomeLink Auto-Dimming Indicator Light On Rear Auto-Dimming Light On Sensor Auto-Dimming Off Off Auto-Dimming Mirror • Auto-Dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you. • Auto-Dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started. NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front light sensor (not shown).
Wheel www.MazdaUSA.com ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating on them. Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth to clean them. CAUTION: Using a wire brush, polishing compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive cleaner may damage the protective coating. PERSONALIZE YOUR MX-5 WITH GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES Go to www.MyMazda.com, then select “Accessories” below the MyMazda Home header for a complete listing of available accessories for your Mazda MX-5.
Convertible Top MANUAL CONVERTIBLE TOP When raising or lowering the manual convertible top, the vehicle must be stopped on level ground with parking brake set, windows lowered a minimum of 1 inch and all items in the convertible top storage area removed. NOTE: When the latch is released, the audio volume may drop to zero for one second. See the owner’s manual for audio system operation differences with top up and down. To Lower: 1 Push release button A while pulling latch B rearward to disengage.
www.MazdaUSA.com 3 Fold back top and push firmly on front of top to securely lock in open position. NOTE: If manual soft top does not fold easily, then slowly lower it while pushing down on the upper part of rear glass with your hand. 4 Raise wind blocker. To Raise: 1 Lower wind blocker. 2 Pull unlock lever to release top from open position. 16 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
Convertible Top 3 Pull front of top forward to closed position (against the windshield header). • If closing from inside vehicle, • If closing from outside vehicle, grasp either handle. grasp side of top near windshield header. 4 Push lever on top latch forward until lock button clicks and top latch is securely locked. WARNING: If red indicator is visible on release button, top is not securely latched. NOTE: Manual Convertible 17 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
www.MazdaUSA.com POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP When raising or lowering the power retractable hardtop, the vehicle must be stopped on level ground with parking brake set and ignition on. Shift manual transmission to neutral or shift automatic transmission to Park or Neutral. NOTE: When the latch is released, the audio volume may drop to zero for one second. See the owner’s manual for audio system operation differences with top up and down.
Convertible Top 3 Raise wind blocker. To Raise: 1 Lower wind blocker. 2 Push and hold the close button. The indicator light will flash during the closing operation. Close button • Windows automatically lower, deck raises, top raises, deck closes. NOTE: A beep sounds and the indicator light turns off to confirm operation is complete, only after the hard top is locked in place. 19 1667913_15a_Mazda_MX5_SSG_032614.
www.MazdaUSA.com 3 Push lever on top latch up until lock button clicks and top latch is securely latched. WARNING: If red indicator is visible on release button, top is not securely latched. NOTE: • If open/close button is released during operation, the operation will stop and a beep will sound. • If trunk is open, a beep sounds when pushing open/close buttons and top will not operate until trunk is closed.
Manual Climate Control Mode Selector Dial Rotate the dial to select airflow mode. NOTE: Turn the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position for maximum comfort while the roof is retracted. Dashboard vents (Open Mode) Dashboard and floor vents (Open Mode) Floor vents (Open Mode) Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial for temperature control. Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling (indicator on) or receive fresh air (indicator off).
Automatic Climate Control Mode Selector Dial Rotate the dial to select airflow mode. AUTO: Place the Mode Selector Dial and the Fan Control Dial in the AUTO position. The airflow mode and the amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial for temperature control. Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling (indicator on) or receive fresh air (indicator off).
Audio Controls SETTING YOUR CLOCK 1. Push and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds until a beep is heard and the displayed time flashes. 2. Use H to set hours and M to set minutes, then push the CLOCK button. NOTE: To select 12-hour or 24-hour clock time, turn the TUNE/AUDIO CONT dial while the clock display is flashing. After selecting the desired display, push the audio control dial to return to the flashing clock display. 23 POWER ON Push the Power/Volume dial to turn the audio system on.
www.MazdaUSA.com TO LOAD/PLAY A CD (if equipped with 6-CD changer) 1. Push the LOAD button. 2. After “IN” is displayed on the Information Display, insert the CD. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until up to 6 CDs are loaded. To Change Music CD Push the DISC button ( or during playback. ) To Change MP3/WMA CD Push the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 seconds or more during playback.
Bluetooth ® PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE NOTE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving. • B efore pairing your cell phone, you must manually turn on the Bluetooth® function on the device. Refer to your device’s Bluetooth® for steps to turn on Bluetooth®. • For customer service and device compatibility: Toll-free call: 800-430-0153 Website: www.MazdaUSA.
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Customer Delivery Checklist VEHICLE PRESENTATION: Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation Keyless Entry................................1-2 • Advanced Key* • Door Request Switches* • Trunk Request Switch* • Keyless Entry Transmitter Starting the Engine........................ 2 • Start Knob Ignition (Advanced Key*) Seats................................................ 3 • Adjustment • Heated Seats* • Behind Seat Storage* F lat Tire..........................................
Customer Delivery Checklist DEALERSHIP DATE SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME VIN E-MAIL PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS: Review the following items with the customer Smart Start Guide MyMazda.com • Remove this checklist from Smart Start Guide • Personalization Features (refer to your Owner’s Manual) •O ffer to register customer on MyMazda.
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