MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page1 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page2 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page3 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page4 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. NOTE Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page5 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page6 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page7 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View C) ....................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page8 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31 DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-26 Passenger air bag deactivation switch ...............................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page9 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-56 SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-28 Cruise control switch .......................................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page10 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Windblocker ...................................................................................................... page 6-84 Convertible top unlock lever .............................................................................. page 3-46 Seat side box .................................................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page11 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-42 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-25 Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ......................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page12 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-33 Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14 Doors and keys ..................................................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page13 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM 2 Black plate (13,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Seats .......................................................................................... 2-2 Seat Warmer í .........................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page14 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page15 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page16 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. Up Down 2-4 í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page17 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page18 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page19 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page20 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-55). Seat belt guide qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page21 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page22 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt WARNING 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Always wear the seat belt with it correctly routed in its guide: Wearing a seat belt without the seat belt routed in its guide is dangerous because the seat belt would not be able to provide adequate protection in an accident, which could result in serious injury.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page23 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qSeat Belt Caution Label WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page24 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly. Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page25 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page26 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page27 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not retract with the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page28 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page29 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page30 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint To reduce the chance of injuries caused by the deployment of the passenger air bag, there are two methods to deactivate the passenger air bag for a child's safety as follows ― however the surest way to avoid the passenger air bag not deploying is to use the key and turn off the passenger air bag and not rely on the passenger seat weight sensors, which will also detect other loads
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page31 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Follow the manufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint system buckled down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page32 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the passenger seat is dangerous: This vehicle is equipped with both a passenger seat weight sensor and a passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-43).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page33 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page34 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing a ChildRestraint System The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily be converted into the automatic locking mode, which must be done to hold the child-restraint system. Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH attachments; refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-25).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page35 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page36 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint NOTE l l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page37 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint System Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat that slide through the passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page38 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure Before installing a child-restraint system, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminated by using the key to turn the passenger air bag off. Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2-43. Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch on page 2-39. 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page39 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated when using a rear-facing child-restraint system: Seating a child in a rear-facing childrestraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page40 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page41 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow the installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Do not use a child-restraint system which employs an upper tether because there is no appropriate means to anchor the tether.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page42 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not sit too close to a door or lean against doors in vehicles with side air bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side the car is hit.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page43 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not modify the suspension: Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page44 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-12) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors í Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-35) Side inflators and air bags í Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-43) P
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page45 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page46 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qPassenger Air Bag The passenger air bag is mounted in the passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the passenger seat.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page47 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page48 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page49 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page50 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Roll-over 2-38 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page51 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch WARNING Do not deactivate the passenger air bag unnecessarily: Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off unnecessarily, the passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag. Serious injuries or even death could occur.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page52 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch OFF position Passenger Air Bag Passenger Front and Side Deactivation Indicator Light Air Bag Operation Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner System ON Deactivate Deactivate OFF Ready Ready ON position When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light comes on for a specified period of ti
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page53 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qTo Deactivate the Passenger Air Bag Before driving, always confirm that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the appropriate position according to your requirements. WARNING Do not leave the key in the front passenger air bag deactivation switch: (With advanced key) Unintentional deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page54 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags The passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system will remain deactivated until the passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON position. qTo Ready the Passenger Air Bag Before driving, always confirm that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the appropriate position according to your requirements. 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page55 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-28) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page56 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. For a specified of time it goes out.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page57 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page58 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page59 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page60 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l l l l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front air bag sensor Air bag modules Side crash sensors í Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light Seat belt pretensioners Related wiring Front passenger air bag deacti
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page61 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page62 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM 2-50 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page63 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM 3 Black plate (63,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions .............................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page64 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (64,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key. l Starting the engine without operating the key.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page65 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Lock button Unlock button Trunk button Panic button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page66 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page67 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page68 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover. 5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover. 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery. 7. Reinsert the auxiliary key. 3-6 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page69 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page70 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Opening the trunk lid The operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in) from the center of the trunk lid. NOTE l l Exterior transmitter The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page71 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To lock To lock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. Passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page72 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l l Confirm that both doors are securely locked. Both doors cannot be locked when any door is open. A beep sound is heard for confirmation when the doors are locked/unlocked using the request switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off (page 3-21).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page73 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qStarting the Engine WARNING Ignition switch positions As there is no a traditional key, some of the ignition switch functions are different. Start knob LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page74 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-41). Starting the engine NOTE l NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page75 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). 7.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page76 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. CAUTION Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page77 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions Transmitter Lock button Operation indicator light qKeyless Entry System Unlock button This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page78 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l Both doors cannot be locked when either door is open. Confirm that both doors are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click. Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button. A beep will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page79 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-17 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page80 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-30).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page81 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page82 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page83 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Setting Advanced key battery dead indicator Lock/unlock operation confirmation beep sound*1 Autolock function*2 Function KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power is low.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page84 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19). Warning When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page85 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) Without keyless entry system WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page86 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors, and opens the power windows. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page87 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Doors can be locked by pressing the lock button while a door is open. However, the hazard warning lights will not flash and the horn will not sound.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page88 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off. The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off. Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page 3-71.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page89 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page90 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page91 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qDeclaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-29 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page92 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page93 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with DoorLock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. NOTE l l l Lock (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob from the outside.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page94 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Locking, unlocking with key Both doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key. Both doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch Both doors lock automatically when LOCK is pressed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page95 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open trunk is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page96 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Do not open the trunk while the power retractable hardtop is opening/closing. The power retractable hardtop and trunk lid mechanisms could be damaged.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page97 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks With the switch in the OFF position, the remote release button cannot be operated. To open the trunk lid when the switch is in the OFF position, do one of the following: l Press the request switch on the trunk lid. l Press the trunk button on the transmitter. l Open the trunk with the auxiliary key.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page98 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Close the trunk lid and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page99 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to children.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page100 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window (Type B) qOperating the Passenger Power Window (Type B) Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desired position, hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, pull up the switch. To open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page101 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening Because nobody likes getting into a very hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you put your seat belts on and insert your key in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in a secure area, you can open the both windows as you approach the vehicle to get the air moving before you even step into the hot vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page102 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is removed too quickly.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page103 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Cap NOTE To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. The removed cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Close Open CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page104 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page105 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Convertible Top (Soft Top) í Windshield header Top latch assembly Top storage area Label (The label indicates the position where convertible top is to be held when lowering or raising it.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page106 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks l l l l l l l l l l Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or lowering the convertible top. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page107 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear. 7. Continue to move the convertible top rearward while pressing the rear glass lightly with your hand. Center edge NOTE To lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. 8.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page108 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRaising the Convertible Top NOTE 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. To raise the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. 2. Fully open the left and right windows. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Pull the unlock lever outward to disengage the lock. Unlock lever Convertible top's handles 5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page109 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:43 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Driving with the convertible top not fully locked could damage the convertible top. If the red indicator is visible on the lock release button, the convertible top is not locked. After locking the convertible top, verify that the red indicator is not visible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page110 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop) í The power retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle. When opening/closing the hardtop, the hardtop, deck and window glass operate together. The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck. Close switch Open switch Indicator light Top latch assembly Deck 3-48 í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page111 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qPower Retractable Hardtop Precautions WARNING Always confirm that there are no people around the vehicle before operating the hardtop: If the hardtop were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident and serious injury from someone getting caught in the mechanism. Always drive safely and observe the speed limit: Rollover accidents on a hardtop vehicle are dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page112 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks l l l l l l l l Before opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the wind. Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page113 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening the Power Retractable Hardtop 7. Press and hold the open button until the hardtop opens completely. 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Neutral. 3. Apply the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed. 4. Start the Engine.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page114 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 9. The hardtop opens. qClosing the Power Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Neutral. 3. Apply the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed. 4. Start the Engine. 10. The hardtop retracts under the deck.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page115 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 6. The deck opens. 8. The hardtop closes. NOTE 9. The deck closes. If the windows are closed, the windows automatically open partially when the deck opens. 7. The hardtop comes out from under the deck. NOTE l l When the operation is finished, a beep sound is heard and the operation indicator light illuminates. The power windows cannot be closed automatically. 3-53 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page116 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 10. Move the top latch slowly to make sure the anchor engages with the striker, then rotate the top latch to the lock position until a click sound is heard. Striker NOTE l l The operation indicator light turns off when the top latch hook is locked. If the hardtop is not closed properly even with the top latch locked, contact Mazda to have it inspected.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page117 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (117,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Ø Do not drive the vehicle with the hardtop open halfway. Ø Do not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident. Ø Two adults are required to perform the procedure, especially when lifting up the hardtop. Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page118 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l The gear units on both sides have to be unlocked to release the deck before it is raised manually. Because the deck is heavy, two adults are required to raise it. The following describes the procedure for the gear unit on one side. Perform the procedure on both sides. 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page119 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l After the bolt is clear of the hole, keep the Allen wrench level while pulling it out with the bolt attached so as to prevent the bolt from hitting the vehicle and dropping. Bring the removed bolt to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you drop the bolt in the vehicle by mistake, inform at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 9. Press the eyebolt against the sector gear.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page120 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one on each side of the vehicle, and open the deck completely. Closing the hardtop CAUTION Ø The procedure should be done by at least two adults. Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page121 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Grasp the hardtop along the side and rear surfaces and lift it up enough to create a clearance behind the rear glass. Closing the deck 1. Loop the center of the rope through the pin on the link twice so that it does not loosen. Link 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page122 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To the outside of the vehicle 5. Lightly pushing the deck downward, pull the ropes to the rear along both sides of the trunk to hold the deck down. NOTE Pull the ropes horizontally to the vehicle rear. Links Rope Rope NOTE Always route the one end of the rope to inside of the vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page123 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE Open the trunk using the key. The remote release button, advanced keyless entry function, and the keyless entry system do not operate when this emergency procedure is done. 8. Tie off the other side rope the same way. 9. Close the trunk lid. After finishing the procedure After finishing the procedure, have the hardtop checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page124 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (124,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qWhen Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated If an improper operation is performed or a system malfunction has occurred, the indicator light or a warning beep is activated to notify the user of improper operation or a system malfunction. Warning What to check Make sure that all the conditions for operating the retractable hardtop have been met.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page125 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (125,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page126 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Always keep a spare advanced key in case one is lost.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page127 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (127,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity 3-65 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page128 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (128,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the registered advanced key.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page129 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qModification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer system or the vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page130 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (130,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. NOTE l l l Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page131 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (131,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity 3-69 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page132 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC or LOCK position. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every two seconds until the system is disarmed. NOTE l l l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page133 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (133,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-71.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page134 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (134,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. If you have any problem with the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qTo Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page135 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page136 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Outside mirror Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position. qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page137 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (137,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page138 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System (page 5-62). 3-76 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page139 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM 4 Black plate (139,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page140 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (140,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index) 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above) * U.S.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page141 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (141,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page142 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page143 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (143,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be inspected.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page144 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page145 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving NOTE Use snow chains only on the rear wheels. WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page146 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page147 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (147,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-20. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page148 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking. Ø Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page149 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page150 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page151 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (151,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda MX-5 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX-5. 4-13 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page152 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM 4-14 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page153 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM 5 Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Turning Off the Engine .......................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page154 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-11). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. Without advanced key 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-18). 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page155 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Vehicle WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page156 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-41).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page157 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l l l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page158 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page159 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission: It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehic
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page160 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page161 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page162 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page163 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transmission Operation qManual Transmission Shift Pattern (6-speed transmission) Vehicles with 6-speed transmission are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page164 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving For cruising CAUTION Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page165 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page166 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page167 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance and improves driving comfort.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page168 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear, the gear will shift to M4. If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 6th gear, the gear will shift to M5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page169 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either of the UP switches toward you once with your fingers. UP switches WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page170 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page171 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page172 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed. qDriving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an up-slope while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page173 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Cruise Control í Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page174 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. 3. Press down the cruise control SET/switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simultaneously. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indicator light turns off.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page175 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruise control RES/+ switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page176 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruise control SET/switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l Press the CANCEL switch.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page177 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page178 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. Refer to ABS (page 5-8) and TCS (page 5-25).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page179 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off (page 5-27).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page180 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page181 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page182 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page183 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page184 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). NOTE l 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. l l 5-32 Form No.8AV1-EA-09F Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page185 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on page 7-3. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-7).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page186 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures, do not apply excessive force to the stem part of the wheel unit. The stem part could be damaged. Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows the TPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed, such as changing to and from winter tires.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page187 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. NOTE l l The tire pressure sensor ID signal code must be registered when a new tire pressure sensor is purchased. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page188 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-37 Odometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature Display and Selector ....................................................................................................... page 5-37 Tachometer .........
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page189 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature Display and Selector The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page190 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 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. l Only the trip meters record tenths of kilometers (miles).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page191 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Automatic Transmission CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-18). Red zone qFuel Gauge CAUTION The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page192 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qEngine Oil Pressure Gauge Normal range qDashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. Dim Bright Engine oil pressure is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points within the normal range.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page193 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-43 Charging System Warning Light 5-44 Check Engine Light 5-45 ABS Warning Light 5-43 Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-45 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-46 Seat Belt Warning
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page194 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-47 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-47 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-48 Flat Tire Warning Light 5-50 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-50 Security Indicator Light 5-52 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-52 Shift Position Indicator Light
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page195 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (195,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page196 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l 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. (With DSC vehicles) The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page197 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCheck Engine Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page198 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLow Fuel Warning Light Belt minder NOTE Low fuel warning light This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restore the seat belt minder.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page199 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Driver seated/Passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page200 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light í This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page201 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (201,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). NOTE l 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. l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page202 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on page 7-3. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-7).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page203 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do not continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to continue driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page204 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (204,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-21). qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light qSecurity Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page205 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (205,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Gear position indicator The gear position indicator displays the gear in use while in either manual shift or direct mode. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page206 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (206,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set. qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal light is operating (page 5-58).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page207 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (207,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep í The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds if the tire pressures decrease. If the tire pressure decreases extremely, a beep sound will be heard for approximately 30 seconds. Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System on page 5-29.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page208 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (208,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls WARNING Lighting Control Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page209 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. High beam For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page210 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page211 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page212 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (212,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Washer Rear Window Defroster Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF Washer The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster, the indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn it off.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page213 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (213,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher mark on The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page214 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (214,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single builtin component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming mirror activates garage doors, gates and other devices surrounding your home.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page215 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (215,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page216 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (216,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page217 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (217,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds (“cycle”) your handheld transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to complete.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page218 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM 5-66 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page219 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM 6 Black plate (219,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 Vent Operation ..........................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page220 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (220,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page221 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (221,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation Button qAdjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by rotating the vent. Opening/closing vents The two outside vents can be opened and closed with center button. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-3 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page222 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (222,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents (OPEN MODE) Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) Floor Vents Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents You will feel more comfortable by using the OPEN MODE when opening the roof. 6-4 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page223 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:44 PM Black plate (223,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual Type ............................................................................................................ page 6-6 Automatic Type ...............................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page224 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (224,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Some models.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page225 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (225,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Turn the dial to adjust to the desired fan speed. Turning the dial clockwise increases the fan speed. Turning the dial counterclockwise decreases the fan speed. Air intake selector Mode selector dial This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle. Press the switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page226 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (226,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qCooling (With Air Conditioner) í WARNING 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. or Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page227 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (227,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qVentilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. NOTE or 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page228 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (228,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Automatic Type í Type A Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Air intake selector Fan control dial A/C switch Type B Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Air intake selector 6-10 í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page229 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (229,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches Except AUTO position The airflow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by turning the dial. Temperature control dial OFF position To turn off the system, set the dial to OFF. Mode selector dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page230 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System With the fan control dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off. NOTE qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C(32 °F). 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page231 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (231,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System WARNING Set the temperature control to hot or warm position when using the position: position with the Using the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page232 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (232,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qSatellite Radio Antenna í Antenna qAM/FM Radio Antenna To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remove CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page233 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (233,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page234 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (234,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page235 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (235,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page236 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (236,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page237 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (237,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate properly. l l l l l l Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l l l l l l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page238 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (238,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Do not use discs with cellophane tape adhering, partially peeled off labels, or adhesive material exuding from the edges of the CD label. Also, do not use discs with a commercially-available CD-R label affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page239 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (239,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Folder No. : Folder : Track (File) 01 02 04 The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 32 characters, including the file extension (.mp3).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page240 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (240,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer 3”. A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) MPEG working group. Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size. ISO 9660 An international standard for logical formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page241 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the following formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Specification Sampling frequency Bit rate VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Channel mode WMA tag Content Windows Media Audio Version 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 32kHz. . . . . . . 32, 40, 48 kbps 44.1kHz . . . . .
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page242 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM MEMO 6-24 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page243 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set CD player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-26 Clock ...................................................................................................................... page 6-30 Operating the Radio .................................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page244 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page245 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Audio System * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. Standard audio-equipped model 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page246 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press the audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be displayed. Turn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1―7 modes. The selected mode will be indicated.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page247 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Audio System The system is also equipped to optimally adjust the acoustic characteristics automatically while the roof is open or closed. The acoustic adjustment occurs with the lock/unlock operation of the top latch on the roof, and while the adjustment is being done, the audio is muted for about 1.5 sec, and then fades in. * AudioPilot® 2 is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page248 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qClock Hour set button Minute set button Display NOTE Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. 1. To adjust the time, press the clock ) for about 2 seconds button ( until a beep is heard. The clock's current time will flash. 2. To advance the hours, press the hour set button ( ).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page249 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (249,1) MEMO 6-31 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page250 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Channel preset buttons Band selector button Auto memory button Channel preset buttons Display Scan button Seek tuning buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( turn the radio on. Manual tuning dial Tuning ) to Band selection Successively pressing the band selector ) switches the bands as button ( follows: FM1→FM2→AM. The selected mode will be indicated.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page251 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page252 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio í Channel preset buttons Satellite button Band selector button Electronic serial number button Instant replay button Channel preset buttons Display Text button Category buttons Scan button Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page253 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page254 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (254,1) Interior Comfort Audio System SIRIUS service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to activate SIRIUS service, and report any problems. To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS online at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information ready: l SIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial no.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page255 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE NOTE Do not perform the following operation while “UPDATING” is displayed. Otherwise, the updating procedure will be cancelled. l Turning off the audio power l Switching to other modes l Turning the ignition off If the last channel selected has become unavailable because of a channel update the above indication is displayed until any button is pressed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page256 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (256,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 3. SR (bank number) CH (preset number) (channel number)] are displayed. Highest category → All categories → Lowest category 4. Three seconds later, it returns to normal (bank number) (text display. [SR (e.g. channel name))] While all categories are selected, all channels covering a category can be accessed (Category off condition).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page257 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Channel number, channel name, category, artist, song titles and info display Each time the text button is pressed during SIRIUS reception, the display of the text data is changed over in the order shown below. Channel number l l Channel name l Category name Info Song title Artist name NOTE l l Ten characters are displayed on one screen.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page258 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l Press and hold the text button while the short name is displayed to switch the display to the long name. Three seconds after scrolling the long name, the display automatically returns to display the first part of the long name. Three more seconds and the short name appears. If there is no category name, “NO CATEGORY” is displayed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page259 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Audio System When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the next program. When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds) while the last program is being played, the instant replay mode is cancelled. When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed for 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page260 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or reinitialize the ID code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID code is not known. The initialization process resets the ID code to [0000].
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page261 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (261,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (New ID code input determination) (Registered ID code input) 10. Determine the new ID code which has been input by pressing the scan button. 5. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example: If the registered ID code is “2323”, input “2323”. At this time “SR1 2323” is displayed. 11.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page262 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (262,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Registered ID code input preparation) 2. Press and hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 6. Hold both buttons together for 1.5 seconds. 3. “ENTER PIN” appears for three seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 4. “SR1 - - - -” appears, which indicates that it is ready for code input. (Registered ID code input) 5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page263 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (263,1) MEMO 6-45 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page264 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (264,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD slot CD play button Folder up button CD eject button Display Repeat button Play/Pause button Load button Scan button Folder down button Text button Track down/Reverse button Track up/Fast-forward button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player · MP3/WMA file NOTE If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA files,
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page265 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (265,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. Track search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the beginning of the current track.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page266 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (266,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3/WMA CD ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. After “DISC RDM” is displayed, “D-RDM” is displayed. File number/Elapsed time Folder number/File number 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page267 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (267,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. 6-49 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page268 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (268,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Channel preset buttons CD slot Load button CD play button Disc up/Folder up button Scan button Repeat button Display CD eject button Text button Play/Pause button Channel preset buttons Track up/Fast-forward button Track down/Reverse button Disc down/Folder down button Random button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player ·
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page269 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (269,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE Multiple ejection The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page270 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (270,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Track search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the beginning of the current track. Repeat playback Disc search 2. Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback. During music CD playback To change the disc, press the DISC button or ) during playback.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page271 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (271,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During MP3/WMA CD playback MP3/WMA CD (Folder random) Disc number/File number/Elapsed time ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. After “FOLDER RDM” is displayed, “RDM” is displayed. Disc number/Folder number/File number 2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. File name (CD random) ) during 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page272 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page273 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (273,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page274 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation í NOTE l l When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page275 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (275,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qChanging the Source qSeek Switch Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → cyclical). NOTE CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page276 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (276,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qMute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers. If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page277 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (277,1) Interior Comfort Audio System CAUTION Noise may occur during playback if the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle is used. (If noise occurs, do not use the accessory socket.) ) of the 4. Press the AUX button ( ) audio unit or the mode switch ( of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to change to the AUX mode.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page278 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page279 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (279,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free í qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the voice recognition/hands-free switch located on the steering wheel, and saying the voice commands.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page280 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (280,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE l l l The Bluetooth Hands-Free system is operable several seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position (requires less than 15 seconds). If the ignition switch is turned off during a hands-free call, the line is transferred to the mobile telephone automatically.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page281 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (281,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjusting the volume. qVoice To prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page282 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (282,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation Method 1. Program the mobile telephone (Pairing) Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation on page 6-64. 2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands-free telephone, such as making and receiving calls, can be used after the activation.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page283 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (283,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation. 7. Prompt: “French (Desired language) selected. Is this correct?” Up to seven Bluetooth equipped mobile telephones can be programmed to the vehicle. NOTE l 8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 9.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page284 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (284,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 9. Say: [Beep] “XXXX” (Speak an arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can be any combination of 4 numbers.) NOTE l l Some devices accept only a particular pairing code (Usually, “0000” or “1234”). If pairing cannot be completed, refer to the owner's manual of your mobile device, and try those numbers if necessary. Record the code as it will be used to program your phone in Step 16.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page285 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (285,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE qReceiving an incoming call Depending on the device, the registration status may be lost after a certain period of time. If this occurs, repeat the entire process from Step 1. 1. Prompt: “Incoming call, press the phone button to answer”.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page286 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (286,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qHelp function use The help function informs the user of all the available voice commands under the current conditions. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Help” 3. Follow the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance instructions.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page287 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (287,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 13. Prompt: “Number, please.” 6. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 14. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “555-1234”)” (Say the phone number to be registered.) 7. Prompt: “Dialing” 15. Prompt: “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “555-1234”) (Phone number registration). Is this correct? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 17. Prompt: “Number saved. Would you like to add another number for this entry?” 18.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page288 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (288,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qMute The microphone can be muted during a call. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. Call waiting A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party. Call interrupt 3. Prompt: “Microphone muted” A call can be switched to a new incoming call. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page289 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (289,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. If there was no previous phone number registered to a location (Ex. “Work”), the prompt will only read out “Number, please”. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 12. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page290 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (290,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”)” (Say the registered voice tag to be deleted from the phone book.) 7. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”) (Registered voice tag) Home (Registered location). Is this correct?” 8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”) (Registered voice tag) Home (Registered location) deleted, returning to main menu.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page291 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (291,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 6. Prompt: “End of list, would you like to start from the beginning?” Hands-Free Telephone Setting 7. Say: [Beep] “No” qMobile phone 8. Prompt: “Returning to main menu.” Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “Bluetooth HandsFree preparation” (page 6-64).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page292 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (292,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch during the read-out at the desired phone, and then say one of the following voice commands to execute it. l “Select”: Programmed the mobile phone when the voice recognition/ hands-free switch was pressed. l “Continue”: Continues the voice guidance. l “Delete”: Deletes the registered mobile phone.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page293 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (293,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 8. Say: [Beep] “2” (Say the order of priority of the mobile phone to be deleted.) NOTE Say “All” to delete all mobile phones. 8. Say: [Beep] “XXXX” (Say a desired 4digit passcode, “PCode”.) 9. Prompt:“Passcode XXXX (Passcode, PCode). Is this correct?” 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 9. Prompt: “Removing XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) (Registered phone tag). Is this correct?” 11.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page294 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (294,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode” 5. Prompt:“Passcode is enabled. Would you like to disable it?” 6. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 7. Prompt:“Passcode is disabled, returning to main menu.” Confirmation Prompts The confirmation prompt confirms the command content to the user before advancing to the operation requested by the user.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page295 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (295,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 4. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 5. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read phrase 1”) 6. Say: [Beep] “0123456789” (Say the voice input command for voice recognition learning (1 to 8) according to the voice guidance.) 7.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page296 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (296,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free When Bluetooth HandsFree cannot be used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used under the following conditions: l The mobile telephone is outside of the communication area. l The mobile telephone has a malfunction. l The mobile telephone is not connected to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle. l The mobile telephone battery is weak. l The mobile telephone is turned off.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page297 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (297,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Mazda Bluetooth HandsFree Customer Service For toll-free Bluetooth Hands-Free customer service call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance. 6-79 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page298 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (298,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front. qVanity Mirrors Interior Lights qOverhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. Light is on when any door is open Light on qTrunk Light Switch Position Trunk Light Light off Light on when the trunk is open 6-80 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page299 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (299,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page300 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (300,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. qSeat Side Box To open, pull the release catch. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page301 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (301,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latch to open. When finished, return the seat to its original position and secure it. After returning the seat to its original position, make sure the seat is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and backward. Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page302 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wind blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down. To use the windblocker, lift it upright. 6-84 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page303 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM 7 Black plate (303,1) In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Flat Tire í .....................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page304 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page305 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (305,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Flat Tire í Either run-flat tires or conventional tires are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, therefore the procedure for repairing a flat tire differs depending on the type of tire. Before driving, make sure which type of tire is equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tire type, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page306 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Maximum vehicle speed with a punctured run-flat tire: 90 km/h (55 mph) Maximum driving distance with a punctured rum-flat tire: 80 km (49 miles) CAUTION The maximum driving distance may be shorter depending on the driving conditions. If a run-flat tire is punctured, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda Dealer and have the tire changed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page307 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (307,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Tool Storage Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Trunk room Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Lug wrench Jack Lever Tool bag Jack Towing/Tiedown eyelet Glove box Power retractable hardtop emergency tool bag eyebolt hexagonal wrench rope Some models. 7-5 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page308 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (308,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To secure the jack To remove the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing back and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Wing bolt 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Wing bolt 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page309 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (309,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit í The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface. qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the following items.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page310 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (310,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l l The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The period of effective use for the tire sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.) The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page311 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (311,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _30°C (_22°F). In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) or below), the tire sealant hardens easily and injection of the sealant will be difficult. Warm the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the injection work. 6. Remove the cap from the bottle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page312 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (312,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tire. NOTE Do not throw away the empty tire sealant bottle after use. Return the empty tire sealant bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when replacing the tire.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page313 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (313,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. Valve Compressor hose WARNING Never operate the compressor above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi): Operating the compressor above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is dangerous. When the inflation pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page314 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (314,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 18. Install the tire valve cap. 19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk and continue driving. CAUTION Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and keep the vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø If the vehicle is driven 80 km/h (50 mph) or higher, the vehicle might begin to vibrate. 20.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page315 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (315,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Tire WARNING Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page316 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (316,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qRemoving a Tire WARNING 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page317 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (317,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the tire can be installed. Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. qLocking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page318 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:45 PM Black plate (318,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. qMounting the Tire 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page319 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (319,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque 88―118 N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) (9―12, 65―87) WARNING NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page320 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (320,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING If the temperature gauge indicates overheating: 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park (P), a manual transmission in neutral.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page321 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (321,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-20). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page322 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page323 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (323,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page324 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (324,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page325 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (325,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the rubber hose from the battery cover. 5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration. l l l l 2. Remove the battery cover from its right side. Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page326 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (326,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting NOTE l Before installing the battery cover, make sure both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of battery) are connected with the cables routed toward the right and back of the battery as shown in the figure. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page327 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (327,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed forward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transmission. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page328 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (328,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks Type B CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. The have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged. Rear qTiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wrench, and jack lever from the trunk (page 7-5).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page329 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (329,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Front Rear Lug wrench Rear Lug wrench CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front 7-27 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page330 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-25) and “Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-26) and carefully follow the instructions. 7-28 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page331 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM 8 Black plate (331,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page332 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (332,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page333 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (333,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page334 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page335 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (335,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance 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.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page336 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (336,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine valve clearance Puerto Rico Others Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM FL22 type*1 Engine coolant Others Engine
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page337 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (337,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Flat tire
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page338 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page339 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (339,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine valve clearance Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R Cooling system I *1 Engine coolant I FL22 type I Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page340 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (340,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Flat tire repair kit (if installed)*3 Steering oper
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page341 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (341,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine valve clearance Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system I R
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page342 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (342,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid Disc brakes I I I I I I R I I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I Rotate every 10,00
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page343 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (343,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page344 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (344,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I Brake fluid Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I R I R I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I Rotate eve
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page345 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (345,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page346 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (346,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page347 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (347,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir Fuse block Battery Air filter Cooling system cap Power steering fluid cap Engine coolant reservoir 8-17 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page348 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (348,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page349 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (349,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. CAUTION Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 20 10 0 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page350 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (350,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page351 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (351,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page352 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (352,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page353 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (353,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Washer Fluid qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page354 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (354,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page355 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (355,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page356 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (356,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page357 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (357,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page358 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (358,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-28 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page359 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (359,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qBattery Maintenance NOTE l Remove the rubber hose first, and then battery cover before performing battery maintenance.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page360 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (360,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page361 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (361,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. NOTE Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page362 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (362,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing a Wheel NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Error Activation on page 5-33. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-34.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page363 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (363,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots. 8-33 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page364 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (364,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Rear side-marker lights Overhead light Headlights (High beam) Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Front side-marker lights Some models. 8-34 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page365 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (365,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page366 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (366,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Low-beam bulbs (Xenon fusion bulbs) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulbs) 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector rear. 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page367 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (367,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 7. Remove the adapter. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Front fog light bulbs í 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page368 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (368,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, then partially peel back the mudguard. 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. Removal Installation 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page369 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (369,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off. 3.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page370 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (370,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector. Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights 6. On the side the bulb is to be replaced, pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove them, then remove the trunk side trim. Removal Brake lights/Taillights Installation 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 8.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page371 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (371,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-mount brake light Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page372 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (372,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Trunk light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the luggage compartment light as shown in the figure, and then remove the luggage compartment light unit. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page373 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (373,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page374 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire. 8-44 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page375 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (375,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 FAN FAN DEFOG H/CLEAN 5 ROOM 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IG KEY2 HEATER ABS FOG R.FOG RHT L RHT R MAG ST TAIL ABS FUSE PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING 30 A Cooling fan 7.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page376 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (376,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 8-46 BTN MAIN EGI INJ EGI COMP1 EGI COMP2 HEAD LOW L HEAD LOW R HEAD P.WIND ENGINE WIPER DRL HORN STOP ETV FUEL PUMP HAZARD P.WIND2 IG KEY1 FUSE RATING 30 A 120 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 40 A í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page377 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (377,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ACC AUX PWR METER SEAT WARM ILLUMI A/C ENGINE ― M.DEF AUDIO D.LOCK SILEN ― ― ― ― FUSE RATING 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page378 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (378,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page379 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (379,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page380 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (380,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. l l l qMaintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page381 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (381,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page382 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (382,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care WARNING CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page383 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (383,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qConvertible Top Maintenance í The convertible top is made of a special high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining, and loss of luster will result. Maintain it under these guidelines. Washing Do not wait until the convertible top gets really dirty before cleaning it. Dirt that's there too long will cause deterioration. 1.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page384 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (384,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Ø Some leather treatment products can ruin the convertible top's gloss. Be careful of the one you choose. Ø Test on an inconspicuous, small corner of the convertible top if you are not sure. Ø Do not get any car wax on the convertible top. If you do, remove it with a good leather cleaner. Ø Too much treatment on the convertible top can be as damaging as too little.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page385 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (385,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Interior Care qDashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration, wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page386 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qCleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container. CAUTION Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window. You may damage the rear window defroster grid. 8-56 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page387 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM 9 Black plate (387,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-6 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-9 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-10 Reporting Safety Defects .......................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page388 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (388,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page389 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (389,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page390 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (390,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance qCalifornia Customers 1. Mazda North American Operations participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/ arbitration program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203] through local Better Business Bureaus.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page391 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (391,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda or its representative is unable to repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Mazda may be required to replace or repurchase the vehicle. California Civil Code Section 1793.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page392 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (392,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page393 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (393,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page394 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (394,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page395 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (395,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page396 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (396,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page397 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (397,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page398 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (398,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page399 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (399,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-13 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page400 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page401 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (401,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page402 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (402,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page403 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (403,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page404 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (404,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page405 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (405,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page406 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (406,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page407 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (407,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page408 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (408,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page409 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (409,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page410 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (410,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page411 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (411,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page412 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (412,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page413 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (413,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page414 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (414,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page415 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (415,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page416 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (416,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page417 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (417,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qGlossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page418 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (418,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page419 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (419,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page420 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (420,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page421 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (421,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page422 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (422,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page423 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (423,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page424 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (424,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page425 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (425,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page426 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (426,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page427 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (427,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page428 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (428,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page429 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (429,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page430 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (430,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page431 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM 10 Black plate (431,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications ........................................................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page432 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (432,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page433 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (433,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number Forward 10-3 Form No.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page434 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (434,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Type Bore×Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Specification DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 10.8 qElectrical System Item Battery Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap Classification 12V-36AH/5HR L3G2 18 110*1, L3Y1 18 110 1.25―1.35 mm (0.049―0.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page435 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (435,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Except U.S.A. and Canada 6-speed manual With oil filter U.S.A. and transmission replacement Canada Except 6-speed manual transmission Without oil filter replacement Engine oil Coolant 5-speed transmission 6-speed transmission Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Manual transmission oil Fuel tank Capacity 4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt) 4.55 L (4.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page436 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (436,1) Specifications (Automatic transmission) Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front Rear Weight Without power retractable With power retractable hardtop hardtop 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 693 kg (1,528 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs) qAir Conditioner Item Classification HFC134a (R-134a) Refrigerant Type qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light b
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page437 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (437,1) Specifications qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-30.
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page438 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM 10-8 Form No.
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MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page440 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (440,1) Index A B Accessory Socket .............................. 6-83 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-19 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-18 Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18 Locking, unlocking with request switch .................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page441 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (441,1) Index C D Capacities .......................................... 10-5 Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4 Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3 Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20 Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-17 LATCH child-restraint systems ....................................... 2-25 Climate Control System ......................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page442 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (442,1) Index F I Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ................................................ 7-7 Tool storage .................................. 7-5 Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4 Owner maintenance ................... 8-15 Fog Lights ......................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page443 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (443,1) Index L P Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4 Push-Starting ..................................... 7-24 M R Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions ................................. 8-16 Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15 Scheduled ..................................... 8-3 Manual Transmission Operation .......
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page444 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (444,1) Index S T Steering Wheel .................................. 3-73 Horn ........................................... 5-61 Storage Compartments ...................... 6-82 Back trim storage box ................ 6-82 Glove box ................................... 6-82 Mesh pocket ............................... 6-83 Seat side box .............................. 6-82 Sunvisors ..........................................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page445 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM Black plate (445,1) Index W Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-23 Weights ............................................. 10-5 Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-32 Windblocker ...................................... 6-84 Windows Power windows .......................... 3-37 Windshield Washer ........................... 5-60 Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-59 Blades replacement ....................
MX-5_8AV1-EA-09F_Edition2 Page446 Thursday, July 30 2009 2:46 PM 11-8 Form No.
