Mazda Not a - Manuals

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2Interior E...

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-28Lighting co...

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-41Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26Convertible top (Power retra...

Black plate (12,1) Rear Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-33Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14Doors and keys .........

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraintsystems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Seats ..........................................

Black plate (14,1) Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats: Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodifications could damage ...

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (17,1) Seat Warmer í The driver and passenger seats can bewarmed by rotating the applicable seatwarmer dial while the ignition is switchedON.The seat temperature increases as thenumber on the dial increases. When theseat warmers are not in use, rotate the seatwarmer dials to 0. WARNING Ø...

Black plate (19,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. 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 waywhe...

Black plate (20,1) 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 notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (21,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so tryto keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-61). Seat belt guide q Pregnant Women and Persons with S...

Black plate (22,1) q Automatic Locking Mode To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it asinstructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint systemand stay locked on it. See the section on child restraint (page 2-18). 2-10 Ess...

Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt WARNING Always wear the seat belt with itcorrectly routed in its guide: Wearing a seat belt without the seatbelt routed in its guide is dangerousbecause the seat belt would not beable to provide adequate protectionin an accident, which could result inserious injury. Seat...

Black plate (24,1) WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the SeatBelt: The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possibl...

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt Pretensioner andLoad Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andpassenger seat belts are equipped withpretensioner and load limiting systems.For both these systems to work properlyyou must wear the seat belt properly. Pretensioners: In moderate or severe fron...

Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (28,1) Do not leave a seat belt extenderconnected to the buckle: Leaving a seat belt extenderconnected to the buckle withoutusing the seat belt is dangerous.When the seat belt extender isconnected to the driver's seat beltbuckle (or passenger) seat, the SRSdriver's (or passenger's) air b...

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt Reminder NOTE Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer todeactivate or restore the belt reminder. Thoughthe belt reminder can be deactivated, doing sowill defeat the purpose of the system to warnthe driver and the front passenger in the eventthat their seat belts are not faste...

Black plate (30,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. 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 requirem...

Black plate (31,1) Passenger seat weight sensors These sensors deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and also the passenger seatbelt pretensioner system when the passenger air bag deactivation indicator lightilluminates.When an infant or small child is seated on the passenger seat, the sy...

Black plate (33,1) Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side airbags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the door is dangerous. If the vehicle isequipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could causeserious injury or death to t...

Black plate (36,1) 5. Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminatesby using the key to turn the passengerair bag off after installing a child-restraint system on the passenger seat. WARNING Always make sure the passenger airbag deactivation indicator light isilluminated wh...

Black plate (37,1) 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 ...

Black plate (38,1) Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in everystate and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraintsystem (page 2-18). Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child ...

Black plate (41,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Passenger inflators and air bagsCrash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-13)Front air bag sensorSide crash sensors í Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light (p...

Black plate (42,1) How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags aredesigned 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 addi...

Black plate (43,1) q Passenger 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, asmentioned above.For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” (page 2-...

Black plate (44,1) q Side Air Bags í The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, thesystem inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side airbag infla...

Black plate (47,1) 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 severit...

Black plate (49,1) Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-25) carefully. q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of thesupplemental rest...

Black plate (50,1) Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the passenger front and side air bags andseat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when t...

Black plate (51,1) 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 seatedweight on the passenger seat required for air bag deployment is dangerous. Thepassenger seat weight sensors will detect the re...

Black plate (52,1) CAUTION Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to thesensors in the seat bottoms: Ø Do not place sharp objects on the seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. Ø Do not spill any liquids on the seats or under the seats. Ø To allow the sensors to...

Black plate (53,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner...

Black plate (54,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must bereplaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only atrained Authorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (55,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (56,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable thefollowing 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 wi...

Black plate (59,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facingupward. Battery leakage couldoccur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, becareful not to touch any of theinternal circuitry and electricalterminals, bend t...

Black plate (61,1) CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubberring shown in the figure to bescratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches,reattach it before inserting a newbattery. Rubber ring q Service If you have a problem with the advancedkeyless functions, consult an AuthorizedMazda Deale...

Black plate (62,1) Opening the trunk lid The operational range for opening thetrunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in)from the center of the trunk lid. Exterior transmitter Operational range Starting the engine The operational range for starting theengine includes nearly the entire cabinarea. Ope...

Black plate (65,1) q Starting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is no traditional key, some of theignition switch functions are different. Start knob OFF ― Knob Released The power supply to electrical devices isturned off. OFF ― Knob Depressed The ignition can be switched to ACCwhen the ...

Black plate (67,1) 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the wayand shift into neutral.Keep the clutch pedal depressed whilecranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you mustrestart the engine while the vehicle ismoving, shift into neutral (N). NOT...

Black plate (68,1) 9. Switch the ignition from ACC to START and hold (up to 10 seconds at atime) until the engine starts. CAUTION Do not try the starter for more than10 seconds at a time. If the enginestalls or fails to start, wait 10 secondsbefore trying again. Otherwise, youmay damage the starter ...

Black plate (69,1) Operation Using AdvancedKey Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditionalkeyless entry buttons to remotely lock andunlock 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 c...

Black plate (70,1) NOTE l Both doors cannot be locked when eitherdoor is open. l Confirm that both doors are locked visuallyor audibly by use of the double click. Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press theunlock button. A beep will be heard twiceand the hazard warning lights will flashtwic...

Black plate (71,1) Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3-17 MX-5_8DG6-EA-13F_Edition1 Page71Thursday, May 30 2013 10:50 AM Form No.8DG6-EA-13F

Black plate (72,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in theadvanced key in the event of a deadtransmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from theadvanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked usingthe aux...

Black plate (73,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously and beep sounds will beheard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated...

Black plate (74,1) l The ignition has not been switched off. l The auxiliary key is inserted into theignition switch. q Advanced Key Battery DeadWarning When the ignition is switched to ACC orswitched off from ON, the KEY indicatorlight (green) flashes for approximately 30seconds indicating that the...

Black plate (76,1) When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19). Warning Wh...

Black plate (77,1) Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. ...

Black plate (78,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (withRetractable Type Key) í This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors, and opens ...

Black plate (79,1) q Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Trunk button Panic button Operation indicator light NOTE The unlock button can be used to open thepower windows. Refer to Opening the PowerWindows from Outside (page 3-38). The operation indicator light flashes whenthe buttons are pressed. L...

Black plate (80,1) Trunk button To open the trunk, press the trunk buttonfor more than 1 second. NOTE l (With power retractable hardtop) The trunk lid can only be opened when thepower retractable hardtop is fully opened/closed. Open/close the power retractablehardtop completely before opening thetru...

Black plate (84,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem: Leaving a child or a pet unattendedin a parked vehicle is dangerous. Inhot weather, temperatures inside avehicle can become high enough tocause brain damage or even death. Do not l...

Black plate (86,1) q Power Door Locks í Vehicle lock-out prevention (With advanced key) The vehicle lock-out prevention featureprevents you from locking yourself out ofthe vehicle. Both doors will automaticallyunlock if they are locked using the powerdoor locks with any door open. (With retractable ...

Black plate (87,1) Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in thetrunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunkis dangerous. In addition, the personin the trunk could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the...

Black plate (88,1) CAUTION Do not open the trunk while thepower retractable hardtop isopening/closing. The powerretractable hardtop and trunk lidmechanisms could be damaged. Opening the trunk lid with the requestswitch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operatingthe request switch on...

Black plate (89,1) With the switch in the OFF position, theremote release button cannot be operated. To open the trunk lid when the switch isin the OFF position, do one of thefollowing: l Press the request switch on the trunklid. l Press the trunk button on thetransmitter. l Open the trunk with the ...

Black plate (91,1) Power Windows The ignition must be switched ON for thepower windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head,or even neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious injuryor even d...

Black plate (93,1) Opening Because nobody likes getting into a veryhot car, we have introduced a way to get ahead start on cooling it, even before youput your seat belts on and insert your keyin the ignition. If you see the vehicle is ina secure area, you can open the bothwindows as you approach the...

Black plate (94,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap,loosen the cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illnessif ingested. Fuel spray is releasedwhen there is pressure in the fueltank...

Black plate (95,1) To close the fuel-filler cap, turn itclockwise until two or more clicks areheard. Close Open CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the cap isnot tightened securely. If the lightremains on (even after you havetightened...

Black plate (96,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rodhole indicated by the arrow to hold thehood open. Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers...

Black plate (97,1) Convertible Top (Soft Top) í Windshield header Top latch assembly Top storage area Convertible top's handles Label (The label indicates the position where convertible top is to be held when lowering or raising it.) q Convertible Top Precautions WARNING Sit in the seat with the sea...

Black plate (98,1) l Before lowering or raising theconvertible top, stop in a safe place offthe right-of-way and park on a levelsurface. l Make sure nothing is on the convertibletop or near the back window whenraising or lowering the convertible top.Even small objects may interfere andcause damage. ...

Black plate (99,1) NOTE To lower the convertible top from inside thevehicle, use the convertible top's handles. Convertible top's handles 7. Continue to move the convertible top rearward while pressing the rear glasslightly with your hand. 8. After the convertible top has been folded down, press the...

Black plate (100,1) 4. Pull the unlock lever outward to disengage the lock. Unlock lever 5. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the centeredge and pull it towards the vehiclefront. Center edge NOTE To raise the convertible top from inside thevehicle, use the convertible t...

Black plate (101,1) CAUTION Driving with the convertible top notfully locked could damage theconvertible top.If the red indicator is visible on thelock release button, the convertibletop is not locked. After locking theconvertible top, verify that the redindicator is not visible. Locked position Unl...

Black plate (102,1) Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop) í The power retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in thevehicle. When opening/closing the hardtop, the hardtop, deck and window glass operatetogether. The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the dec...

Black plate (103,1) q Power Retractable Hardtop Precautions WARNING Always confirm that there are no people around the vehicle before operating thehardtop: If the hardtop were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident andserious injury from someone getting caught in the mechanism. Alwa...

Black plate (104,1) l Before opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and parkon a level surface. l When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away bythe wind. l Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down. l...

Black plate (108,1) 10. Move the top latch slowly to make sure the anchor engages with thestriker, then rotate the top latch to thelock position until a click sound isheard. Striker Anchor CAUTION Driving with the hardtop not fullylocked could damage the hardtop.If the red indicator is visible on th...

Black plate (109,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive the vehicle with thehardtop open halfway. Ø Do not perform the procedure in astrong wind as it could cause anunexpected accident. Ø Two adults are required toperform the procedure, especiallywhen lifting up the hardtop. Donot do it alone so as not to causei...

Black plate (112,1) 13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one on each side of the vehicle, and openthe deck completely. CAUTION Ø Lift the deck using two adults.Doing it alone could result ininjury or the deck lid mechanismbeing twisted which could damageit. Ø Do not let go of the deck lid onboth s...

Black plate (114,1) To the outside of the vehicle Rope Links NOTE Always route the one end of the rope to theinside of the vehicle. If it is not inside thevehicle, it will be difficult to service thehardtop at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3. Do the same procedure on the other side. 4. Close the deck ...

Black plate (117,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized advanced key, theengine will not start, thereby helping toprevent the theft of your v...

Black plate (120,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition isswitched from ON to ACC or OFF. Thesecurity indicator light in the instrumentcluster flashes every two seconds until thesystem is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignitionis switched ON with the registe...

Black plate (122,1) CAUTION When starting the engine do notallow the following, as the enginemay not start due to the electronicsignal from the ignition key not beingtransmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metalobjects touch the key grip. Ø Spare key...

Black plate (125,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects aninappropriate entry into the vehicle, whichcould result in the vehicle or its contentsbeing stolen, the alarm alerts thesurrounding area of an abnormality bysounding the horn and flashing the hazardwarning lights.Re...

Black plate (126,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lockknob will not arm the system. q To Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by anyone of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. l Inse...

Black plate (127,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. ...

Black plate (128,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in thecenter position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the ...

Black plate (129,1) Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from cars at the rear. Night Day Day/Night lever Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automaticallyreduces glare of headlights ...

Black plate (131,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System ............

Black plate (132,1) 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 Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Pre...

Black plate (133,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or ne...

Black plate (134,1) 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 iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (135,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (136,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) 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 oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (137,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol a...

Black plate (138,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hookedon the retention pins to prevent themfrom bunching up under the footpedals: Using a floor mat that is not securedis dangerous as it will interfere withthe accelerator and brake pedaloperation, which could result in anaccident. ...

Black plate (139,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, flares, a smallshovel, jumper cables, and a small bagof sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Eng...

Black plate (140,1) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tirepressure monitoring system, the system maynot function correctly when using tires withsteel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page5-34). q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tirechains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect han...

Black plate (141,1) 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 theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accidentor vehicl...

Black plate (142,1) Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roadsor over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling onrough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody,...

Black plate (143,1) Trailer Towing Your Mazda is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4-13 MX-5_8DG6-EA-13F_Edition1 Page143Thursday, May 30 2013 10:50 AM Form No.8DG6-EA-13F

Black plate (145,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (146,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advancedkey, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-11). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page...

Black plate (147,1) WARNING Do not stop the engine while thevehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicleis moving for any reason other thanin an emergency is dangerous.Stopping the engine while the vehicleis moving will result in reducedbraking ability due to the loss ofpower braking, wh...

Black plate (148,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Ma...

Black plate (149,1) Turning the Engine Off WARNING Do not stop the engine while thevehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicleis moving for any reason other thanin an emergency is dangerous.Stopping the engine while the vehicleis moving will result in reducedbraking ability due to the l...

Black plate (151,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alwaysswitch the ignition to OFF, set theparking brake and make sure the shiftlever is in P (automatic transmission) orin 1st gear or R (manual transmission): It is important to switch the ignitionto OFF even if you are no...

Black plate (152,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning/Warning lightinspection The light illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchedto START or ON. It turns off when theparking brake is fully released. Low brake fl...

Black plate (153,1) NOTE l Braking distances may be longer on loosesurfaces (snow or gravel, for example)which usually have a hard foundation. Avehicle with a normal braking system mayrequire less distance to stop under theseconditions because the tires will build up awedge of surface layer when the...

Black plate (154,1) q Brake Assist (with DSC vehicles) During emergency braking situationswhen it is necessary to depress the brakepedal with greater force, the brake assistsystem provides braking assistance, thusenhancing braking performance. When the brake pedal is depressed hard ordepressed more ...

Black plate (155,1) Manual TransmissionOperation q Manual Transmission Shift Pattern 5-speed transmission 6-speed transmission Neutral position Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.The shift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch ...

Black plate (156,1) CAUTION Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedalexcept when shifting gears. Also,do not use the clutch to hold thevehicle on an upgrade. Riding theclutch will cause needless clutchwear and damage. Ø Do not apply any excessive lateralforce to the gear lever whenchanging from 5th to 4...

Black plate (157,1) Automatic Transmission Controls Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the ...

Black plate (158,1) q Transmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents therear wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without usin...

Black plate (159,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transmissionshift points to best suit the road conditionsand driver input. This improves drivingfeel.If the driver accelerates rapidly, oraccelerates and decelerates rapidly byoperating the accele...

Black plate (164,1) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, werecommend these shift points. Gear Vehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 53 km/h (33 mph) M4 to M5 59 km/h (37 mph) M5 to M6 78 km/h (49 mph) For cruising Gear Veh...

Black plate (165,1) NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode maynot be possible depending on the vehiclespeed. In addition, because direct mode iscanceled (released) depending on the rate ofacceleration or if the accelerator is fullydepressed, use of the manual shift mode isrecommended if you ...

Black plate (166,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usualduring normal driving, consult anAuthorize...

Black plate (167,1) q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns off. WARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off whencruise control is not in use: Lea...

Black plate (168,1) q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise controlswitch Press up the cruise control RES/+ switchand hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch Your vehicle has a tap-up...

Black plate (169,1) Your vehicle has a tap-down feature thatallows you to decrease your current speedin decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of the cruise control SET/-switch. Multiple taps will decrease yourvehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for eachtap. q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Th...

Black plate (170,1) Traction Control System(TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque and braking.When the TCS detects driving wheelslippage, it lowers engine torque andoperates the brakes to prevent loss oftraction. This means that on a slick s...

Black plate (171,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle ...

Black plate (172,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON.It also illuminates when the DSC OFFswitch is pressed and TCS/DSC isswitched off (page 5-28). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC isnot switched off, take your vehicle to a...

Black plate (176,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen there is a system malfun...

Black plate (178,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture.Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires onpage 7-3. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed,repair th...

Black plate (179,1) q Tires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tireair pressures, do not apply excessiveforce to the stem part of the wheelunit. The stem part could bedamaged. Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows theTPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor'suniqu...

Black plate (181,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-38Odometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature Displayand Selector .................................................

Black plate (182,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter, AverageFuel Economy Display, OutsideTemperature Display and Selector The ignition must be switched ON.Each time the selector is pressed thedisplay switches in the order of trip meterA, trip m...

Black plate (183,1) The trip meter records the total distancethe vehicle is driven until the meter isagain reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holding the selector depressed for 1 second ormore. Use this meter to measure tripdistances and to compute fuelconsumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters record ten...

Black plate (184,1) Automatic Transmission Red zone CAUTION Do not run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe enginedamage. q Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gaugeshows the temperature of the enginecoolant. If the needle is near H, ...

Black plate (185,1) q Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Normal range Engine oil pressure is normal when theengine oil pressure gauge needle pointswithin the normal range. If the needle on the gauge doesn't moveafter starting the engine, follow steps 1through 3. If the engine oil pressure gauge moves toL (lo...

Black plate (186,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-44 Malfunction Warning Light 5-44 Charging System Warning Light 5-46 Check Engine Light 5-46 ABS Warning Light 5-45 Air ...

Black plate (188,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning/Warning lightinspection The light illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchedto START or ON. It turns off when theparking brake is fully released. Low brake fl...

Black plate (190,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition is switched ON and turns offwhen the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive to the side of the ro...

Black plate (191,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean Authorized Mazda Dealer performall servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious in...

Black plate (194,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture.Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires onpage 7-3. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed,repair th...

Black plate (195,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEYwarning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remainsilluminated, do not continue to driveusing the advanced key system. Parkthe vehicle in a safe place and usethe auxiliary key to continue drivingthe vehicle. Have the vehicleins...

Black plate (196,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEYindicator light (green) does not flash even ifthe battery power is low.Refer to Setting Change (FunctionCustomization) on page 3-21. q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing everytwo seconds when the ignition ...

Black plate (198,1) q Cruise Main Indicator Light(Amber)/Cruise Set IndicatorLight (Green) í The indicator light has two colors. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amberwhen the ON/OFF switch is pressed andthe cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator ...

Black plate (200,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboardillumination on or off. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safetyrequires them. Switch Position Headl...

Black plate (201,1) q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard when thedriver's door is opened. NOTE When the advanced keyless function is usedand the start knob is in the ACC position, theStart Knob Not in Lock Warning ...

Black plate (202,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origin...

Black plate (203,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition must be switched ON. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould...

Black plate (204,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INTposition, the wipers will operate continuouslyuntil the lever is released. If the washer does not work, inspect thefluid level (page 8-25). If it'...

Black plate (205,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (206,1) HomeLink Wireless Control System í There are two types of HomeLink Wireless Control systems; type A and B.Check the indication on the backside of the rearview mirror and the descriptioncorresponding to your vehicle. Indication Indication Type A Type B FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4IC: 4112A-M...

Black plate (209,1) Gate operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to “ time-out ” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission ― which may not be long enough forHomeLink to pick up the signal duringprogramming. Similar to this Canadianlaw, some U.S. g...

Black plate (211,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3This device complies with FCC rules part 15.Operation is subject to the followingconditions:1- This device may not cause any harmfulinterference and2- This device must accept any interferencethat may be received including interferencethat ...

Black plate (215,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (216,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switched ONwhen the engine is not runn...

Black plate (217,1) Vent Operation Button q Adjusting 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 ...

Black plate (218,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode You will feel more comfortable by using the OPEN MODE when opening the roof. Dashboard Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Dashboard Vents (OPEN MODE) Dashboard and Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) 6-4 Interior C...

Black plate (219,1) Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Checkyour vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.Manual Type ..................................................................................

Black plate (220,1) Manual Type í Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector Rear window defroster switch *A/C switch *Some models q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisef...

Black plate (222,1) WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather is dangerous asit will cause the windows to fog up.Your vision will be hampered, whichcould lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector...

Black plate (223,1) q Ventilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the or position. 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. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the ...

Black plate (225,1) q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. NOTE l Turn the dial completely left to set thetemperature to maximum cooling, andcompletely right for maximum heating. l When the mode is s...

Black plate (226,1) With the fan control dial ON, press theA/C switch to select the air conditioning(cooling/dehumidifying functions) on oroff. NOTE The air conditioner may not function when theoutside temperature approaches 0 °C(32 °F). Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions canb...

Black plate (227,1) WARNING Set the temperature control to hot orwarm position when using theposition: Using the position with the temperature control set to the coldposition is dangerous as it will causethe outside of the windshield to fogup. Your vision will be hampered,which could lead to a serio...

Black plate (228,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Remove Install CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing benea...

Black plate (229,1) Operating Tips for AudioSystem WARNING Do not adjust the audio controlswitches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving thevehicle is dangerous as it coulddistract your attention from thevehicle operation which could lead toa serious accident. Always adjust th...

Black plate (234,1) l Completely read the instruction manualand cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs. l Do not use discs with cellophane tapeadhering, partially peeled off labels, oradhesive material exuding from theedges of the CD label. Also, do not usediscs with a commercially-availableCD-R label affixed. Th...

Black plate (235,1) About folders and files l The arrangement and playing order of arecorded disc containing MP3 files isas follows: 05 06 01 02 04 03 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Playback may not occur in the above hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : Track (File) : Folder l...

Black plate (236,1) l This unit can only display English(including numerals) one-bytecharacters. Use only English (includingnumerals) one-byte characters wheninputting ID3 tags. Two-byte charactersand some special symbols cannot bedisplayed. Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPEG Audio Lay...

Black plate (237,1) Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA filescan be played with this unit. Discs whichconform to the following formats can beplayed.Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Content Specification Windows MediaAudio Version 7.0,8.0, 9.0 Samplingfrequency Bit rat...

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Black plate (239,1) Audio Set CD player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-26Clock ...................................................................................................................... ...

Black plate (240,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/Volume dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharge...

Black plate (241,1) Standard audio-equipped model * * Bose Sound System-equipped model * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode D...

Black plate (242,1) NOTE l Depending on the type of audio unit, theorder in which the functions appear differs. l About 5 seconds after selecting any mode,the volume function will be automaticallyselected. To reset bass, treble, fade, andbalance, press the audio control dial for 2seconds. The unit w...

Black plate (244,1) q Clock Display Minute set button Hour set button Clock button Audio control dial Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when theignition is switched to ACC or ON. 1. To adjust the time, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.The clock's c...

Black plate (246,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Seek tuning buttons Scan button Display Auto memory button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band sel...

Black plate (248,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Band selector button Seek tuning buttons Scan button Instant replay button Display Text button Category buttons Electronic serial number button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Satellite button Manual tuning dial Information display ...

Black plate (253,1) Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample stations. Scanningstops at each station for about fiveseconds. To hold a station, press the scanbutton ( ) again during this interval. NOTE l Unsubscribed channels, invalid channelsand parental lock channels are not su...

Black plate (257,1) 7. If it matches with the previously registered code, “ ENTER PIN ” appears again and it switches to code inputmode. 8. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears, and it is ready for input of the new ID code. (New ID code input) 9. Input the new ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4.Example: If...

Black plate (260,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD play button Display Repeat button CD eject button Play/Pause button Random button Folder up button CD slot Load button Folder down button Scan button Text button Track up/Fast-forward button Track down/Reverse button Type Playable data ...

Black plate (264,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Disc up/Folder up button Track down/Reverse button Channel preset buttons Text button Scan button Random button Disc down/Folder down button Track up/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Load button CD slot Channel preset buttons Display CD pla...

Black plate (268,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters islimited. If the number of characters, includingthe file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Checkthe CD fo...

Black plate (269,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution ACQUIRING Depending on thesurrounding conditions(such as large trees,...

Black plate (270,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition is switched off. l Wh...

Black plate (271,1) q Changing the Source 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). * With the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the mode which was selected last isdisplayed. NOTE CD...

Black plate (272,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition is switched off with the audiomuted, the mute will be canceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted, theaudio is not muted. To mute the audio again,press the...

Black plate (273,1) WARNING Do not adjust the portable audio unitor a similar product while driving thevehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit ora similar product while driving thevehicle is dangerous as it coulddistract your attention from thevehicle operation which could lead toa serious accide...

Black plate (274,1) 4. Press the AUX button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on thesteering wheel to change to the AUXmode. Audio Unit Audio Control Switches NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit tothe maximum within the range that thesound does n...

Black plate (275,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (276,1) Bluetooth® Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth® Hands-Free? Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth ® equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unitequipped on the vehicle, making andreceiving calls are possible using thevoice recognition/hands-free switchlocated ...

Black plate (277,1) NOTE l The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system is operable several seconds after the ignitionis switched to ACC or ON (requires lessthan 15 seconds). l If the ignition is switched off during ahands-free call, the line is transferred to themobile telephone automatically. l If the mobile...

Black plate (278,1) Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjusting thevolume. q Voice To prevent the deterioration in voicerecognition rate and voice quality, thefollowing points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face themicrophone or approach it. Speak thevoice commands while maintaining ...

Black plate (279,1) Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Activation Method 1. Program the mobile telephone (Pairing) Refer to Bluetooth® Hands-FreePreparation on page 6-65. 2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. The hands-free system is activated.Functions of the hands-free telephone...

Black plate (282,1) NOTE Depending on the device, the registrationstatus may be lost after a certain period oftime. If this occurs, repeat the entire processfrom Step 1. q Making a call using a telephonenumber NOTE Practice this while parked until you areconfident you can do it while driving in a no...

Black plate (283,1) q Volume adjustment The power/volume dial of the audio unitis used to adjust the volume. Turn the dialto the right to increase volume, to the leftto decrease it. NOTE l The volume can also be adjusted using thevolume button on the steering wheel. l The music volume of the audio u...

Black plate (284,1) 13. Prompt: “ Number, please. ” 14. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) ” (Say the phone number to be registered.) 15. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) (Phone number registration). Is this correct? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. Would you...

Black plate (285,1) q Mute The microphone can be muted during acall. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone muted ” Canceling mute 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ...

Black plate (286,1) NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is toodistracting to attempt while driving and youmay make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phone book ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: new ...

Black plate (288,1) 6. Prompt: “ End of list, would you like to start from the beginning? ” 7. Say: [Beep] “ No ” 8. Prompt: “ Returning to main menu. ” Hands-Free Telephone Setting q Mobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth ® equipped mobile telephone to Bluetooth ...

Black plate (290,1) 8. Say: [Beep] “ 2 ” (Say the order of priority of the mobile phone to bedeleted.) NOTE Say “ All ” to delete all mobile phones. 9. Prompt: “ Removing XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) (Registered phone tag). Isthis correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” 11. Prompt: “ Deleted ” q Security Se...

Black plate (295,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front. q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor. Interior Lights q Overhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off Light is on when any door is open Light on q Trunk Light Switch Position Trunk Lig...

Black plate (296,1) Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hotliquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups ordrink cans in cup holders: Pu...

Black plate (297,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. Do not put articles in storage spaceswith no lid: Put...

Black plate (298,1) q Back Trim Storage Box í Small items can be stored in the back trimstorage box. To use the back trim storage box 1. To use the desired storage box, slide the seat in front of it all the wayforward.Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2. 2. Fold the seatback forward all the way down.Ref...

Black plate (299,1) Accessory Socket Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socketdamage or electrical failure, payattention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories thatreq...

Black plate (300,1) Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wind blastinto the cabin when driving with theconvertible top down.To use the windblocker, lift it upright. 6-86 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment MX-5_8DG6-EA-13F_Edition1 Page300Thursday, May 30 2013 10:51 AM Form No.8DG6-EA-13F

Black plate (301,1) 7 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 ...................

Black plate (302,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (303,1) Flat Tire í Either run-flat tires or conventional tiresare equipped on your Mazda dependingon the specification, therefore theprocedure for repairing a flat tire differsdepending on the type of tire. Beforedriving, make sure which type of tire isequipped on your Mazda. If you can...

Black plate (304,1) Maximum vehicle speed with apunctured run-flat tire: 80 km/h (49mph)Maximum driving distance with apunctured run-flat tire: 80 km (49miles) CAUTION The maximum driving distance maybe shorter depending on the drivingconditions. If a run-flat tire is punctured, carefullydrive the v...

Black plate (305,1) Tool Storage Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Power retractable hardtop emergency tool bag Tool bag Glove box Lug wrench Jack Jack lever Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Trunk room Tiedown eyelet Allen wrench Eyebolt Rope S...

Black plate (306,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing back and turnthe wing bolt clockwise to temporarilyti...

Black plate (308,1) NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchasenew tire sealant at an Authorized MazdaDealer. l The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot beused in the following cases.Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l The period of effective use for the tiresealant has expired. (The perio...

Black plate (309,1) NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outsidetemperatures down to _ 30°C ( _ 22°F). In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) orbelow), the tire sealant hardens easily andinjection of the sealant will be difficult. Warmthe sealant inside the vehicle before doing theinjection work...

Black plate (310,1) 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands,and inject the entire amount of tiresealant into the tire. Valve NOTE The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase anew tire sealant kit at an Authorized MazdaDealer. 11. Pull out the injection hose from...

Black plate (311,1) 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. Valve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and switchthe ignition to ACC (page 6-85). Compressor plug Center console Compressor CAUTION Ø Before pulling out the compressorplug from the...

Black plate (313,1) NOTE The tire sealant has a period of effective use.Check the period of effective use indicated onthe bottle label and do not use it if it hasexpired. Have the tire sealant replaced at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer before the period ofeffective use has expired. Changing a Tire WARNIN...

Black plate (314,1) 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manualtransmission in Reverse (R) or 1, andturn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the...

Black plate (315,1) 4. Place the jack under the jack-up position closest to the tire beingchanged with the jack head squarelyunder the jack-up point. Jacking position 5. Continue raising the jack head gradually by rotating the screw withyour hand until the jack head isinserted into the jack-up posit...

Black plate (316,1) 6. Insert the jack handle into the jack. 7. Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so thatthe tire can be installed. Beforeremoving the lug nuts, make sure yourMazda is firmly in position and that itcannot slip or move. WARNING Do not jack up the vehicle...

Black plate (317,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has Mazda optionalantitheft wheel lug nuts, one on eachwheel will lock the tires and you must usea special key to unlock them. This keywill attach to the lug wrench. Registerthem with the lock manufacturer by fillingout the card provided in th...

Black plate (318,1) 2. Mount the tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nutsand bolts and do not tighten the lugnuts beyond the recommendedtightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous....

Black plate (320,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: Wo...

Black plate (322,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, switch theignition off, wait ten seconds and tryagain. 2. Make sure the parking br...

Black plate (323,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (326,1) NOTE l Before installing the battery cover, makesure both of the cables connecting thenegative battery terminal (right side ofbattery) are connected with the cablesrouted toward the right and back of thebattery as shown in the figure. l Verify that the covers are securely install...

Black plate (327,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsdrive ...

Black plate (328,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and reartiedown eyelets for towing thevehicle.They have been designed only forsecuring the vehicle to a transportvessel during shipping.Using the eyelets for any otherpurpose could result in the vehiclebeing damaged. q Tiedown Hooks 1. R...

Black plate (329,1) Rear Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Tiedown eyelet Rear Tiedown eyelet CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securelytightened, it may loosen or disengagefrom the bumper when tying downthe vehicle. Make sure that thetiedown eyelet is securely tighte...

Black plate (330,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transmission is not designed fortowing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-27) and “ Tiedown Hooks ” (page 7-28)...

Black plate (331,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (332,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perfor...

Black plate (334,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (335,1) q Schedule 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 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (...

Black plate (337,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace ...

Black plate (346,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (347,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (348,1) WARNING Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience orthe proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by aqualified technician: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. Youcan be seri...

Black plate (349,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Battery Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid cap Air filter Fuse block Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-...

Black plate (350,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be performedby an Authorized Mazda Dealer.Refer to Introduction (page 8-2) for owner'sresponsibility in protecting your investment. q Recommended Oil U.S.A. and CANADA Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda...

Black plate (351,1) (ILSAC) (Mexico) Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available, use SAE5W-30 engine oil. The quality designation SM, or ILSACmust be on the label. 80 60 40 20 0 –40 –20 30 120 100 50 40 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehi...

Black plate (352,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can becomevery hot. You could be burned....

Black plate (354,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level WARNING If the brake/clutch fluid level is low,have the brakes inspected: A low brake/clutch fluid level isdangerous.A low level could indicate brakelining wear or a brake system leakwhich could cause the brakes to failand ...

Black plate (355,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould result in an acc...

Black plate (356,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges and locks, shouldbe lubricated each time the engine oil ischanged. Use a nonfreezing lubricant onlocks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latchkeeps the hood from opening when theprimary ...

Black plate (357,1) 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic lockingclip.Compress the clip and slide theassembly downward; then lift it off thearm. Plastic locking clip CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshieldlet the wiper arm down easily, don'tlet it slap down on ...

Black plate (359,1) 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. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (361,1) NOTE l Remove the rubber hose first, and thenbattery cover before performing batterymaintenance. Battery cover Rubber hose l Before installing the battery cover, makesure both of the cables connecting thenegative battery terminal (right side ofbattery) are connected with the cabl...

Black plate (362,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is...

Black plate (363,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check thetire condition every day, includingwhether the tires all look inflated properly.Inspect all tire pressure monthly when thetires are cold. Maintain recommendedpressures for the best ride, handling, andmi...

Black plate (364,1) After rotation, inflate all tire pressures tospecification (page 10-7) and inspect thelug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radialtires that have an asymmetrical treadpattern or studs only from front torear, not from side to side. Tireperformance will be...

Black plate (365,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they arenot being used on the road. It is recommendedthat tires generally be replaced when they are6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climatesor frequent high loading conditions canaccelerate the aging process. The period inwhich the tire...

Black plate (368,1) Light Bulbs High-mount brake lightLicense plate lightsTrunk light Reverse lightsRear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Rear side-marker lights Overhead light Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Front side-marker...

Black plate (369,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repl...

Black plate (370,1) Low-beam bulbs (Xenon fusion bulbs) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs byyourself. The bulbs must be replaced at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulbs) 1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel allthe way to the right, and turn offeng...

Black plate (371,1) 7. Remove the adapter. 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Fog light bulbs 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainerscounterclockwise and remove ...

Black plate (372,1) 2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainerscounterclockwise and remove them,then partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 3. Disconnect the connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connectorwith your finger and pulling theconnector d...

Black plate (373,1) 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel allthe way to the right, and turn offengine. If ...

Black plate (374,1) 3. Pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove them, thenremove the trunk end trim. Removal Installation 4. Remove the trunk light connector. 5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector. 6. Pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove ...

Black plate (376,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim andgently insert it in the overhead light asshown in the figure, and then removethe cover. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new b...

Black plate (377,1) Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid usingthat system and consult an Aut...

Black plate (379,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 30 A Cooling fan 2 FAN 7.5 A Cooling fan 3 DEFOG 20 A Rear window defroster 4 H/CLEAN ― ― 5 ROOM 15 A Overhead lights, Luggage compartment light, For protection ofvarious ci...

Black plate (382,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (383,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (384,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION Do not spray water in the enginecompartment. Otherwise, it couldresult in engine-starting problems ordamage to ...

Black plate (385,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits candamage the finish if not removedimmediately. When prompt washing withplain water is ineffective, use a mild soapmade for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rinse off all soap withlukewarm or cold water. D...

Black plate (386,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finishshould be repaired promptly. Exposedmetal quickly rusts and can lead to majorrepairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needsmetal parts repaired or replaced,make sure the body shop appliesanti-corrosion mat...

Black plate (387,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over thealuminum wheels. Special care is neededto protect this coating. CAUTION Do not use any detergent other thanmild detergent. Before using anydetergent, verify the ingredients.Otherwise, the product could discolor...

Black plate (388,1) CAUTION Ø Automatic and high-pressure carwashes are harmful to aconvertible top. Avoid them. Ø Do not spray water directly on thearea where the window glass andthe convertible top meet. Thiswould probably cause water toenter the cabin. Ø Do not spray water with a hose ora car was...

Black plate (389,1) Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or coldwater. Don't allow soap to dry on thefinish. Waxing Wax the hardtop when water no longerbeads on the paint. Always wash and dryit before waxing. CAUTION Ø Wiping off dust or dirt with a drycloth will scratch the finish. Ø Don't use abrasive w...

Black plate (390,1) Interior Care WARNING Do not spray water in the cabin: Splashing water on electrical partssuch as the audio unit and switchesis dangerous as it could cause amalfunction or a fire. q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting t...

Black plate (391,1) NOTE l Because genuine leather is a naturalmaterial, its surface is not uniform and itmay have natural scars, scratches, andwrinkles. l To maintain the quality for as long aspossible, periodical maintenance, abouttwice a year, is recommended. l Sand and dust on the seat surface m...

Black plate (392,1) WARNING Have an Authorized Mazda Dealerreplace damaged seat beltsimmediately: Using damaged seat belts isdangerous. In a collision, damagedbelts cannot provide adequateprotection. q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with anoily, greasy, or waxy film, cle...

Black plate (394,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (396,1) The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not bindingon you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTOLINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBBwebsite at www.lem...

Black plate (401,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (403,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (404,1) 2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage5. Your dealer's name and location6. Your question(s) 9-12 Customer Informati...

Black plate (405,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A.TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.)(949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill,On...

Black plate (406,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Powertrain Limited Warranty l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty/California Emission Control Warranty l Emission Defect Warranty l Emission Per...

Black plate (407,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meetspecific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in theUnited States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those so...

Black plate (408,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (409,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (412,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (413,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (414,1) 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 causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (415,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (419,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the sample 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 ...

Black plate (421,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (422,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (423,1) q Glossary 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 manufacturi...

Black plate (424,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (425,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (426,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weatherconditions l Avoid fast starts, stops and t...

Black plate (427,1) 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 totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (428,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard 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 e...

Black plate (429,1) 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. The cargoweight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehic...

Black plate (430,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg(849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg(699 lbs)The cargo wei...

Black plate (431,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (432,1) 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 riskingdamage. The GCW must never exceed ...

Black plate (433,1) 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 pass...

Black plate (434,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (436,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they do not have what you ne...

Black plate (437,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (438,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (439,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 MX-5_8DG6-EA-13F_Edition1 Page439Thursday, May 30 2013 10:52 AM Form No.8DG6-EA-13F

Black plate (440,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc) Compression ratio 10.8 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plu...

Black plate (443,1) q Tires 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 toyour vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for ...

Black plate (444,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings Advanced keylessentry The advanced key's remaining battery levelwarning light in th...

Black plate (445,1) 11 Index 11-1 MX-5_8DG6-EA-13F_Edition1 Page445Thursday, May 30 2013 10:52 AM Form No.8DG6-EA-13F