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Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata manuale d’uso

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  • Pagina 1

    Black plate (1,1) MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 2

    Black plate (2,1) MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 3

    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manua l carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

  • Pagina 4

    Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. 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 informatio[...]

  • Pagina 5

    Black plate (5,1) MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 K[...]

  • Pagina 6

    Black plate (6,1) MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 7

    Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ............... ................................................. ....... ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ............... ..................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ......................[...]

  • Pagina 8

    Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob ...................................................... ............................................ page 3-31 DSC OFF switch ....................................................................... ........................ page 5-25 Passenger air bag deactivation switch ..................[...]

  • Pagina 9

    Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switch ............................................. ............................................ page 6-56 SRS air bags .......................................................... ............................................ page 2-28 Cruise control switch ............... ................[...]

  • Pagina 10

    Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) W indblocker ...................................................................... ............................. ... page 6-84 Convertible top unlock lever .............................................................................. page 3-46 Seat side box ............................ .............[...]

  • Pagina 11

    Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ....................................................... ............................. page 3-42 W indshield wiper blades .......... .................................................. ........................ page 8-25 Convertible top (Pow er retractable ha rdtop) .........................[...]

  • Pagina 12

    Black plate (12,1) Rear T runk lid .................................. .................................................. ........................ page 3-33 Antenna ................................... .................................................. ........................ page 6-15 Doors and keys ........................ ........................[...]

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

  • Pagina 14

    Black plate (14,1) Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the supplemental restrain t system and [...]

  • Pagina 15

    Black plate (15,1) q Seat 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 sea t belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum prote[...]

  • Pagina 16

    Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand whi le operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, t[...]

  • Pagina 17

    Black plate (17,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too ho t for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-t emperature burn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenged people Ø People with delicat e skin Ø People who are exces sively fatigued Ø People wh[...]

  • Pagina 18

    Black plate (18,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt has[...]

  • Pagina 19

    Black plate (19,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrai ned: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collis ion, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside th e vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In th[...]

  • Pagina 20

    Black plate (20,1) 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 “ Cleanin g the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-55). Seat belt guide q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women sh[...]

  • Pagina 21

    Black plate (21,1) q Automatic Locking Mode T o 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-res traint system and stay locked on it. If the LA TCH lower anchors are not used alone for LA TCH styl e junior seats and infant carriers with[...]

  • Pagina 22

    Black plate (22,1) Seat Belt WARNING 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, whi ch could resu lt in serious injury. Seat belt guide q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. G[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) WARNING Positioning the Lap Por tion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impa ct force directly on the abdo minal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible. q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress t[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and passenger seat belt s are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems . For both these systems to work proper ly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents, the air b[...]

  • Pagina 25

    Black plate (25,1) Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in an [...]

  • Pagina 26

    Black plate (26,1) 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[...]

  • Pagina 27

    Black plate (27,1) NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and stor e it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not r etract with the r est 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 ligh[...]

  • Pagina 28

    Black plate (28,1) Driver seated/Passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle spe[...]

  • Pagina 29

    Black plate (29,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Y ou 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 regard ing the safety of children riding [...]

  • Pagina 30

    Black plate (30,1) T o 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 safet y as follows ― however the surest way to avoid the passenger air bag not deploy ing is to use the key and turn off the passenger air bag and not rely on the pass[...]

  • Pagina 31

    Black plate (31,1) Follow the manufacturer's instruction s and always keep the child-restra int system buckled down: An unsecured child-res traint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is prope rly secured in place[...]

  • Pagina 32

    Black plate (32,1) Seating a child in a child -restraint system on the passenger seat is dangerous: This vehicle is equipped with both a passen ger seat weight sensor and a passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-43). Even with the passenger seat weight sensors, seating a child in a child-restrain t system on the passenger seat under[...]

  • Pagina 33

    Black plate (33,1) 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. Neve r use one belt for more than one perso n [...]

  • Pagina 34

    Black plate (34,1) Installing a Child- Restraint 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 LA TCH attachmen ts; refer to “ LA TCH Child-Restra int Systems ” (page 2-25). Follow [...]

  • Pagina 35

    Black plate (35,1) 4. Push the child-res traint 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. Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation[...]

  • Pagina 36

    Black plate (36,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-r estraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the r etractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-r estraint system, be sur e the belt fully retracts to r eturn the system to emer gency locking mode befo[...]

  • Pagina 37

    Black plate (37,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint System Y our Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat that slide throu gh the passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position. Only LA TCH junior seats and infant carriers without upper tethers can be [...]

  • Pagina 38

    Black plate (38,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure Before installing a chil d-restraint syst em, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminated by using the key to turn the passen ger air bag off. Refer to Passenger seat weight sensor s on page 2-43. Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deac tivation Switch on[...]

  • Pagina 39

    Black plate (39,1) 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 child- restraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivat ion indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerou[...]

  • Pagina 40

    Black plate (40,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on you r vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBA G ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags ar[...]

  • Pagina 41

    Black plate (41,1) Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your chil d 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 a nchor [...]

  • Pagina 42

    Black plate (42,1) 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 dire ctly out of the outboard shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side th e car i[...]

  • Pagina 43

    Black plate (43,1) Do not modify the suspension: Modifying the vehicle suspension is da ngerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurate ly detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. Do not modify the supplemental rest[...]

  • Pagina 44

    Black plate (44,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Passenger dual stage inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretension er and load limiting systems (page 2-12) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system war ning light (page 2-35) Side inflators and air ba[...]

  • Pagina 45

    Black plate (45,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our 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 durin g an accident. The SRS air bags a re designed to provide further protection for passen gers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to[...]

  • Pagina 46

    Black plate (46,1) 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, 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. For detail[...]

  • Pagina 47

    Black plate (47,1) q Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system is working proper ly , the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The war ning light turns off after a specified perio d of time. A system malfunction is ind[...]

  • Pagina 48

    Black plate (48,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the appli cable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisi ons.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Seat belt prete[...]

  • Pagina 49

    Black plate (49,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previ ously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy . However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy dependi ng on the type of collision and its severi ty . Limitations to front/near front collis[...]

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    Black plate (50,1) Roll-over 2-38 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page50 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 51

    Black plate (51,1) 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 passe nger will not receive the added protection of the air bag. Serious injuries or even death could occur. With the exception of pa[...]

  • Pagina 52

    Black plate (52,1) Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Passenger Front and Side Air Bag Operation Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner System OFF position ON Deactivate Deactivate ON position OFF Ready Ready When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the passenger air bag deactivation indicato[...]

  • Pagina 53

    Black plate (53,1) q T o Deactivate the Passenger Air Bag Before driving, always confirm that the passen ger air bag deactivation switch is in the appropriate position accordi ng to your requireme nts. WARNING Do not leave the key in the front passenger air bag deactivation switch: (With advanced key) Unintentional dea ctivation of the passenger ai[...]

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    Black plate (54,1) The passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretension er system will remain deactivated until the passen ger air bag deacti vation switch is turned to the ON position. q T o Ready the Passenger Air Bag Before driving, always confirm that the passen ger air bag deactivation switch is in the appropriate position a[...]

  • Pagina 55

    Black plate (55,1) Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-28) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located u nder[...]

  • Pagina 56

    Black plate (56,1) Passenger air bag deactivation indica tor light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the passen ger 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 illumi nates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON positi[...]

  • Pagina 57

    Black plate (57,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the pass enger 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. The passenger seat weight sensors will[...]

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    Black plate (58,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the passen ger seat: When an infant or small child sits on th e passenger seat, increasing the tota l seated weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is danger ous. The passen ger seat weig ht sensors will detect the increased total seated[...]

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    Black plate (59,1) NOTE l The system r equir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items ar e put on the passenger seat, or if the temperatur e of the vehi[...]

  • Pagina 60

    Black plate (60,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnosti c module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Air bag/Seat belt prete nsioner system warning ligh t l Seat belt pretension [...]

  • Pagina 61

    Black plate (61,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with dam aged air bag/seat belt pretensio ner system components: Expended or damag ed air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system componen ts 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 t[...]

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    Black plate (62,1) 2-50 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page62 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (63,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

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    Black plate (64,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start syst em) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, wi thout operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . Additional functi[...]

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    Black plate (65,1) Lock button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton 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 . Also write down the code number and[...]

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    Black plate (66,1) CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditi ons: Ø The advanced key is carried with communicatio n devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is cov ered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electron ic devices such [...]

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    Black plate (67,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled with the correct pole facin g upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is no t installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e 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 i[...]

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    Black plate (68,1) 3. Inser t the flathead screw driver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover . 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery . 5. Inser t a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover . 7. Rei[...]

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    Black plate (69,1) 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. Rubber ring q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If your advanced key is lost or stolen[...]

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    Black plate (70,1) Opening the trunk lid The operational range for openin g the trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the trunk lid. Exterior transmitter Operational range Starting the engine The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. Operational range Interior transmitter NOTE l T[...]

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    Black plate (71,1) T o lock T o lock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound wi ll be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flas h once. NOTE (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash once to indicate that the doors are locked. (W ith theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights only flash when [...]

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    Black plate (72,1) q Opening the T runk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be opened by pressing the request switch on the under side of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch NOTE l If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the trunk lid will close, however , the trunk lid can be opened[...]

  • Pagina 73

    Black plate (73,1) WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key 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 in th e LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or l[...]

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    Black plate (74,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence-Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip tha[...]

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    Black plate (75,1) 7. V erify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster . The KEY warning light (red) means you cannot continue to start the engine using the Advanced Keyless System. Y ou may have to use the auxiliary key instead (page 3-22). NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (r ed) illuminates and [...]

  • Pagina 76

    Black plate (76,1) CAUTION When leaving th e vehicle, mak e sure the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition switch has to be pushed in fr om the ACC position and turned. W ithout being pushed in, the ignition switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery [...]

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    Black plate (77,1) T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button T runk button Operation indicator light Panic b utton NOTE The unlock button can be used to open the power windows. Refer to Opening the Power W indows from Outside (page 3-38). The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock[...]

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    Black plate (78,1) T runk button T o open the trunk, press the trunk button for more than 1 second. NOTE (W ith power retractable hardtop) The trunk lid can only be opened when the power r etractable hardtop is fully opened/ closed. Open/close the power retractable har dtop completely befor e opening the trunk lid. Panic button If you witness from [...]

  • Pagina 79

    Black plate (79,1) Declaration of Conformity Knowing Y our Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3-17 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page79 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (80,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry 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 wit[...]

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    Black plate (81,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle [...]

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    Black plate (82,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the follo wing conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indic ate 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 [...]

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    Black plate (83,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

  • Pagina 84

    Black plate (84,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

  • Pagina 85

    Black plate (85,1) Keys (without Advanc ed Key) 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. Children may find these ne w kinds of keys [...]

  • Pagina 86

    Black plate (86,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors, and opens the power windows. It can also help you[...]

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    Black plate (87,1) NOTE 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. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors can be locked by pr essing the lock button while a door is open. However , the hazar d warning lig[...]

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    Black plate (88,1) NOTE (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked. (W ith theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off. The hazar d warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterr ent system has been pr ope[...]

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    Black plate (89,1) CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e 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. Ø There is the danger [...]

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    Black plate (90,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the transmitter securely until a cli[...]

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    Black plate (91,1) q Declaration of Conformity Knowing Y our Mazda Doors and Locks 3-29 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page91 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:52 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (92,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren 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, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children[...]

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    Black plate (93,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Lock Unlock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate[...]

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    Black plate (94,1) Locking, unlocking with key Both doors lock automaticall y 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 . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock fo[...]

  • Pagina 95

    Black plate (95,1) T runk Lid WARNING Never allow a per son 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 collis ion. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas enter ing the cabin of a vehicle through an open trun[...]

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    Black plate (96,1) CAUTION Do not open th e trunk while th e power retractab le hardtop is opening/closing. The power retractable hardto p and trunk lid mechanisms could be da maged. Opening the trunk lid with the request switch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the request switch on the trunk lid while carrying the advan[...]

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    Black plate (97,1) W ith the switch in the OFF position, the remote release button cannot be operated. T o 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 aux iliary key . Without advanced key W it[...]

  • Pagina 98

    Black plate (98,1) 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 res ulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Always keep the car from being a tempting place t[...]

  • Pagina 99

    Black plate (99,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and resul t in serious injur y or even death. This warning a[...]

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    Black plate (100,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window (T ype B) Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Close Open Driv er's window Auto-opening T o fully open the window automatically , press the[...]

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    Black plate (101,1) Opening Because nobody like s 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 belt s on and insert yo ur key in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in a secure area, you can open the both windows as you approac h the vehicle to get the air moving before y[...]

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    Black plate (102,1) 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 spra y is released when there is pr essure in the fuel tank and the fuel- filler cap is removed too [...]

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    Black plate (103,1) q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Close Open CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap is not tightened securely. If the light[...]

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    Black plate (104,1) Hood WARNING 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. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to [...]

  • Pagina 105

    Black plate (105,1) Convertible T op (Soft T op) í W indshield header T op latch assembly T op storage area Con vertible top's handles Label (The label indicates the position where con vertible top is to be held when lowering or raising it.) q Convertible T op Precautions WARNING Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the [...]

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    Black plate (106,1) l Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. l Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or lowering the co nvertible top. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage. l When lowering the convertibl e top, mak[...]

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    Black plate (107,1) 6. Standi ng outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear . Center edge NOTE T o lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. Con vertible top's handles 7. Contin ue to move the convertible top rearward while press in[...]

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    Black plate (108,1) q Raising the Convertible T op 1. Make sure the parking brake is appli ed. 2. Fully open the left and right window s. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Pull the unlock lever outward to disengage the lock. Unlock lev er 5. Standi ng outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it towards the vehicle fr[...]

  • Pagina 109

    Black plate (109,1) 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 lock ing the convertible top, veri fy that the red indicator is not visible. Locked position Unlocked position Red indicator NOTE l The c[...]

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    Black plate (1 10,1) Convertible T op (Power Retractable Hardtop) í The power retractabl e hardtop opens/ closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle. When opening/closing the hardt op, the hardtop, deck and window glass operate together . The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck. T op latch assembly Close switch Open [...]

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    Black plate (11 1,1) q Power Retractable Hardtop Precautions WARNING Always confirm that there are no peop le around the vehicle before operat ing the hardtop: If the hardtop were to operate unexp ectedly, it could res ult in an accident and serious injury from someone getting ca ught in the mecha nism. Always drive safely and observe the speed lim[...]

  • Pagina 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) l Before opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. l When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the wind. l Secure all loose objects insi de before driving with the hardtop down. l T o help prevent burglary or vandalism and to[...]

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    Black plate (1 13,1) q Opening the Power Retractable Hardtop 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 manua l transmission in Neutral. 3. Apply the parki ng brake with the brake pedal depressed. 4. Start the Eng ine. NOTE Do not open/close the h[...]

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    Black plate (1 14,1) 9. The hardt op opens. 10. The hardtop retracts under the deck. 1 1. The deck closes. NOTE When the operation is finished, a beep sound is hear d and the operation indicator light turns off. q Closing the Power Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicl[...]

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    Black plate (1 15,1) 6. The deck op ens. NOTE If the windows ar e closed, the windows automatically open partially when the deck opens. 7. The hardt op comes out from under the deck. 8. The hardt op closes. 9. The deck close s. NOTE l When the operation is finished, a beep sound is heard and the operation indicator light illuminates. l The power wi[...]

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    Black plate (1 16,1) 10. Move the top latch slowly to make sure the anchor engag es with the striker, then rotate the top latch to the lock position until a click sound is heard. Striker Anchor CAUTION Driving with the hardtop not fully locked could damage the hardto p. If the red indicator is visible on the lock release button, the hardtop is not [...]

  • Pagina 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive the vehicle with the hardtop open half way. Ø Do not perfo rm the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident. Ø Two adults are requ ired to per form the procedure , especially when lifting up the hardtop. Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage. Ø Some s[...]

  • Pagina 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE l The gear units on both sides have to be unlocked to release the deck befor e it is raised manually . Because the deck is heavy , two adults ar e r equired to raise it. l The following describes the procedur e for the gear unit on one side. Perform the pr ocedur e on both sides. 2. Inser t the Allen wrench into the Allen [...]

  • Pagina 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) NOTE l After the bolt is clear of the hole, keep the Allen wr ench level while pulling it out with the bolt attached so as to pr event the bolt fr om hitting the vehicle and dr opping. l Bring the removed bolt to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you dr op the bolt in the vehicle by mistake, inform at an Authorized Mazda Dealer .[...]

  • Pagina 120

    Black plate (120,1) 13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one on each side of the vehicle, and open the deck completely . CAUTION Ø Lift the deck using two adult s. Doing it alone could result in injury or the deck lid mechanism being twisted which could dam age it. Ø Do not let go of the deck lid on both sides until it is fully open. Th e deck [...]

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    Black plate (121,1) 2. Grasp the hardt op along the side and rear surfaces and lift it up enough to create a clearance behind the rear glass. 3. Grasp the hardtop along its side surface and the rear area of the rear glass, pull the hardtop towards the front of the vehicle, and completely close it. 4. Lock the top latch. Refer to Closing the Power R[...]

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    Black plate (122,1) T o the outside of the vehicle Rope Links NOTE Always route the one end of the rope to inside of the vehicle. If it is not inside the vehicle, it will be difficult to service the hardtop at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 3. Do the same procedure on the other side. 4. Close the deck uniformly on both sides using two adults, one on [...]

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    Black plate (123,1) NOTE Open the trunk using the key . The remote r elease button, advanced keyless entry function, and the keyless entry system do not operate when this emergency pr ocedure is done. 8. Tie off the other side rope the same way . 9. Close the trunk lid. After finishing the procedure After finishing the procedu re, have the hardtop [...]

  • Pagina 124

    Black plate (124,1) q When W arning 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. W arning What to check A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close switch is pressed[...]

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    Black plate (125,1) 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. If you have a problem with the immo[...]

  • Pagina 126

    Black plate (126,1) NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requir es some waiting time. They ar e only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Always keep a spare advanced key in case one [...]

  • Pagina 127

    Black plate (127,1) Declaration of Conformity Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-65 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page127 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 128

    Black plate (128,1) q Operation Arming 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 inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the[...]

  • Pagina 129

    Black plate (129,1) q Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipm ent 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 vehi cle. Immobilize[...]

  • Pagina 130

    Black plate (130,1) 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. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. Ø Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with[...]

  • Pagina 131

    Black plate (131,1) Declaration of Conformity Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-69 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page131 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

  • Pagina 132

    Black plate (132,1) q Operation 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. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct [...]

  • Pagina 133

    Black plate (133,1) 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 abnorm ality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-71. NOTE l Th[...]

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    Black plate (134,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d 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 . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and t[...]

  • Pagina 135

    Black plate (135,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the stee ring 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. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle [...]

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    Black plate (136,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outsid e m[...]

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    Black plate (137,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er Auto-dimming mirror Th[...]

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    Black plate (138,1) 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 regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirr or , refer to HomeLink W ir eless Control System (page 5-61).[...]

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    Black plate (139,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

  • Pagina 140

    Black plate (140,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicl es with catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a[...]

  • Pagina 141

    Black plate (141,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is [...]

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    Black plate (142,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exha ust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide you[...]

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    Black plate (143,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, an[...]

  • Pagina 144

    Black plate (144,1) Break-In Period 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 const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long perio d of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle or[...]

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    Black plate (145,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessa ry to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as [...]

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    Black plate (146,1) 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 br ake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Do not install two floor mats, one on top [...]

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    Black plate (147,1) Winter Driving l 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 follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-20. l Inspect the ba[...]

  • Pagina 148

    Black plate (148,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect han dling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manu facturer's recommended limit, whichev er is lower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking. Ø Do not use chain[...]

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    Black plate (149,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weig ht rating (GAW R) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's doo r frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estim ate the wei[...]

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    Black plate (150,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our 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. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpers or muffler(s) when driving [...]

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    Black plate (151,1) T railer T owing The Mazda MX-5 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX-5. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-13 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page151 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (152,1) 4-14 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page152 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (153,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

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    Black plate (154,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-18). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOC[...]

  • Pagina 155

    Black plate (155,1) Automatic T ransmission V ehicle 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. (For vehicles equipped with the adva n[...]

  • Pagina 156

    Black plate (156,1) ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (page 5-40). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of [...]

  • Pagina 157

    Black plate (157,1) 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extr emely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator . l If the engine does no[...]

  • Pagina 158

    Black plate (158,1) WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a saf e place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is danger ous. Braking will require more effort, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping dist ances or even an accident. Shift t[...]

  • Pagina 159

    Black plate (159,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the release butt on. While holdin g the butto[...]

  • Pagina 160

    Black plate (160,1) 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. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illumina ted. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dea ler to have the brakes inspected as soo n as possible[...]

  • Pagina 161

    Black plate (161,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the engine is jump-started to charge the[...]

  • Pagina 162

    Black plate (162,1) q Brake Pad W ear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicator s contact the disc plates. This causes a screech ing noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving wit[...]

  • Pagina 163

    Black plate (163,1) (6-speed transmission) V ehicl es 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. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, o[...]

  • Pagina 164

    Black plate (164,1) For cruising Gear 5-speed transmission 6-speed transmission 1 to 2 15 km/h (9 mph) 18 km/h (1 1 mph) 2 to 3 29 km/h (18 mph) 32 km/h (20 mph) 3 to 4 47 km/h (29 mph) 44 km/h (27 mph) 4 to 5 61 km/h (38 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph) 5t o6 ― 68 km/h (42 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , d[...]

  • Pagina 165

    Black plate (165,1) Automatic T ransmission Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transmission g[...]

  • Pagina 166

    Black plate (166,1) q T ransmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transmissio n 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 [...]

  • Pagina 167

    Black plate (167,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shift from P: 1. Depre ss and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine . 3. Move the shift lever . NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P . l T o be sure the v[...]

  • Pagina 168

    Black plate (168,1) NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. Shifting Y ou can shift gears up and down by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches. NOTE l If the steering shift switches on both sides (left and[...]

  • Pagina 169

    Black plate (169,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear , tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. T o shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of the DOWN switches away from you once with your thumb. DO WN switches WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipper y[...]

  • Pagina 170

    Black plate (170,1) Shifting specification Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. Gear V ehicle speed M1 → M2 Between 0 and 18 km/h (0 and 1 1 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. M2 → M3 M3 → M4 Between 22 and 32 km/h (13 and[...]

  • Pagina 171

    Black plate (171,1) On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. q Direct Mode í Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the veh icle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indicator lights illu[...]

  • Pagina 172

    Black plate (172,1) Climbing steep grades from a stop T o climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1. Depre ss the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating . Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on[...]

  • Pagina 173

    Black plate (173,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could resu lt in loss of vehi cle control. Ø Hilly terrain[...]

  • Pagina 174

    Black plate (174,1) 3. Press down the cruise control SET/- switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simultaneously . Cruise control switch Do not continue to hold the switch. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l On a steep gra[...]

  • Pagina 175

    Black plate (175,1) T o increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down the cruise control SET/- switch and release it immediatel y . Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfere with or[...]

  • Pagina 176

    Black plate (176,1) l Press the CANCEL switch . The system turns off when the ignition is switched off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlli[...]

  • Pagina 177

    Black plate (177,1) q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda[...]

  • Pagina 178

    Black plate (178,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly unless the following are obser ved: Ø Use tires of th e correct size specified for your Ma zda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of th e same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all fo ur wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly when tire chains ar[...]

  • Pagina 179

    Black plate (179,1) q DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indic ator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the [...]

  • Pagina 180

    Black plate (180,1) Tir e Pressur e 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. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

  • Pagina 181

    Black plate (181,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked mon thly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or t[...]

  • Pagina 182

    Black plate (182,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates 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 press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If t[...]

  • Pagina 183

    Black plate (183,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold.[...]

  • Pagina 184

    Black plate (184,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Refer to V ehicle with run-f lat tires on page 7-3. V ehicles wi th Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat[...]

  • Pagina 185

    Black plate (185,1) q Tires 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 whee[...]

  • Pagina 186

    Black plate (186,1) l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. NOTE l The tire pr essure sensor ID signal code must be r egister ed when a new tir e pressur e sensor is purchased. For pur chase of a tire pr essur e sensor and registration of the tire pr essur e sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l When reinst[...]

  • Pagina 187

    Black plate (187,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-36 Odometer, T rip Meter, A verage Fuel Eco nomy Display , Outside T emperature Displa y and Selector .................................... ................................................[...]

  • Pagina 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter , A verage Fuel Economy Display , Outside T emperature Display and Selector The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Each time the selector is pressed the display switches in the order of trip meter A, trip meter B, the average fuel[...]

  • Pagina 189

    Black plate (189,1) The trip meter records the total distan ce the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holdi ng the selector depressed for 1 second or more. Use this met er to measure trip distances and to compu te fuel consumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters recor d tenths of kilometers (miles). l The tri[...]

  • Pagina 190

    Black plate (190,1) Automatic T ransmission Red zone CAUTION Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This may cause severe engin e damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperat ure gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant. If the needle is near H, it indicates overheating. CAUTION Driving[...]

  • Pagina 191

    Black plate (191,1) q Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Normal range Engine oil pressure is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle p oints within the normal range. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move after starting the engine , follow steps 1 through 3. If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to L (low) while you are driving, drive to the[...]

  • Pagina 192

    Black plate (192,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-42 Charging System W arning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-44 ABS W arning Light 5-42 Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light 5-44 Low Fuel W arning Lig[...]

  • Pagina 193

    Black plate (193,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-46 Automatic Transmis sion W arning Light 5-46 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-47 Flat Tire W arning Light 5-49 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-49 Security Indicator Light 5-51 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-51 Shift [...]

  • Pagina 194

    Black plate (194,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parki[...]

  • Pagina 195

    Black plate (195,1) NOTE 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 r esult of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . l (W ith DSC vehicles) The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning l[...]

  • Pagina 196

    Black plate (196,1) q Check Engine Light This indicator light illumina tes 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 illumi nated and consult an Authorized Mazda[...]

  • Pagina 197

    Black plate (197,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light signa ls that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne[...]

  • Pagina 198

    Black plate (198,1) Driver seated/Passenger seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashin[...]

  • Pagina 199

    Black plate (199,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) W arning Light í This warning light illumi nates 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 press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WA[...]

  • Pagina 200

    Black plate (200,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold.[...]

  • Pagina 201

    Black plate (201,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Refer to V ehicle with run-f lat tires on page 7-3. V ehicles wi th Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat[...]

  • Pagina 202

    Black plate (202,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illumina ted: If the KEY warnin g 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 Author ized Mazda Dealer as [...]

  • Pagina 203

    Black plate (203,1) 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). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position[...]

  • Pagina 204

    Black plate (204,1) Gear position indicator The gear position indi cator displays the gear in use while in either manual shift or direct mode. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light [...]

  • Pagina 205

    Black plate (205,1) Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illu minates green when a cruising speed has been set. q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning 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 5-57). When operating th[...]

  • Pagina 206

    Black plate (206,1) q Tire Inflation Pressure W arning Beep í The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds if the tire pressures decrease. If the tire pressure decreas es extremely , a beep sound will be heard for approximately 30 seconds. Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System on page 5-28. q Advanced Keyless W arning (with Advanced[...]

  • Pagina 207

    Black plate (207,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the contr ol lever . Switch Position Headlights Off Of f On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent dischar ging the battery , don't leave the lights on while [...]

  • Pagina 208

    Black plate (208,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. OFF Fla[...]

  • Pagina 209

    Black plate (209,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn R[...]

  • Pagina 210

    Black plate (210,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. On[...]

  • Pagina 211

    Black plate (211,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer does not wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-23). If it's norm al, consult an Authorized Mazd[...]

  • Pagina 212

    Black plate (212,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. De[...]

  • Pagina 213

    Black plate (213,1) HomeLink Wir eless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are r egister ed trademarks of Johnson Contr ols. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmi tters with a singl e built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror . Pressing the Home Link button on the auto-dimming mir ror activates garage doors, gat[...]

  • Pagina 214

    Black plate (214,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:41 12A-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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The[...]

  • Pagina 215

    Black plate (215,1) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observ e the indicator light. If the indicator ligh t stays on constantly , programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is press ed and released. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― ste[...]

  • Pagina 216

    Black plate (216,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accept ed by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Programming ” step 4 to complete. q O[...]

  • Pagina 217

    Black plate (217,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

  • Pagina 218

    Black plate (218,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, 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. q Clearing the Air Inlet[...]

  • Pagina 219

    Black plate (219,1) V ent Operation Button q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Y ou 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 tr ouble but a r esult of humid air [...]

  • Pagina 220

    Black plate (220,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Y ou will feel more comfortable by using the OPEN MODE when opening the roof. Dashboard V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Dashboard V ents (OPEN MODE) Dashboard and Floor V ents (OPEN MODE) Floor V ents (OPEN MODE) 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System MX-5_8Z78-EA[...]

  • Pagina 221

    Black plate (221,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's clim ate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual T ype .............................................................................. .............................. page 6-6[...]

  • Pagina 222

    Black plate (222,1) Manual T ype í Mode selector dial T emperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperat ure control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow F ast T urn the dial to adjust to the de[...]

  • Pagina 223

    Black plate (223,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE T urn the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position for maximum comfort while the roof is open. A/C switch í Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial [...]

  • Pagina 224

    Black plate (224,1) Recirculated air mode (indi cator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculat ed. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicke r cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Usi[...]

  • Pagina 225

    Black plate (225,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-38). The air conditioner may cause engin e overheating. If the gauge indica tes overheating, turn the air cond itioner off (page 7-18). NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature [...]

  • Pagina 226

    Black plate (226,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) í Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intak e selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan [...]

  • Pagina 227

    Black plate (227,1) Automatic T ype í Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch T ype A Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch T ype B Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-1 1 í Some models. MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page227 Thursday , Octo[...]

  • Pagina 228

    Black plate (228,1) q Control Switches T emperat ure control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. NOTE T urn the dial completely left to set the temperature to maximum cooling, and completely right for maximum heating. Fan control dial F ast Slow This dial allows varia ble fan spee[...]

  • Pagina 229

    Black plate (229,1) NOTE l The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature appr oaches 0 °C (32 °F). l (T ype B) When the mode is set to , or with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature contr ol dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recir culated air mode and the [...]

  • Pagina 230

    Black plate (230,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Set the mode selector dial to the position and turn the fan control dial to the desired speed. The outside air position is automati cally selected. The air condit ioner will automatically turn on and direc t dehumidified air to the front windshi eld and side windows. WARNING Set the temperat[...]

  • Pagina 231

    Black plate (231,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When [...]

  • Pagina 232

    Black plate (232,1) 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 dangerou s as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident . Always adj ust the audio while the vehicle is stopped. Eve[...]

  • Pagina 233

    Black plate (233,1) Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of ligh t because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signa ls cannot travel beyond the horiz on. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible wi th AM reception. AM wa ve FM wa ve FM wa ve 100—200 km (60—[...]

  • Pagina 234

    Black plate (234,1) 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 broadca sting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily [...]

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    Black plate (235,1) l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracke d or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventi onal discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resul ting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucen t, do not use the disc. [...]

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    Black plate (236,1) l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate proper ly . l Be sure never to touch the signa l 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 Do not stick paper or tape on[...]

  • Pagina 237

    Black plate (237,1) l Completely read the instruction manual and cautions for CD-R/ CD-R Ws. 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 comm ercially-available CD-R label affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in a malf[...]

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    Black plate (238,1) 05 06 01 02 04 03 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Lev el1 Level2 Level3 Le vel4 Playback may not occur in the abov e hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assigned and this order ca nnot be optionally set. l Any folder without an MP3 file will be ignored. (It will be skipped an[...]

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    Black plate (239,1) Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPEG Audi o 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 da ta to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size. ISO 9660 An internationa[...]

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    Black plate (240,1) Playable WMA file specificat ion CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the follow ing formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follow s: Item Content Specification W indows Media Audio V ersion 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 32kHz. ......3 2 ,4 0 , 48 kbps 44.[...]

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    Black plate (241,1) Audio Set CD player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-26 Clock ........................................................... .................................................. ......... page 6-30 Operating the Radio ...............[...]

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    Black plate (242,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audi[...]

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    Black plate (243,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 Depe nding on the mode selec ted, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treb[...]

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    Black plate (244,1) NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. T o reset bass, tr eble, fade, and balance, press the audio contr ol dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be displayed. Automatic Lev el Control (ALC) The automatic level control is a feature that automatic[...]

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    Black plate (245,1) The system is also equipped to optimally adjust the acoustic characteristics automatically whi le 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 ®[...]

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    Black plate (246,1) 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 the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. 1. T o adjust the time, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The clock's current time will flas h. 2. T o[...]

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    Black plate (247,1) MEMO 6-31 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page247 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (248,1) 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 ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM[...]

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    Black plate (249,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tu[...]

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    Black plate (250,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Band selector button Seek tuning buttons Scan button Instant replay button Display T ext b utton Category b uttons Electronic serial number button Channel preset b uttons Channel preset buttons Satellite b utton Manual tuning dial Information display All operations of the satellite radio are di[...]

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    Black plate (251,1) 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 pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency en[...]

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    Black plate (252,1) How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is install ed you must first subscribe to the SIRIU S Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Radio servi ce uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems should there be any[...]

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    Black plate (253,1) Every time the satelli te button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stor ed in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations. Operation in the initial state It may take some tim e to start up the equipment when it is in the initial state, whe[...]

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    Black plate (254,1) Preset channel programming (Programming with “ channel number ” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: [SR (bank number) (channel number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.5 seconds or more. The programming proces s is complete after the channel num[...]

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    Black plate (255,1) Channel selection within a categor y If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel number is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the presen t category . l T urn the manual tuning dial clockwise: Channel Up l T urn the manual tuning dial counterclockwise: Cha nnel Down NOTE The channe[...]

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    Black plate (256,1) l The long name is displ ayed first, and three seconds later the short name is displayed. If there is no short name, the long name is displayed. l T o display the rest of the characters of the category name, press and hold the text button (TEXT). The display scrolls the next ten characters. Press and hold the text butto n (TEXT)[...]

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    Black plate (257,1) When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playba ck starts from the beginning of the current program. When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed twice, playback star ts from the beginning of the previ ous program. When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed for about 1.5 seconds or longer, the program is rev[...]

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    Black plate (258,1) 7. The ID code is set to the defaul t [0000] and the initialization proces s is completed. NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or r e- initialize 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 r esets the ID code to [0000]. [...]

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    Black plate (259,1) (New ID code inp ut determin ation) 10. Determine the new ID code which has been input by pressing the scan button. 11 . “ PIN CHANGED ” appears for three seconds which indicates that the new ID code input has been completed. 12. It returns to the form er display . NOTE l If an ID code is not input for ten seconds, “ Err ?[...]

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    Black plate (260,1) (Registered ID code input preparation) 2. 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[...]

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    Black plate (261,1) MEMO 6-45 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page261 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:53 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (262,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD play button Display Repeat button CD eject button Play/Pause b utton Random button Folder up b utton CD slot Load button Folder do wn button Scan b utton T ext b utton T rack up/Fast-forward b utton T rack down/Re verse button T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD player · Music data ([...]

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    Black plate (263,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) once to sk[...]

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    Black plate (264,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during 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. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Switching the display For files with a file name or other n[...]

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    Black plate (265,1) 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 reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-49 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page265 Thursday[...]

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    Black plate (266,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Disc up/Folder up b utton T rack down/Re verse button Channel preset buttons T ext b utton Scan button Random button Disc down/F older down button T rack up/Fast-forward b utton Play/Pause b utton Load button CD slot Channel preset buttons Display CD play button CD eject button Repeat button T [...]

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    Black plate (267,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desir ed tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep s[...]

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    Black plate (268,1) T rack 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. Disc search During music CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) during playback. During MP3/WMA CD playb ack T o chan[...]

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    Black plate (269,1) During MP3/WMA CD playb ack (Folder random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly . After “ FOLDER RDM ” is displayed, “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. T o cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds . (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during play[...]

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    Black plate (270,1) 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 reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack Y ou can connect porta ble audio units or simi[...]

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    Black plate (271,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

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    Black plate (272,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turne d 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. l When the power button o[...]

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    Black plate (273,1) 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> SIR IUS3> AUX> cyclical). NOTE CD, CD changer , and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satel[...]

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    Black plate (274,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefor e, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, pr ess the mute switch ( ). [...]

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    Black plate (275,1) 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.) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, r ead the manufacturer's instructions for the pr oduct being connected. l Use a commercially-available, non- impedance (3.5 ) stereo min[...]

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    Black plate (276,1) 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 anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If se[...]

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    Black plate (277,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Blueto oth equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possi ble using the voice recognition/hands-free switch located on the steering whee l, and saying the voice comm[...]

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    Black plate (278,1) NOTE l If the ignition switch is turned off during a hands-fr ee call, the line is transferred to the mobile telephone automatically . l If the mobile telephone is in a location wher e radio reception is difficult such as a metal container or in the trunk, the call may not be connected using Bluetooth. If communication is not po[...]

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    Black plate (279,1) Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjustin g the volume. q V oice T o prevent the deteriorat ion in voice recognition rate and voice quali ty , the following points must be observed: l It is not necessa ry to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position. l Close the w[...]

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    Black plate (280,1) The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands- free telephone, such as making and receiving calls, can be used after the activation. (For details on the telephone functions, refer to “ Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operati on ” or “ Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ” .) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operat[...]

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    Black plate (281,1) NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the curr ent setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation. 7. Prompt : “ French (Desired language) selected. Is this correct ? ” 8. Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt : “ French (Desired language) selected, returning to main menu ” (Spoken [...]

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    Black plate (282,1) 9. Say : [Beep] “ XXXX ” (Speak an arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can be any combination of 4 numbe rs.) NOTE 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 n[...]

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    Black plate (283,1) NOTE Depending on the device, the registration status may be lost after a certain period of time. If this occurs, repeat the entire pr ocess fr om Step 1. q Making a call using a telephone number NOTE Practice this while parked until you are confident you can do it while driving in a non- taxing road situation. If you ar e not c[...]

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    Black plate (284,1) q Help function use The help function infor ms the user of all the available voice commands under the current conditions. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-fr ee switch with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Help ” 3. Follo w the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance instructions. Convenient Use of the Hands-Fr[...]

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    Black plate (285,1) 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] “ Ye s ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. W ould you like to add anothe r[...]

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    Black plate (286,1) q Mute The microphone can be muted durin g a call. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-fr ee switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone muted ” Canceling mute 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-fr ee switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute off ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone un[...]

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    Black plate (287,1) NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many err ors to be effective. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-fr ee switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phone book ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: new entry , edit, list names, delete or era[...]

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    Black plate (288,1) 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] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ [...]

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    Black plate (289,1) 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 T elephone Setting q Mobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to Blueto oth Hands-Free, refer to “ Bluetooth Han[...]

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    Black plate (290,1) Press the voice recogni tion/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 recogni tion/ hands-free switch was pressed. l “ Continue ” : Continue s the voice guidance. l “ Delete ” :[...]

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    Black plate (291,1) 8. Say: [Beep] “ 2 ” (Say the order of priority of the mobi le phone to be deleted.) NOTE Say “ All ” to delete all mobile phones. 9. Prompt: “ Removing XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) (Registered phone tag). Is this correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 11 . Prompt: “ Deleted ” q Security setting If a passcode is se[...]

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    Black plate (292,1) 4. Say: [Beep] “ Passcode ” 5. Prompt: “ Passcode is enabled. W ould you like to disable it? ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 7. Prompt: “ Passcode is disabled, returning to main menu. ” Confirmation Prompts The confirmation prom pt confirms the command content to the user before advancing to the operation requested by [...]

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    Black plate (293,1) 4. Press the voice recognition/hands-fr ee 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 learn ing). (Ex. “ Please read phrase 1 ” ) 6. Say: [Beep] “ 0123456789 ” (Say the voice input command for voice recognition lea[...]

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    Black plate (294,1) When Bluetooth Hands- Free 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 equipp ed on the vehicle. l The mobile telephone batte[...]

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    Black plate (295,1) Mazda Bluetooth Hands- Free Customer Service For toll-free Blueto oth Hands-Free customer servi ce call 800-430 -0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/blue tooth for assistance. Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 6-79 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page295 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (296,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front. q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Overhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off Light is on when any door is open Light on q T runk Light Switch Position T runk Light Light off Light on when the trunk is ope[...]

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    Black plate (297,1) 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 th e 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[...]

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    Black plate (298,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the stora ge boxes closed when dr iving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes wh ile parked under the sun[...]

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    Black plate (299,1) 3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latc h 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 secure d by attempting to lightly move it forward and backward. CAUTION Do not store excessive weight in the back trim storage box [...]

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    Black plate (300,1) Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wi nd blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down. T o use the windblocker, lift it upright. 6-84 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page300 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    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 ......................................................... ...[...]

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    Black plate (302,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

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    Black plate (303,1) Flat Tir e í Either run-flat tires or conventional tires are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, there fore 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 A[...]

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    Black plate (304,1) Maximum vehicle speed with a punctured run-flat tire: 90 km/h (55 mph) Maximum driving distance wi th a punctured rum-flat tire: 80 km (49 miles) CAUTION The maximum driving dist ance may be shorter dependin g on the driving conditions. If a run-flat tire is punctured, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda Dealer and [...]

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    Black plate (305,1) T ool Storage T ools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. T o wing/Tiedo wn eyelet Power retractable hardtop emergenc y tool bag T ool bag rope Glove bo x Lug wrench Jack Jack Lev er eyebolt hexagonal wrench Some models. Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergenc y Flat T ire Repair Kit T runk r oom In Case of an [...]

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    Black plate (306,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing back and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the di[...]

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    Black plate (307,1) Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tir e 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. NOTE Y our vehicle is not equipped with a spare tir e. In the e[...]

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    Black plate (308,1) NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be r eused. Pur chase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The emer gency flat tire r epair kit cannot be used in the following cases. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The period of effective use for the tire sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the [...]

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    Black plate (309,1) NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _ 30°C ( _ 22°F). In extr emely cold temperatur es (0°C (32°F) or below), the tire sealant har dens easily and injection of the sealant will be difficult. W arm the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the injection work. 6. Remove the cap from the bottle. [...]

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    Black plate (310,1) 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tir e. V alve NOTE The tire sealant cannot be r eused. Pur chase a new tire sealant kit at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 1 1. Pull out the injection hose from the valve. Reinsert the valve core into[...]

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    Black plate (311,1) 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. V alve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compr essor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (page 6-83). Compressor plug Center console Compressor CAUTION Ø Before pulling out the compressor plug from the elec trical socket, make s[...]

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    Black plate (312,1) 18. Install the tire valve cap. 19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk and continue drivi ng. 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 dr iven 80 km/h (50 mph) or higher, the vehi cle might begin to vibrate. 20. After driving[...]

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    Black plate (313,1) Changing a Tire WARNING Be sure to follow the direc tions for changing a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is suppor ted only by a jack: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Never allow anyone inside a vehicle suppor ted by a jack: Allowing some[...]

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    Black plate (314,1) q Removing a Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in t[...]

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    Black plate (315,1) 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. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise, then remo ve the wheel. q Locking Lug Nuts If your vehicle has o[...]

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    Black plate (316,1) T o 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. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se. q Mounting the Tire 1. Remove dirt and grime[...]

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    Black plate (317,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and cor rectly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightene d lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or c[...]

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    Black plate (318,1) 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 Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is run[...]

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    Black plate (319,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: 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 frequ[...]

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    Black plate (320,1) 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 firs t try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3. [...]

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    Black plate (321,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol [...]

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    Black plate (322,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a fro[...]

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    Black plate (323,1) 1. Remove the rubber hose from the battery cover . 2. Remove the battery cover from its right side. 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 4. If the booster battery is in anothe r vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster b[...]

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    Black plate (324,1) NOTE l Before installing the battery cover , make sur e both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of battery) are connected with the cables r outed toward the right and back of the battery as shown in the figure. l V erify that the covers ar e secur ely installed. Push-Starting Do not push-start you[...]

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    Black plate (325,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground. If [...]

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    Black plate (326,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper. q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wrench, and jack lever from the trunk (page 7-5). 2. Wrap [...]

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    Black plate (327,1) 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Front Lug wrench Lug wrench Rear 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear CAUTION Ø If the tiedown eyele t is not sec urely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from th e bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is secure[...]

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    Black plate (328,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 whee ls. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-25) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-26) and carefully follow the inst[...]

  • Pagina 329

    Black plate (329,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

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    Black plate (330,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to yo ur vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Autho rized M[...]

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    Black plate (331,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l D[...]

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    Black plate (332,1) 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 (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRR[...]

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    Black plate (333,1) 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 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) Flat tire rep[...]

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    Black plate (334,1) 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 valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if nois[...]

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    Black plate (335,1) 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 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

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    Black plate (336,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l Driving on rough or mud[...]

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    Black plate (337,1) q Schedule 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 1 10 120 ENGINE Drive belts I I I Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR[...]

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    Black plate (338,1) 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 1 10 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIII Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I Brake fluid R R R Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate ev[...]

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    Black plate (339,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLIN[...]

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    Black plate (340,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflati[...]

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    Black plate (341,1) (Cont.) 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 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Drive belts I I Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRR[...]

  • Pagina 342

    Black plate (342,1) 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 1 10 1 15 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I Brake fluid R R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km T[...]

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    Black plate (343,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

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    Black plate (344,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), severa l procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce duri[...]

  • Pagina 345

    Black plate (345,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reserv oir / Clutch fluid reservoir W asher fluid reserv oir Cooling system cap Battery Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid cap Air filter Fuse block Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-17 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page345 Thursday ,[...]

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    Black plate (346,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CAN[...]

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    Black plate (347,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

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    Black plate (348,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, pa rts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in[...]

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    Black plate (349,1) 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 contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and m[...]

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    Black plate (350,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h 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. If it is exce ssivel[...]

  • Pagina 351

    Black plate (351,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long peri ods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with[...]

  • Pagina 352

    Black plate (352,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Use plain water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil[...]

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    Black plate (353,1) 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. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with forei gn [...]

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    Black plate (354,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffeners on [...]

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    Black plate (355,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compou nds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to[...]

  • Pagina 356

    Black plate (356,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-28 Maintenance and Car[...]

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    Black plate (357,1) NOTE l Remove the rubber hose first, and then battery cover before performing battery maintenance. Battery cov er Rubber hose l Before installing the battery cover , make sur e both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of battery) are connected with the cables r outed toward the right and back of th[...]

  • Pagina 358

    Black plate (358,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handli[...]

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    Black plate (359,1) q Tire Rotation T o equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. Acco rding to the scheduled maintenance chart s.Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. During rotation, inspe ct them for correct balance. NOTE Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spar e tir e, you cannot do a tir e r otation safel[...]

  • Pagina 360

    Black plate (360,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wir e r einforcement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Err or Activation on page 5-32. l Be sure to install the tir e pr essur e sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refer [...]

  • Pagina 361

    Black plate (361,1) 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. Maintenance and Care Owner Main[...]

  • Pagina 362

    Black plate (362,1) Light Bulbs High-mount brake light License plate lights T runk light Rev erse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/T aillights Rear side-marker lights Overhead light Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Some models. Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Front side-marker lights 8-34 Maintenance and Ca[...]

  • Pagina 363

    Black plate (363,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n 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 Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

  • Pagina 364

    Black plate (364,1) Low-beam bulbs (Xenon fusion bulbs) Y ou cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . (Halogen bulbs) 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 a re changing the left bulb, tur[...]

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    Black plate (365,1) 7. Remove the adapte r . 8. Install the new bulb in the revers e 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. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the m[...]

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    Black plate (366,1) 2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudguard. Remov al Installation 3. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 4. Turn the socket and[...]

  • Pagina 367

    Black plate (367,1) Front turn signal lights/Parki ng 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 a re changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off. 3. Turn the center section of the plastic re[...]

  • Pagina 368

    Black plate (368,1) 5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector . 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 tri m. Remov al Installation 7. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Brake lights/T aillights [...]

  • Pagina 369

    Black plate (369,1) High-mount brake light Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. License plate lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the trunk. 3. Slide the light to the left side of the vehicle and remo ve it. 4. [...]

  • Pagina 370

    Black plate (370,1) T runk light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th 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. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses[...]

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    Black plate (371,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . Fuse puller Fuse block cov er 4. Inspec t the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Inser t a new fuse o f the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly [...]

  • Pagina 372

    Black plate (372,1) WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form 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 shor t circuit resultin g in a fire. 8-44 Maintenance and Care Owner Main[...]

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    Black plate (373,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 30 A Cooling fan 2 F AN 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 of various circuits 6 IG KEY2 15 A For protection of var[...]

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    Black plate (374,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 17 BTN 30 A For protection of various circuits 18 MAIN 120 A For protection of all circuits 19 EGI INJ 10 A Injector 20 EGI COMP1 10 A Engine control system 21 EGI COMP2 10 A Engine control system 22 HEAD LOW L 15 A Headlight low beam (LH) 23 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH) 24[...]

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    Black plate (375,1) Fuse block (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 ACC 7.5 A Audio system, Power control mirror 2 AUX PWR 15 A Accessory Socket 3 METER 15 A Instrument cluster 4 SEA T W ARM 20 A Seat warmer í 5 ILLUMI 7.5 A Illumination 6 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner í 7 ENGINE 7.5 A Engine control system, For protect[...]

  • Pagina 376

    Black plate (376,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

  • Pagina 377

    Black plate (377,1) q W ater 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. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

  • Pagina 378

    Black plate (378,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

  • Pagina 379

    Black plate (379,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance is norma l: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could r[...]

  • Pagina 380

    Black plate (380,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collec t on the underbody . If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with ant[...]

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    Black plate (381,1) 2. Gently clean the convertible top with a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water, and a soft brush. 3. Rinse it thoroughly with clean wat er to remove all the soap. 4. Wipe it as dry as you can before the water dries o n it. 5. Then allow it to dry completely before lowering it. CAUTION Ø Automatic and high-pr essure car w[...]

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    Black plate (382,1) CAUTION Ø Don't use an auto matic car wash. Ø Don't use strong soap, ch emical detergents, or hot water, and don't wash the hardtop in dire ct sunlight or when the sur face is warm. Thoroughly rinse wi th lukewarm or cold water . Don't allow soap to dry on the finish. W axing W ax the hardtop when water no [...]

  • Pagina 383

    Black plate (383,1) Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner . Clean it with a mild soap solution good for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner . T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stain[...]

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    Black plate (384,1) 8-56 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page384 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (385,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing 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 Assi[...]

  • Pagina 386

    Black plate (386,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or[...]

  • Pagina 387

    Black plate (387,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4[...]

  • Pagina 388

    Black plate (388,1) q California Customers 1. Mazda North American Operati ons participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a medi ation/ arbitration program admi nistered by the Cou ncil of Better Business Bur eaus [4200 W ilson Boulevard, Arling ton, V irginia 22203] throu gh local Better Bus iness Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE and Mazda have been certified by the Ar[...]

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    Black plate (389,1) 7. Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requi res that, if Mazda or its representat ive is unable to repair a new motor vehicle to confor m to the vehicle's appli cable express warranty after a reasonable number of atte mpts, Mazda may be required to replac e or repurchase the vehicle. Calif ornia Civil Code Section 17[...]

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    Black plate (390,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our 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. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda [...]

  • Pagina 391

    Black plate (391,1) Please recognize that the resolution of servi ce problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolve[...]

  • Pagina 392

    Black plate (392,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan 235 Y orkland Bou[...]

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    Black plate (393,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

  • Pagina 394

    Black plate (394,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or[...]

  • Pagina 395

    Black plate (395,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) [...]

  • Pagina 396

    Black plate (396,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 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.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

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    Black plate (397,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-13 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 P[...]

  • Pagina 398

    Black plate (398,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

  • Pagina 399

    Black plate (399,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regul ations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make[...]

  • Pagina 400

    Black plate (400,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

  • Pagina 401

    Black plate (401,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es 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 servici[...]

  • Pagina 402

    Black plate (402,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicl es built for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

  • Pagina 403

    Black plate (403,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst em[...]

  • Pagina 404

    Black plate (404,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.[...]

  • Pagina 405

    Black plate (405,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the [...]

  • Pagina 406

    Black plate (406,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is e[...]

  • Pagina 407

    Black plate (407,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundam ental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information [...]

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    Black plate (408,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explan ation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be differen[...]

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    Black plate (409,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the[...]

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    Black plate (410,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

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    Black plate (411,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

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    Black plate (412,1) 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 “ diagon al ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates h[...]

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    Black plate (413,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation press ure by tire size and other important information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

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    Black plate (414,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is da ngerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

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    Black plate (415,1) q Glossary of T erms 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 numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

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    Black plate (416,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

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    Black plate (417,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, no t from side to side. Tire per forman ce will be weakened if rotat ed from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of [...]

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    Black plate (418,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety . So cultivat e good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking[...]

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    Black plate (419,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r 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. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded[...]

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    Black plate (420,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb[...]

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    Black plate (421,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combination weight o[...]

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    Black plate (422,1) 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 shoul d never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (8[...]

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    Black plate (423,1) 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 injur y as a result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of con[...]

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    Black plate (424,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GC W must ne ver exceed the GCWR . WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Sp[...]

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    Black plate (425,1) 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 passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

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    Black plate (426,1) 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 T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

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    Black plate (427,1) 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 T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A[...]

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    Black plate (428,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer , refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.[...]

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    Black plate (429,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicl e Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

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    Black plate (430,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle 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. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

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    Black plate (431,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page431 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (432,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype 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, 122.0 cu in) Compression ratio 10.8 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -36AH/5HR Spark-plug number L3G2 18 110 *1 , L3Y1 18 110 Spark-plug gap 1.25 ― 1.3[...]

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    Black plate (433,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement Except U.S.A. and Canada 4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt) U.S.A. and Canada 6-speed manual transmission 4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt) Except 6-speed manual transmission 4.45 L (4.70 US qt, 3.92 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 4[...]

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    Black plate (434,1) (Automatic transmission) Item W eight Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable hardtop GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs) Rear 693 kg (1,528 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs) q Air Conditioner Item Clas[...]

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    Black plate (435,1) q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you replace tir es 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 [...]

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    Black plate (436,1) 10-8 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page436 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (437,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page437 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]

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    Black plate (438,1) A 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 ....[...]

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    Black plate (439,1) C Capacities .............................. ............ 10-5 Carbon Monoxide ... ............................ 4-4 Catalytic Converter .......................... ... 4-3 Cell Phones ............ ........................... 9-20 Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-17 LA TCH child-res traint systems ...........[...]

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    Black plate (440,1) F Flat T ire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ................................................ 7-7 T ool storage .................................. 7-5 Fluids Classification .........................[...]

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    Black plate (441,1) M Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions ................................. 8-16 Owner maintenance schedul e ..... 8-15 Scheduled ..................................... 8-3 Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .. .. 5-1 1 Mesh Pocket ........[...]

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    Black plate (442,1) S Storage Compartments ............... ....... 6-82 Back trim storage box ................ 6-82 Glove box ................................... 6-82 Mesh pocket .... ........................... 6-83 Seat side box .................. ............ 6-82 Sunvisors ............... ........................... 6-80 T T achometer .........[...]

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    Black plate (443,1) W W indows Power windows .......................... 3-37 W indshield W asher ............... ......... ... 5-59 W indshield Wipers ............................ 5-58 Blades replacement .................... 8-25 W inter Driving ........ ............................ 4-9 Index 1 1-7 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page443 Thursday , Octob[...]

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    Black plate (444,1) 1 1-8 MX-5_8Z78-EA-08K_Edition1 Page444 Thursday , October 23 2008 1:54 PM Form No.8Z78-EA-08K[...]