Mazda MX-5 Owner's manual

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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete

customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual

carefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is

necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nati onwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to p roviding you with the best

possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure

and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you

resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at

Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.

Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer

vehicles.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to

damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Perchlorate

Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may

contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find

some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

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We want to help you get the most driving

pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's

manual, when read from cover to cover,

can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of the

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

Mazda. By reading your manual, you can

find out about the features, important

safety information, and driving under

various road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual means

“Do not do this” or “ Do not let this

happen”.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

an alphabetical listing of all informat ion

in your manual.

You'll find several WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which serious injury or death could

result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which bodily injury or damage to

your vehicle, or both, could result if

the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information and sometimes

suggests how to make better use of your

vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts

of the vehicle, indicates that this manual

contains information related to the part.

Please refer to the manual for a detailed

explanation.

How to Use This Manual

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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle 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

Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment

of various parts.

3

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

4

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

5

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio

system.

6

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

7

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

8

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

9

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

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Index

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5

Front .......................................................................................... 1-5

Rear ........................................................................................... 1-6

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Interior Equipment (View A)

Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-27

Passenger air bag deactivation switch ............................................................... page 2-43

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-57

Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-59

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-41

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-37

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-60

Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-73

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-42

Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-33

Outside mirror switch ............................................................................... ......... page 3-73

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The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

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Interior Equipment (View B)

Audio control switch ................................................................................ ......... page 6-56

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-30

Cruise control switch ......................................................................................... page 5-22

Audio system ......................................................... ............................................ page 6-15

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-62

Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-7

Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-5

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-37

MT shift lever ..................................................................................................... page 5-11

AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-14

Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-83

Multi-pocket ...................................................................................................... page 6-81

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

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Interior Equipment (View C)

Windblocker ...................................................................................................... page 6-84

Convertible top unlock lever .............................................................................. page 3-46

Seat side box ...................................................................................................... page 6-82

Remote fuel-filler lid release ... .......................................................................... page 3-40

Back trim storage box ........................................................................................ page 6-82

Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-7

Seats ..................................................................................................................... page 2-2

Rearview mirror ............................................. .................................................... page 3-74

Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-80

Sunvisor ......................................................... .................................................... page 6-80

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-80

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-81

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

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Front

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-42

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-25

Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ...................................................... page 3-48

Convertible top (Soft top) .................................................................................. page 3-43

Fuel-filler lid ............... ....................................................................................... page 3-40

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-36

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

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Rear

Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-33

Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14

Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-30

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-73

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-30

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-36

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Exterior Overview

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Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint

systems and SRS air bags.

Seats ............. .................................................................................. 2-2

Seats .......................................................................................... 2-2

Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ............................................... 2-4

Seat Warmer

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........................................................................... 2-5

Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-7

Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-7

Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-11

Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ................ 2-13

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-15

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-16

Child Restraint ............................................................. ............... 2-18

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-18

Child-Restraint System Installation Position .......................... 2-23

Installing a Child-Restraint System ......................................... 2-24

LATCH Child-Restraint System ............................................. 2-27

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-30

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-30

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-35

How the SRS Air Bag s Work .................................................. 2-36

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-40

Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-41

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch .................................. 2-43

Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System ........... 2-47

Monitoring and Main tenance .................................................. 2-51

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Seats

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front

seats:

Modifying or repla cing the front seats

such as replacing the upholstery or

loosening any bolts is dangerous. The

front seats conta in air bag

components essential to the

supplemental restraint system. Such

modifications could damage the

supplemental restraint system and

result in serious injury. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is

any need to remove or reins tall the

front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is

dangerous. A collis ion, even one not

strong enough to inflate the air bags,

could damage the front seats which

contain essential air bag

components. If there was a

subsequent collision, an air bag may

not deploy which could lead to

injuries. Always have an Authorized

Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,

front seat belt pretensioners and air

bags after a collision.

Make sure the adjustable components

of a seat are locke d in place:

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that

are not securely locked are

dangerous. In a sudden stop or

collision, the seat or seatback could

move, causing injury. Make sure the

adjustable components of the seat

are locked in place by attemp ting to

slide the seat forward and backward

and rocking the seatback.

Adjust the driver's seat only when the

vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the driver's seat while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous. The

driver could lose control of the vehicle

and have an accident.

CAUTION

Be careful not to place your hands

and fingers aroun d moving parts of

the front seat when adjusting the

seat positions to prevent injury.

qSeat Slide

To move a seat forward or backward, raise

the lever and slide the seat to the desired

position and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seat is locked in place by

attempting to push it forward and

backward.

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qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with either front seat

reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous

because you do not get the full

protection from seat belts. During

sudden braking or a collision, you

can slide under the lap belt and

suffer serious internal injuries. For

maximum protection, sit well back

and upright.

Always sit in the passenger seat

properly with the seatback upright and

feet on the floor:

Your passenger seat has weight

sensors, sitting in the passenger seat

improperly out of position or with the

seatback reclined too far while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous as it

can take off weight from the seat

bottom and affect the weight

determination of the passenger

sensing system. As a result the

passenger will not have the

supplementary protection of the air

bag and seat belt pretensioner, which

could result in serious injury. Always

sit upright against the seatback with

your feet on the floor.

Do not drive with the seatback

unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an

important role in your protection in a

vehicle. Leaving the seatback

unlocked is dangerous as it can allow

passengers to be ejected or thrown

around and baggage to strike

occupants in a sudden stop or

collision, resulting in severe injury.

After adjusting the seatback at any

time, even when there are no other

passengers, rock the seatback to

make sure it is locked in place.

To change the seatback angle, lean

forward slightly while raising the lever.

Then lean back to the desired position and

release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seatback is locked in

place by attempting to push it forward and

backward.

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CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined

seatback to its upright position,

make sure you hold onto the

seatback with your other hand while

operating the lever. If the seatback is

not supported, it will flip forward

suddenly and could cause injury.

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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

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To adjust the seat height, move the lever

up or down.

Up

Down

Non-Adjustable Head

Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with non-

adjustable head restraints on the driver's

and front passenger's seatbacks. The non-

adjustable head restraints consist of a

trimmed foam covering over the upper

structure of the seatbacks and are intended

to help protect you and the front

passenger from neck injury. Adjust the

seatbacks to their upright, on-road

positions so that the head restraint is

positioned as close as possible to the back

of your head.

WARNING

Make sure the seatbacks are properly

adjusted to their upright, on-road

positions before the vehicle is driven:

Driving with the seatbacks not

adjusted properly is dangerous. With

no support behind your head, your

neck could be seriously injured in a

collision.

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The driver and passenger seats can be

warmed by rotating the applicable seat

warmer dial while the ignition is switched

ON.

The seat temperature increases as the

number on the dial increases. When the

seat warmers are not in use, rotate the seat

warmer dials to 0.

WARNING

Ø Be careful when using the seat

warmer. The heat from the seat

warmer may be too hot for some

people, as indicated below, and

could cause a low-temperatur e

burn.

Ø

Infants, small babies, elderly

people, and physically

challenged people

Ø

People with delicate skin

Ø

People who are excessively

fatigued

Ø

People who are intoxicated

Ø

People who have taken sleep-

inducing medicine such as

sleeping pills or cold medicine

Ø Do not use the seat warmer with

anything having high moisture-

retention ability such as a blanket

or cushion on the seat. The seat

may be heated excessively and

cause a low-temperature burn.

Ø Do not use the seat warmer even

when taking a short nap in the

vehicle. The seat may be he ated

excessively and cause a low-

temperature burn.

Ø Do not place heavy objects with

sharp projections on the seat, or

insert needles or pins into it. This

could cause the seat to become

excessively heated and result in

injury from a minor burn.

CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents to clean

the seat. It may damage the seat

surface and the heater.

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NOTE

Use the seat warmer when the engine is

running, and do not continue to use it for a

long period of time.

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Seat Belt Precautions

Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden

stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts.

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way

when not in use.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an

emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comf ortably, and it will lock during a

collision.

However, the passenger's seat lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency

locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for securing the LATCH child-

restraint system in the passenger seat but there is no child-restraint tether available. As

there is no rear seat on this vehicle, the preferred location for children, foll owing the

manufacturer's instructions on the LATCH child restraint-system and this owner's manual is

important (page 2-27).

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WARNING

Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:

Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not

wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown

out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same

collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

Do not wear twisted seat belts:

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not

available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,

which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must

straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to

be used.

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. Never use one belt for

more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant

properly restrained.

Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt

webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate

protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt

systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has

been expended:

Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the seat belt

pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt

pretensioners and load limiters will only funct ion once and must be replaced after

any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner

or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the seat belt

pretensioners and load limiters are not repla ced, the risk of injury in a collision will

increase.

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