engine MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2015 Quick Guide (in English)

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Essential Safety Equipment
Active bonnet warning light
Actuator
Sensor
Electronic control unit
In the unlikely event that the vehicle were to hit a pedestrian and a certain amount
of impact is applied to the front of the vehicle, impact to the head of the pedestrian
if it were to hit the bonnet is lessened by the rear area of the bonnet raising
instantly to maintain a wide space between it and the parts in the engine
compartment. If the sensor installed to the back of the front bumper detects a
certain amount of impact by a collision with a pedestrian or other obstruction
while the vehicle is being driven at a speed sufficient to activate the system, the
system is activated and the bonnet is raised.
Active Bonnet Seat Operation
The following seat adjustment functions for the manual seats are available.
Seat Slide
Height Adjustment
for Front Edges of
Seat Bottom
(Driver's Seat)
For details, refer to Section 2, “Seats”, “Active Bonnet”.
Seat Recline
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Before Driving
Top latch assembly
Convertible top's handles
Convertible top
Lock release button
Top latch
Anchor
Striker
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Lowering the Convertible Top
For details, refer to Section 3, “Convertible Top (Soft Top)”.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. With the lock release button depressed forward, pull back the top latch lever to
unlock it. 2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
3. Make sure there are no objects which have been placed in the area where the
convertible top is to be retracted.
5. Remove the striker from the anchor.
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Before Driving
Unlock Lever
Front edge
Anchor Striker Convertible tops handles
For details, refer to Section 3, “Convertible Top (Soft Top)”.
Raising the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage the lock. 2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
4. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front.
5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windscreen.
Make sure the striker engages with the anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a latch sound is heard.
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When Driving
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Indicator light
Push button start
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly
until the engine has completely started.
3. (Manual transmission)
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly
until the engine has completely started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
4. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator
light (green) in the instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Turning the Engine Off
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
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When Driving
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas
emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
• When engine idling is stopped.
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transmission
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position.
Engine idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
Automatic transmission
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the
selector lever in the D or M position (not in second gear fixed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when
the brake pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is
depressed again or the selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second
gear fixed mode) or the R position. (For the purposes of safety, always keep
the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector lever while engine
idling is stopped.) 1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is
driven (except for driving in the R or M position second gear fixed mode) and
the vehicle is stopped.
Operation of i-stop Function
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven. • (Except European model)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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When Driving
i-stop OFF Switch
By pressing the switch until a beep sounds,
the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop
warning light (amber) in the instrument
cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again
until the beep sounds, the i-stop function
becomes operational and the i-stop warning
light (amber) turns off.
i-stop Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound
operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's
door is closed.
i-stop indicator light (green)/i-stop warning light (amber)
i-stop indicator light (green)
• The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns
off when the engine is restarted.
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle
is being driven.
• The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and
turns off when the engine is started. i-stop warning light (amber)
• The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is
pressed and the system is turned off. • (Except European model)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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When Driving
11 For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.
If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the
meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9ABS Warning Light Master Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
Check Engine Light
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)/ Low Engine Coolant
Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)
/Indicator Light (Green)
Automatic Transmission Warning Light10
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
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27High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber) /Indicator
Light (Green) Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
Brake System Warning Light
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KEY Warning Light (Red) /Indicator
Light (Green)Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator Light LED Headlight Warning Light
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light
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13Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
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Seat Belt Warning Light
Door-Ajar Warning Light
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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light18
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
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35
36
37i-ELOOP Warning Light
(Amber)/Indicator Light (Green)
Shift Position Indication
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Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
Wrench Indicator Light
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31
32
33TCS/DSC Indicator Light
Lights-On Indicator Light
Select Mode Indication
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator
Light(Amber)/ Adjustable Speed Limiter
Set Indicator Light (Green)
40Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
120 km/h Warning Light
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Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light
Active Bonnet Warning Light
Flat Tyre Warning LightDSC OFF Indicator Light
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Indicator Light
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When Driving
Vehicle electric
devices
Vehicle electric
devices
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power Engine
Variable
voltage
alternator
Variable
voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre Tyre Capacitor
Capacitor DC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
i-ELOOP System
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the
power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable
battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the
battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
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Maintenance and Care
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Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Battery
Fuse block Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
• Engine Oil Level
• Engine Coolant Level
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Level
• Washer Fluid Level
• Battery Maintenance
• Tyre Inflation Pressure
For details, refer to Section 6, “Owner Maintenance”.
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If Trouble Arises
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If Trouble Arises
• Flat Tyre
Either run-flat tyres or conventional tyres are equipped on your Mazda depending
on the specification, therefore the procedure for repairing a flat tyre differs
depending on the type of tyre. Before driving, make sure which type of tyre is
equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tyre type, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
• Overheating
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the bonnet and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping:
Open the bonnet and idle the engine until it cools.
• Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a commercial tow-truck service.
• Warning Lights and Warning Sounds
If a warning light illuminates or flashes or a warning sound is heard, check for
details concerning the warning light or sound in this guide. If the problem
cannot be resolved, contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to Section 7, “Flat Tyre”, “Overheating”, “Emergency Towing” or
“Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds”.
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