high beam MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
:  Turns tail, 
parking, and 
dashboard 
lights on.
Pull   
to Flash   
High  Beams
AUTO (if equipped): The 
light sensor automatically 
determines when to turn 
the headlights on or off.:   Turns fog lights 
on only when 
headlights are on.
Push   
for High 
Beams
:   Turns tail, parking,  
dashboard, and headlights on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change, push the 
turn si gnal lever up or down halfway and slightly 
release. The turn signal indicator will flash three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for “Personalization Features”) 
(cont’d on pg. 25)
 NOTE:  The  DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically  turn on when the vehicle 
starts moving . To   disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of 
the Auto Light Control in the vehicle personalization features.
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High Beam Control
To turn HBC on:
 1   Turn  the 
headlight 
switch to the 
AUTO position.
 2   Push the 
headlight lever 
forward to the 
High Beam 
position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light   
 in the instrument cluster will illuminate (AMBER).  
The High Beam indicator light  will turn on (BLUE) 
when the HBC system switches to high beam and will 
turn off when the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above 
18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or 
approaching in the opposite direction. 
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
•   You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in   
the opposite direction.
•  Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
•  At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
AUTO
FORWARD
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INFORMATION DISPLAYDASHBOARD 
ILLUMINATION/
 
DIMMER
1/TRIP 
METER2 
Instrument Cluster
TACHOMETER
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
*TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop 
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure 
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up 
the tires. Initialize system (p. 6). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
    Low Engine Oil Pressure
  Traction Control System (TCS)/  
  Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
 
On: TCS/DSC malfunction   
  Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
  Shift Position Indicator 
   Power Steering Malfunction
   Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System Malfunction
  Turn Signals/  
  Hazard Warning Indicator
   Check Engine
  Master Warning
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) Warning* (p. 6) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one 
 
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
   Security Indicator
  Cruise Main Indicator   
 ON  ( AMBER )/Cruise Set   
  Indicator ON ( GREEN)
  Lights ON (Exterior)  (p. 25)
   Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction 
  Headlight High Beams On
  Brake Warning  
 Parking brake on/low brake fluid/malfunction
   Charging System Malfunction
  Antilock Brake System   
 (ABS)  Malfunction
   Low Fuel Level
  High Beam Control ON (p. 28) 
  
Headlight Warning
OFF   Dynamic Stability Control 
 
(DSC) OFF
IMPORTANT: When 
your Mazda Connect 
display setting is set on 
“AUTO”, the instrument  cluster and display may become dimmer 
when the headlights 
are on. If the display 
and instrument cluster  become too dim or 
too bright when the  headlights are on, simply 
rotate the dimmer  knob located on your 
instrument cluster to 
adjust the brightness.
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Customer Delivery Checklist
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: 
When replacing or topping off engine oil, use Mazda Genuine oil. For optimal engine performance, 
use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for additional information.
  Driver’s View ........................ 1
 • Location of Switches and Control
 Advanced Keyless Entry* .......... 3
 • Door Request Switch*
 Starting the Engine ................. 4
 • Accelerated Warm-Up System (AWS)
  • Emergency Engine Stop
 Tire Pressure Monitor System .... 5
 •  Initialize TPMS before delivery
 Fuel Fill er Lid ........................ 6
 Fuel Economy .......................6
 Cupholders and Storage .......... 6
 Information Display ................ 7
 Seats and Mirrors .................. 8
 Mazda Connect* .................... 9
 Mazda Connect Settings* ........10
 Commander ........................ 11
 Voice Control* ......................12
  Bluetooth®* ......................... 13
 •  Pair Phone
  •  Make/Receive Call
  • Customer Service  
 Navigation System* ...............15
 •   Planning a Route
  •   SD  Card
 SALES CONSULTANT DAT ECUSTOMER DAT E
All items in the Customer Deliver y Checklist have been reviewed with the   
customer and the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket.
VEHICLE PRESENTATION:  
Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
SAFET Y & TECHNOLOGY INFO
GENERAL INFO
  Convertible Top  ............17-19
 • Manual Convertible Top
  • Convertible Top Maintenance
   Lane Departure   
Warning System (LDWS)* ........ 20
  Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)* ... 21
 Rear Cross Traffic Alert* ......... 22
  Lights ............................... 23
 Wiper/Washer ......................24
  Adaptive Front   
Lighting System (AFS)* ........... 25
 High Beam Control* ............... 26
 Audio Controls ..................... 27
 •   Bluetooth  Audio
  Audio USB & AUX Inputs ......... 29
 Automatic Climate Control* ......30
 Instrument Cluster ................ 31
 •  Review of Warning and Indicator 
Light Function and Location
 Transmission ....................... 33
*if equipped
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