maintenance MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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NOTE: Manual Convertible Top Maintenance: Remove leaves or other matter that 
may accumulate around the area where the soft top meets the vehicle body to prevent 
water drainage filters from becoming clogged. Clogged water drainage filters may result 
in water intrusion into the passenger compartment. For detailed maintena\
nce of the water 
drainage filters, refer to MyMazda.com or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  3  Push lever on top latch forward until lock button clicks and top latch is 
securely locked.
Convertible Top
WARNING:  
If red indicator  is visible on 
release button,  top is not 
securely latched.
Drain Filter
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   Automatic  
Transaxle Warning
   Blind Spot Monitoring OFF   
(BSM)  (p. 23)
   KEY Warning RED
   KEY Indicator GREEN
 Door  Ajar
   Low Washer Fluid   
Level Warning
    Check Fuel Cap
    Perform  Maintenance
  Lane Departure   
Warning System (LDWS) 
ON ( AMBER ) 
  Lane Detected ( GREEN)
3 
( p. 21)
    Lane Departure 
 
Warning System (LDWS) 
OFF ( AMBER )
1 •   Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and o\
ther dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
  •   When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS  
Since this vehicle does not use an engine 
coolant temperature gauge, red and blue 
engine coolant temperature lights are used to 
indicate high and low coolant temperature.
 Red Coolant Temp Light
  Flashing : Engine is starting to run hot. 
Drive slowly to reduce engine load. 
   On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull 
over to the side of the road and turn 
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s 
Manual for more information.
  Blue Coolant Temp Light   On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm 
air is available for heater/defroster. 
   Off: Engine coolant is warm and 
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a 
few minutes after start-up when the 
engine is cold, but the vehicle can 
be driven with the light on or off.
SPEEDOMETER
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MAZDA MOBILE
The following apps are available for iPhone® and Android smartphones:
  •  Mazda Assist app  - Provides roadside assistance 24 hours a day,   
365 days a year. Toll free number 1-800-866-1998 can also be used   
for roadside assistance.
  •  MyMazda  app - Keep track of your Mazda from the palm of your hand   
with these features:
The apps can be downloaded, free of charge, from the App store for the iPhone
® 
and Google Play (Android Market) for Android powered devices. After downloading 
app, customer name, email, smartphone number and VIN are required.
 Maintenance schedule Service coupons   Promotional alerts Service history Recall information   Parked car locator  
  
Scan VIN barcode capability   
when registering a vehicle
 Mazda Dealer locator  Update owner profile Link to Mazda Assist
Free MyMazda app  
iPhone and AndroidFree Mazda Assist app  
iPhone and Android www.MazdaUSA.com
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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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Customer Deliver y Checklist
 Smart Start Guide
 
•  Remove this checklist from   
Smart Start Guide
  •  Personalization Features   
(refer to your Owner’s Manual)
   Warranty Information
 
Warranty  Start Date:  
  Customer Ini tial: 
  •  Basic Vehicle –   
36 months/36,000 miles
  • Roadside assistance program
 www.MyMazda.com
 
•  Offer to register customer on   
www.MyMazda.com
  Owner’s Manual
PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:
  
Review the following items with the customer
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
  Introduce Service Manager; 
 
provide business cards
  Review Service and Parts   
Department hours of operation
  Explain free Full Circle   
Service Inspection 
  Schedule first maintenance service
DEALERSHIP DAT E
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
 Maintenance Passport
 Floor Mats
 
•  Ensure floor mats are properly hooked 
after cleaning
  •  Do not install two floor mats, one on 
top of the other, on the driver side
  •  Accessory rubber floor mats should be 
cleaned with mild soap and water only
 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
 
•  System overview
  •  Demonstrate how to initialize the   
TPMS system
  Push and hold the “SET switch” until  
  the TPMS warning light flashes twice  
  and one beep is heard
  •  Review the system Caution
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