ignition MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017 (in English) User Guide

3–11
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
N O T E
 
y Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside the
cabin.
 


y If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the radio
wave conditions even if the key is left in
the vehicle.
 


y Around the dashboard



y In the storage compartments or the
center console
 


y Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
 

y When the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
  Both doors will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
  If both the doors are closed even though
the trunk lid is open, both the doors will
lock.
  The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
  When any door is opened from the
outside while the key is inside the
vehicle, the closed doors are locked.
Both the doors are automatically
unlocked by closing the open door.
  (With the advanced keyless function) 
 The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
  (Without the advanced keyless
function)
  The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.

 


y (Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection) *   This system automatically unlocks the
doors in the event the vehicle is involved
in an accident to allow passengers to
get out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While the
ignition is switched ON and in the event
the vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inÀ ate the air bags, both the
doors are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident.
  The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of
the impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
  If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors will not
unlock.
 


y When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealability,
and it does not mean there is a problem.
  If the vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons,
the power windows will not open
or close automatically. If the power
windows do not open or close, the
automatic open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
  Refer to Operating the Power Windows
on page 3-31 .

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3–13
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
N O T E
 


y The system can be set to unlock
both doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid by
performing a single operation.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
  Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of
the doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting of pressing the driver's
request switch once or twice
to unlock both doors each time
the UNLOCK button is pressed
(the sound of the doors locking/
unlocking can be heard).
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
 


y Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
 


y Closing the driver's door.



y Opening the trunk lid.



y Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


y Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.
 


y Pressing a request switch. 





y Con¿ rm that both doors and the fuel-
¿ ller lid are securely locked.




y Both doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid cannot
be locked when any door is open.
 


y It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request switch
is pressed.
 


y A beep sound is heard for con¿ rmation
when the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid
are locked/unlocked using the request
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
  The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9 .

 Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
Both of the doors and the fuel-
¿ ller lid lock and the beep sound
activates at the currently set volume.
The setting changes each time the
LOCK button on the key is pressed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume. (If the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
 


y Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
 


y Closing the driver's door.



y Opening the trunk lid.



y Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


y Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


y Pressing a request switch.
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
 




y (With theft-deterrent system) 
 The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-49 .
 


y The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
  (Auto-lock function) 
 A beep sound is heard when both doors
are closed while the advanced key
is being carried. Both doors and the
fuel-¿ ller lid are locked automatically
after about three seconds when the
advanced key is out of the operational
range. Also, the hazard warning lights
À ash once. (Even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors and the
fuel-¿ ller lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.) If you are out
of the operational range before the
doors and the trunk lid are completely
closed or another key is left in the
vehicle, the auto-lock function will not
work. Always make sure that both doors
and the trunk lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The auto-
lock function does not close the power
windows.
 


y Auto re-lock function 
 After unlocking with the request
switch, both doors and the fuel-¿ ller
lid will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your
vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
the hazard warning lights will À ash for
con¿ rmation.
 The time required for the doors and the
fuel-¿ ller lid to lock automatically can
be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
 


y Opening a door or the trunk lid.



y Switching the ignition to any position
other than off.

Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
Both doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid can be
locked/unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless
Entry System (page 3-3 ).
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
Both doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid lock
automatically when the lock side is
pressed. They unlock when the unlock side
is pressed.
Driver's door

Unlock
Lock

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3–15
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Front passenger's door

UnlockLock

To lock both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller
lid from an open door, press the lock side
of the door lock switch and then close the
door.
N O T E
When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a door:
Pulling the inner handle on a
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
 


y When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), both doors and the fuel-
¿ ller lid lock automatically.




y When the ignition is switched off, both
doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid unlock
automatically.

These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate. Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid can be
set to lock or unlock automatically by
selecting any one of the functions from the
following table and using the driver's door-
lock switch on the interior door panel.
N O T E
 
y Function number 3 in the following
table is the factory setting for your
vehicle.
 

y There are only a total of six auto lock/
unlock settings available for automatic
transmission vehicles, and three for
manual transmission vehicles. Be sure
to press the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the correct number of
times according to the selected function
number. If the switch is mistakenly
pressed seven times on an automatic
transmission vehicle or four times on a
manual transmission, the procedure will
be cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.


Function
number Function *1
1 The auto door-lock function is
disabled.
2 Both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more.
3 (Factory
Setting) Both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more. Both the doors and the fuel-
¿ ller lid unlock when the ignition is
switched from ON to Off.
4 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid lock
automatically.
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3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Function
number Function *1
5 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid lock
automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller
lid unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
Both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-¿ ller
lid unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer
to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .


Settings can be changed using the
following procedure.

1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors
must remain closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the
driver's door-lock switch within 20
seconds of switching the ignition ON,
and make sure a beep sound is heard
about eight seconds afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function
setting table, determine the function
number for the desired setting. Press
the unlock side of the driver's door-lock
switch the same number of times as the
selected function number (Ex. If you
select function 2, press the unlock side
of the switch only 2 times). 5. Three seconds after the function setting
has been changed, a beep sound will
beep in the amount of the selected
function number. (Ex. Function number
3 = 3 beep sounds)

(Manual transmission vehicles)

Press 2 times
Press 3 times Current Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Function Number 3
Press 4 times Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Cancel settingCancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number) Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second

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3–19
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Lid
Opening the trunk lid
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.



The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle
from opening the trunk.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch, or switch the ignition ON.
N O T E
The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch on page 3-14 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob on page 3-17 .

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and raise
the trunk lid when the latch releases.


Electric trunk lid
opener

N O T E
 


y When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.
 y The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, ¿ rst push
the trunk lid completely closed, then
press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid.
 


y If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
  Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-52 .

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3–23
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off , the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything fl ammable. A resulting fi re could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
 


¾ USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.



¾ Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.



¾ Do not coast with the ignition switched off .



¾ Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off .



¾ Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.



¾ Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by a qualifi ed technician.
 


¾ Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
N O T E




y Under U.S. federal law, any modi¿ cation to the original-equipment emission control
system before the ¿ rst sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modi¿ cation made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.




y While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a self-
checking device and it operates while the engine is off.

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3–28
Before Driving
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.

Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:

1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.


Center position
Mirror switch

After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded
in is dangerous. Your rear view will
be restricted, and you could have an
accident.

Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is À ush with the vehicle.


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3–29
Before Driving
Mirrors
*Some models.
Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirror *
The movement of the auto-dimming
door mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior
to automatically reduce glare from rear
on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-29 .
N O T E
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.

Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.

Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.



N O T E
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 vehicles at the rear.


Day/Night lever
Day Night

Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.

Indicator lightOFF button
ON button

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3–30
Before Driving
Mirrors
N O T E
 


y 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
 


y For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
, , ) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
  Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-57 .
 y The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).

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