lock MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017 (in English) Service Manual

3–31
Before Driving
Windows
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even death.
This warning applies especially to
children.

Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not
locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate
power windows unintentionally, which
could result in serious injury if a child's
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window.

CAUTION
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
do not open or close both windows at
once.

N O T E
A power window may no longer open/close
if you continue to press the switch after
opening/closing the power window. If the
power window does not open/close, wait a
moment and then operate the switch again.

Operating the Power Windows
N O T E
 


y The passenger window can be operated
with each door switch when the power
window lock switch on the driver's door
is in the unlocked position (page
3-33 ).
 


y The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door.

Master control switches
Driver's window
Passenger's window
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3–32
Before Driving
Windows
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.

Master control switches
Driver's window
Open
Close


OpenClose

Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
N O T E
The power window cannot be fully closed
while the door is open.

Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is open/closed), the
window will not fully open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto function
will only resume on the power window
that has been reset.

1. Close the doors and the convertible top.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
4. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat Steps 4-5 for the passenger
power window while seated in the
passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.

After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches.

If the automatic power window operation
does not operate normally while the doors
or convertible top are opened/closed, reset
it using the previous procedures.
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3–33
Before Driving
Windows
Engine-off power window operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off with both doors
closed. If any door is opened, the power
window will stop operating.
N O T E
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up ¿ rmly
throughout window closure because the
auto-closing function will be inoperable.

Power Window Lock Switch
This feature prevents the passenger's
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
Locked position (button depressed):
Only the driver's power window can be
operated.
Unlocked position (button not
depressed):
Both power windows on each door can be
operated.

Lock position
Unlock position

N O T E
When the power window lock switch is
in the locked position, the light on the
passenger power window switch turns off.
The light may be dif¿ cult to see depending
on the surrounding brightness.

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3–35
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
CAUTION
 
¾ Remove leaves or other matter that may accumulate on and around the convertible top.
If leaves or other matter block the drain fi lter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the drain
fi lter at least once a year.
  Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-64 .



¾ Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defogger switch is turned
off . Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
 


¾ Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
 


¾ Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or
lowering the convertible top.
  Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.



¾ Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.



¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the convertible top material.
 


¾ Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it
will deteriorate and mold.
 


¾ Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 

¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.

N O T E
 


y The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top
opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, 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 go down automatically. If the power windows
do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.
  Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31 .



y The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the convertible top opened.
  Refer to Windblocker on page 5-140 .

y When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown
away by the wind.
 


y Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.



y To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
 

y The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.

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3–36
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Lowering the Convertible Top
CAUTION
Do not sit on the folded convertible
top. Otherwise, the convertible top
could be damaged or you may fall off
and be injured.

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
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.
4. With the lock release button depressed
forward, pull back the top latch lever to
unlock it.


Top latch Lock release button
5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

Anchor
Striker
N O T E
If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows or
open the doors.

6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the vehicle rear.


Front edge

N O T E
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.


Convertible top's handles

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3–37
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
7. Move the convertible top rearward and
fold it while pressing the rear glass
lightly with your hand.



8. With the back end of the convertible
top pressed, press the front end until a
latch sound is heard.
Lightly rock the retracted convertible
top to make sure it is securely locked.



Raising the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off. 3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage
the lock.


Unlock Lever

4. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front.


Front edge

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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
N O T E
 


y If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows
or open the doors.
 


y To raise the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.
 

Convertible top's handles

5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windshield.
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.


Convertible top's handles
Striker Anchor

CAUTION
 


¾ Driving with the convertible top not fully
locked could damage the convertible
top.
  If the red indicator is visible on the lock
release button, the convertible top is not
locked. After locking the convertible top,
verify that the red indicator is not visible.
 

Locked position
Unlocked position
Red indicator
 


¾ Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible top
when fl ushing away dirt on the soft top
with water. Otherwise, water may enter
the vehicle.
  Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on
page 6-64 .

NOTE
 


y The convertible top may be constricted
if it is left retracted for a long period.
Therefore, if the top has become
constricted, it may be dif¿ cult to hook
the top latch striker to the anchor.
 


y Make sure the convertible top is
securely locked by pushing up on it.
If it still sounds loose (rattles) after
being locked by the top latch, have
it inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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3–41
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
CAUTION
 


¾ When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or
body on the corner of the windshield glass. It may cause an injury.
 


¾ Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an
unexpected accident.
 


¾ Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable fastback switch.



¾ Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
 


¾ Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they
may block the water drainage outlets.
 


¾ Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned
off . Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the
internal material.
 


¾ When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof
(about 1.6 m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.
 


¾ When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 


¾ Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing off dirt on
the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
  Refer to Retractable Fastback Maintenance on page 6-66 .



¾ Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where
the vehicle does not obstruct traffi c. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 


¾ Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.



¾ Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof
or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
 


¾ Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 


¾ Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
N O T E
 


y When opening the roof, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the
wind.
 


y Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the roof down.



y To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the roof securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
 


y The power windows lower automatically in conjunction with the roof opening/closing.
This is a function for improving the operability and it does not indicate a problem.
  If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the power
windows will not lower automatically. If the power windows do not lower, reset the power
window automatic open/close function.
  Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31 .



y The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the roof opened.
  Refer to Windblocker on page 5-140 .
Operation Indication
Operation Indicator Light


When illuminated
This indicates that the roof is only partially open.
When À ashing
This indicates that the roof is being open/closed. (During switch operation)
When not illuminated
This indicates that the roof is open/closed fully.
N O T E
If the operation indicator light À ashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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3–49
Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and À ashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights À ash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
 


y Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
 


y Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
 


y Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
 


y Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
N O T E
 


y The trunk lid does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
 


y If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights
will À ash when the battery is charged or
replaced.

How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the convertible
top securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will À ash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close both of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.


5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.

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