MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2004 Owners Manual

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Identification Numbers
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Engine Number
Front
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Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Specifications

Engine

Electrical System

Lubricant Quality
*Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-13 .
Specifications
Item
Model
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore ×Stroke 83×85mm (3.3 ×3.4 in)
Displacement 1,840 ml (1,840 cc, 112.2 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Item Model
Battery Maintenance-free, 12V-32AH/5HR
Alternator 12V-80 A
Starter 12V-1.0 kW
Spark-plug number NGK
BKR5E11, BKR6E11
DENSO K16PR-U11, K20PR-U11
Spark-plug gap 1.0—1.1 mm (0.040 —0.043 in)
Lubricant Classification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*
SG (Energy Conserving II) —
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Manual transmission oil Any temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10 °C (50 °F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Automatic transmission fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5
SAE 90
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Specifications
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Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
*With license plate holder

We i g h t s

Air Conditioner
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter
3.84.0 3.3
Without oil filter 3.63.8 3.2
Coolant 6.06.3 5.3
Manual transmission oil 5-Speed transmission 2.0
2.11.8
6-Speed transmission 1.8 1.91.6
Automatic transmission fluid 6.77.1 5.9
Rear differential oil 1.01.1 0.9
Fuel tank 48 12.7 (US gal) 10.6 (Imp gal)
Item mm (in)
Overall length 3,945 (155.3), 3,963 (156.0)
*
Overall width 1,678 (66.1)
Overall height 1,228 (48.4)
Front tread 1,415 (55.7)
Rear tread 1,440 (56.7)
Wheelbase 2,265 (89.2)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,337 kg (2,948 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
685 kg (1,510 lb)
Rear 675 kg (1,488 lb)
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R134a) 0.4 kg (14.1 oz)
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Specifications
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Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Interior light

Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-28
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire

Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36
Light bulb
WattageCategory
ECE R SAE
Headlights High beam
60HB3 —
Low beam 51HB4 —
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 27/8—#1157NA
Fog lights
*55 H11 —
Side-marker lights 3.8—#194
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W—
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
High-mount brake light 21 P21W—
Reverse lights 21 W21W #7440
License plate lights/Trunk lights 5W5W —
Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 8
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
195/50 R15 82V 180 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm
2, 26 psi)180 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi)
205/45 R16 83W
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70 D14 88M 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm
2, 60 psi)
T105/70 D15 85M 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2, 60 psi)
*Some models.
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Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-12
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-20
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-24
Antenna
.............................................. 6-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-60
Audio System
..................................... 6-9
Audio set
......................... 6-17, 6-37
Operating tips for
audio system
............................... 6-9
Safety certification
.................... 6-58
Automatic Transmission Driving tips
............................... 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-21
Overdrive
.................................. 5-13
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transmission ranges
................. 5-11
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-13
Maintenance
............................. 8-27
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-30
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-30
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-30
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-23
B
Brake Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Brakes Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
.......................................... 5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-32
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-13
Center Console
................................. 6-62
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-13
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-18
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-60
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specification
....................... 10-5
Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-19
Convertible Top
............................... 3-18
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-15
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-61
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-22
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-33
Defroster Rear window
............................. 5-35
Detachable Hardtop
......................... 3-23
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................... 4-9
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transmission
............ 5-14
Break-in period
........................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............... 4-9
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-13
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-13
Jump-starting
............................ 7-13
Push-starting
............................. 7-15
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-16
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine Coolant
...................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-17
Oil
............................................. 8-13
Overheating
............................... 7-11
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
...... 8-12
Engine Coolant Overheating
............................... 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-20
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-4
E
Exterior Care ....................................8-42
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.........................5-36
Headlights
.................................5-31
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
...................8-10
Fog Lights
........................................5-32
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap
.......................3-15
Gauge
........................................5-21
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-36
Panel description
.......................8-38
Replacement
..............................8-36
G
Gauges ..............................................5-18
Glove Box
........................................6-62
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H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-36
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-7
Headlights Control
...................................... 5-31
Flashing
.................................... 5-31
High-low beam
......................... 5-31
On reminder
.............................. 5-31
Hood Release
................................... 3-17
Horn
................................................. 5-35
I
Ignition Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-29
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-23
Cruise set
.................................. 5-29
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-29
O/D OFF
................................... 5-29
Turn-signal/hazard warning
...... 5-30
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-18
Interior Care
..................................... 8-47
Interior Light
.................................... 6-59
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-13
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-32
Light Bulbs Replacement
.............................. 8-32
Specifications
............................ 10-6
Lighter
.............................................. 6-60
Lighting Control
............................... 5-31
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
................................ 8-11
Owner maintenance
schedule
.................................... 8-10
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission
Operation
............................................5-9
Recommendations
for shifting
................................. 5-10
Mesh Pocket
..................................... 6-63
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-18
Mirrors Outside mirrors
......................... 3-32
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-33
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-19
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-32
Overhead Light
................................ 6-59
Overheating
...................................... 7-11
Overloading
...................................... 4-10
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P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-9
Power Steering
................................. 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-20
Power Windows
............................... 3-14
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-15
R
Rear Window Defroster ................... 5-35
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-33
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-17
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-16
Seat Belt System 3-point type
................................. 2-7
Automatic locking
...................... 2-6
Emergency locking
..................... 2-6
Extender
.................................... 2-10
Pregnant women
......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting
.... 2-8
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-4
Warning beep
............................ 2-12
Warning light
............................ 2-12
Seats Front seat
.................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
.................. 3-29
Service Publications
......................... 9-17
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-19
S
SRS Air Bags Air bag system description
........2-26
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-20
Warning light
............................2-29
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel Horn
..........................................5-35
Storage Compartments
.....................6-62
Center console
...........................6-62
Glove box
..................................6-62
Mesh pocket
..............................6-63
Sunvisors
..........................................6-59
T
Tachometer .......................................5-20
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-30
Tiedown Hook
..........................................7-17
Tires Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-28
Replacement
..............................8-30
Rotation
.....................................8-29
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-14
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing Description
................................7-16
Emergency towing
....................7-16
Recreational towing
..................7-17
Trailer towing
............................4-11
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T
Trailer Towing ................................. 4-11
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-19
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-32
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-59
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
.......................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................ 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................ 5-27
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................ 9-9
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-22
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-31
Windblocker
.................................... 6-63
Windows Power windows
........................ 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-34
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-25
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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