ECU MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2020 Owner's Guide

Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
Type A Type B
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
Type A Type B
Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
4.Ty p e A
Touch the push button start using the
backside of the ke y (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Push
b utton
start
Indicator light
Key
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
Ty p e B
Align the center area of the emblem on
the transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

Push
b
utton
start
Indicator light
Key Emblem
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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SignalWarning Lights Page
*Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-40
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-40
*Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-40
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-40
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-40
*1 The light turns on when the i
gnition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeA)*12-49
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeB)*12-49
(White/Green)
*KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-11
Security Indicator Light*13-48
*Retractable Hardtop Operation Indicator Light
3-43
*Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-31
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-31
*Shift Position Indication
4-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack

USB port
Auxiliary jack
Some models.
Connecting a device
1. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or the shift lever
(manual transmission)/selector lever
(automatic transmission) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB terminal indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™
and Android Auto™.
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Before Using the Audio System
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Antenna
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.

Install
Remove
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle.
Satellite Radio Antenna*
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals.

Satellite radio antenna
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▼How to use SiriusXM Travel Link®
SiriusXM Travel Link®
Properly equipped Mazda vehicles
will also get the following SiriusXM infotainment
services : Traffic, Weather, Sports Scores, Fuel Prices, and mo re. For a list of available
features in your vehicle, visit SiriusXM.com/infotainment and g et the most out of your
driving experience.
Switching to SiriusXM Travel Link
®
1. Select on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
2. Select
.
3. Select the item you want to display.
NOTE
Some items cannot be selected while you are driving the vehicle.
Item Function
Traffic Plus
*1Displays continuously u pdated traffic information on the navigation
screen in real time.
Weather Forecast Displays the weather forecast.
Weather Radar
*1Displays items such as weather r adar, severe storms, and hurricane/tropi‐
cal storm information on the navigation screen.
Weather Alerts Displays weather information, warnings, and secur ity alerts.
Fuel Prices Displays information for fuel stations near your veh icle's current position.
Parking Displays information for parkin
g areas near your vehicle's current posi‐
tion.
Sports Displays a list of each genre lis
t and the game schedules and m atch results
for teams selected from the list.
Subscription Information Displays the subscription status for the above items.
*1 With Car navigation system
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Audio Set
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How to use Apple CarPlay™*
▼What is Apple CarPlay™?
Apple CarPlay™ allows you to make calls, send or receive messag
es, and listen to music
using your iPhone
® with the vehicle's audio system, or search for destinations us ing the
maps. In addition, voice recognition operation is possible using Siri
®.
CAUTION
 YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY™ (“THE
APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFO RT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HE REBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIO NS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY
THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME,
SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT
PROVIDED BY APPLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT
GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME;
MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE
SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY
FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CH ANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR
GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS
OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHAT SOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE
ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICAT ION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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How to use Android Auto™ mode*
▼What is Android Auto™?
Android Auto™ is an application which allows the operation of a
n Android™ Smartphone
using the vehicle's audio. Android Auto™ functions such as the phone, messages, music,
and map can be used with the vehicle's audio system.
CAUTION
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™ (“THE
APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFO RT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HERE BY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABIL ITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP OSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY
THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME,
SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT
PROVIDED BY GOOGLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT
GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME;
MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TI MES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE
SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTI CE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY
FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVIC ES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR
GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS
OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE
ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR AN Y OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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Audio Set
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SymptomCauseSolution method
Unable to perform pairing. The Bluetooth
® function and the
Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the
device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device. Check whether the Bluetooth® func‐
tion and the Find Mode/Visible set‐
ting
*1 on the device are turned on
and pairing or reconnect.
Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine.
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly.
Disconnects intermittently.
The device is in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily, such as in a bag or in a rear
pocket of a pair of pants.Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is
less likely to occur.
Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine. The pairing information is updated
when the device OS is updated.Perform pairing using the following
procedure:
1. Delete the applicable Blue‐
tooth
® device on the Mazda
Connect.
2. Delete “Mazda” from the Blue‐
tooth
® search screen of the
Bluetooth® device.
3. Perform pairing again.
If pairing is not possible after trying
the procedure, turn off the power of
the Bluetooth
® device once, then
turn it back on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
*1 Setting which detects the existe nce of a device external to the Bluetooth® unit.
NOTE
When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth
® unit.
If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in
the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, execute the
Bluetooth
® search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected
“Mazda”.
Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle.
If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions,
connection via Bluetooth
® may not be possible.
The device is in a location hidden from the center display such as behind or under a
seat, or inside the glove compartment.
The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.
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Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure that
it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being driven
and cause the beverage to spill.


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▼Back Trim Storage Box
Small items can be sto
red in the back trim
storage box.
(Soft top model)
(Hardtop model)
To use the back trim storage box
1. Slide the seat all the way forward and
fold the seatback forward.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat
on page 2-10.
2. Remove the lids.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it. After
returning the seat to its original position,
make sure the seat is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
Do not forcefully push objects into the back
trim storage box. Otherwise, the box could
be damaged.
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