warning light MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
Indicator Light
 


 When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
 


 The BSM OFF Indicator Light
illuminates when the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed
to turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA) systems.
 


 A malfunction in the system may
be indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
 

 
 The light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
 

 
 The light remains turned on even if the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
is operated.
 

 
 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Switch
When the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off
and the BSM OFF Indicator Light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the BSM OFF Indicator
Light turns off.
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*Some models.
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) *
T h e R e a r C r o s s T r a f¿ c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and
noti¿ es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) is shifted to the reverse (R)
position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light À ashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this
system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not À ash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility
as a driver to check the rear.
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
 


 Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights has occurred.
 


 A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle
has occurred.
 


 There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
 


 Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



 The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for
long periods on slopes during the summer.
 


 The battery voltage has decreased.
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NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




 The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.



 The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle
 A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
 The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle
 Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 
 In the following cases, it may be dif¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


 Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



 The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt. 

 Turn off the Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while
an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication (White)/Adjustable Speed Limiter
Set Indication (Green), Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)
Type A instrument cluster
(Adjustable speed limiter main indication (white))
The indication display in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable speed
limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indication (green))
The indication display in green when a speed has been set.
Type B instrument cluster
(Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light illuminates amber when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable
speed limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green))
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display À ashes at the same
time. The warning sound operates and the display À ashes until the vehicle speed decreases
to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the
brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
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When a cruising speed has not been set (adjustable speed limiter main indicator light
(amber) turns on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed
and the adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
When the MODE switch is pressed during adjustable speed limiter operation, the system
switches to the cruise control.
Setting the System
WARNING
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed
limiter:
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased
to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance
between vehicles ahead and behind you.
1. Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.
2. Press the SET
to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or
more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less
than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).
3. To increase the set speed, press the RESUME/
switch continuously. The set speed can
be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RESUME/
switch momentary. For example,
the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RESUME/
switch 4
times.
4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET
switch continuously. The set speed can be
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET
switch momentary. For example, the set
speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET
switch 4 times.
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CAUTION
  Do not apply accessories, stickers or ¿ lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will
cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate
normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.
  Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  Disassembly or modi¿ cation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a
malfunction or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate
normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.
  Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 


 The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been ¿ nely adjusted,
therefore do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 


 Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get
dirty.
 


 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.



 Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reÀ ect light.



 Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
 


 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 


 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.
 


 When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS), and the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been ¿ nely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green),
Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
Type A instrument cluster
(Cruise main indication (white))
The indication turns on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
(Cruise set indication (green))
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
Type B instrument cluster
(Cruise main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light turns on (amber) when
the cruise control system is activated.
(Cruise set indicator light (green))
The indicator light turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
Activation/Deactivation
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as
the cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched off while the cruise control
is operating, the system will be operable
when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.
Activation
With adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the MODE
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber)/cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
NOTE
When the adjustable speed limiter is
operating after pressing the MODE
switch, press the MODE switch again to
switch to the cruise control.
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
*Some models.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Vehicle with
Conventional Tyres)
*
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tyres. If
the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep
sound. The system monitors the tyre pressures indirectly using the data sent from the ABS
wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the speci¿ ed
tyre pressure (value on the tyre pressure label). Follow the procedure and perform the
initialization.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-143 .
The warning light À ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42 .
ABS wheel speed sensor
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tyre conditions, the timing of the warning
may be faster or slower in the following cases:
 
 The size, manufacturer, or the type of tyres is different from the speci¿ cation. 
 The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tyre is different from the others, or the level of
tyre wear is excessively different between them.
  A run-À at tyre, studless tyre, snow tyre, or tyre chains are used. 
 An emergency tyre is used (The tyre pressure monitoring system warning light may
À ash and then continue illuminating).

 A tyre is repaired using the emergency À at tyre repair kit. 
 The tyre pressure is excessively higher than the speci¿ ed pressure, or the tyre pressure
is suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tyre burst during driving.
  The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle
is stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
  The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road. 
 Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during
aggressive driving on a winding road.
  Load on the vehicle is applied to a tyre such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle.
  System initialization has not been implemented with the speci¿ ed tyre pressure.
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