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

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Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle or
the intrusion sensor detects movement
in the vehicle which could result in the
vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/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.
Intrusion sensor
*
The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.
The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.
CAUTION
In order for the intrusion sensor to
operate appropriately, be aware of the
following:
 
 Do not hang clothing or objects from
a head restraint.
  Return the sunvisors to their original
positions.
  Do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it.
  Do not allow the intrusion sensor to
get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
  Do not shock or cause an impact to
the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel.
  Do not install seats that are not
Mazda genuine products.
  To prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are
higher than the head restraints.

Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel
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Before Driving
Security System
Operation
Siren/Horn triggering conditions
The siren/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:
 


 Unlocking a door with an inside door-
lock knob.
 


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
boot lid.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.
The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not À ash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
  The boot lid does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
  If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed,
the siren/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.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
The intrusion sensor function can be
armed only when the convertible top is
closed.
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor) on page 3-57 .
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, convertible top,
the doors, and the boot 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.
(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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Security System
NOTE
  The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors, the
boot lid and the bonnet closed.
 Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5 .   The system will disarm if one of
the following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
 


 Unlocking any door.



 Opening any door.



 Opening the bonnet.



 Switching the ignition ON.

 To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
  When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor)
If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.
(Intrusion sensor)
 


 Leaving the vehicle with a movable
object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.
 


 Leaving an object inside the vehicle
that can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.
 


 Hanging small objects/accessories in the
vehicle, or placing other items which
can move easily inside the vehicle.
 


 Parking in an area where there is strong
vibration or loud noise.
 


 When using a high pressure or automatic
car wash.
 


 Continuous shock and vibration
from hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.
 


 Doors are locked with a window left
open.
 


 An accessory heater or device that
produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.
NOTE
If any door or the boot lid remains
closed for 30 seconds, both doors and
the boot lid automatically re-lock and
the theft deterrent system arms even if
a window or the convertible top is left
open.
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Security System
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press
the intrusion sensor cancel button on
the transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will À ash three
times.
NOTE
  To reactivate the intrusion sensor,
turn off the armed theft-deterrent
system and then rearm it.
  The intrusion sensor is operational
when the theft-deterrent system
is armed. To cancel the intrusion
sensor, press the intrusion sensor
cancel button each time the theft-
deterrent system is armed.
To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


 Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
 


 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
 


(With the advanced keyless function)



 
 Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard warning
lights will À ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


 Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
 


 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
 


(With the advanced keyless function)



 
 Pressing a request switch on the doors.


 
 Pressing the electric boot lid opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the console box.
Mazda recommends that you af¿ x it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


 Do not race the engine.



 Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


 Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



 Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


 Avoid fast starts.



 Drive at lower speeds.



 Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


 Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


 Slow down on rough roads.



 Keep the tyres properly inÀ ated.



 Do not carry unnecessary weight.



 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


 Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



 Keep windows closed at high speeds.



 Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
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Driving Tips
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and
an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
 


 Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
 


 Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
 


 Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
  Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-86 .
 


 If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the rear
wheels.
 


 For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow,
use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting,
or other nonslip material under the rear
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the rear
wheels.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
MazdaÀ oor mats.
WARNING
Make sure the À oor mats are secured
with the grommets or the retainers to
prevent them from bunching up under
the foot pedals (Driver's side):
Using a À oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation
(driver's side), which could result in an
accident.
Only use a À oor mat which conforms
to the shape of the À oor on the driver's
side and make sure it is oriented
correctly.
Secure the À oor mat using the
grommets or retainers.
There are various ways to secure À oor
mats depending on the type used,
therefore secure the mat according to
the type.
After installing the À oor mat, make
sure that it does not slide from side
to side or back and forth, and that
there is suf¿ cient clearance with the
accelerator and brake pedals on the
driver's side.
After removing the À oor mat for
cleaning or some other reason, always
securely reinstall it while paying
attention to the precautions just
mentioned.
WARNING
Do not install two À oor mats, one on
top of the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two À oor mats, one on top
of the other, on the driver's side is
dangerous as the retention pins can
only keep one À oor mat from sliding
forward.
Loose À oor mat(s) will interfere with
the foot pedals and could result in an
accident.
If using an all weather mat for winter
use always remove the original À oor
mat.
When setting a À oor mat, position the
À oor mat so that its grommets or retainers
are inserted over the pointed end of the
retention posts.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and
tyre damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-20 .
 


 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-17 ).
 


 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-23 ).
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Driving Tips
NOTE
  Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transmission and to 1 or R with a
manual transmission. Block the rear
wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision. In
addition, if the vehicle is driven with
snow accumulated on the bonnet,
the active bonnet system may not
activate normally in an emergency.
  Do not open or close the soft top
when the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F)
or less. The material of the soft top
could be damaged by freezing.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system (vehicle
with run-À at tyres), the system may not
function correctly when using tyres with
steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls
(page 4-146 ).
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
E u r o p e
When snow tyres are used, select the
speci¿ ed size and pressure (page 9-8 ).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
  Chains may affect handling. 
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
  Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
  Avoid locked-wheel braking. 
 Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
  Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tyre chains.
Install the chains on the rear tyres only.
Do not use chains on the front tyres.
Tyre chain selection (Europe)
Mazda recommends hexagon type
steel ring chains. Select the proper type
according to your tyre size.
Tyre size Tyre chain
195/50R16 Hexagon type
205/45R17 Hexagon type
NOTE
Although Mazda recommends hexagon
type steel ring chains, all chains within
the installation speci¿ cations may be
used.
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