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

5–50
Interior Features
Audio System
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume dial Commander switch Audio control switch
Volume switch
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial.
The volume switch on the steering switch
can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The centre display can be turned off.
Select
to turn the display off.
When
is
selected the centre display turns off and
the clock is displayed.
The centre display can be turned back on
as follows:
 


 Touch the centre display.



 Operate the commander switch. Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen
setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition
*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
*1 The display is constantly on daytime
screen when the illumination dimmer is
cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the centre display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the centre display contrast using
the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select
.
2. Select
.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and speci¿ cation, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .
Safety Blind Spot Monitoring Volume
Other Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .
Clock Adjust Time Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and select to move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS Sync Synchronizes with GPS when turned on.
When turned off, the time can be changed from
“Adjust Time”.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select When it's not synchronized with GPS, select
the region you want to specify.
Daylight Savings Time Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Lock
Other Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
Devices Bluetooth
® Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation on page
5-93 .
Network Management Wi-Fi
™ is used to obtain Navi POI/Real Time
Traf¿ c function (Such as gas prices, weather,
nearest restaurant)
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and
speci¿ cation, the screen display may
differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be veri¿ ed.
Top screen Item Function
Fuel Economy
Monitor Fuel
Consumption
Control Status
Effectiveness
Display
Settings Refer to Fuel
Economy
Monitor on
page 4-93 .
Vehicle
Status
Monitor
Maintenance
Scheduled
Maintenance
Tyre Rotation
Oil Change Refer to
Maintenance
Monitor on
page 6-10 .
Warning
Guidance Warnings
currently
active can be
veri¿ ed. Refer to If
a Warning
Light Turns
On or Flashes
on page
7-31 .
Audio Control Switch
Operation
*
Without Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front.
Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead Light
Switch
Position Overhead Light
Light off
Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Boot Light
The boot light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the boot open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead lights turn on in the
following conditions:
 

 The driver's door is unlocked after the
ignition is switched OFF.
 

 The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
  The illuminated entry system
operates when the overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position.
  The illumination time differs
depending on the operation.
 Battery saver If an interior light is left on with
the ignition switched OFF, the light
is turned off automatically after
about 30 minutes to prevent battery
depletion.
  The operation of the illuminated
entry system can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep in the
back of the footwell on the passenger side.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON. CAUTION
  To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to
the following:
 


 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 


 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 


 Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and liquids
from getting into the accessory
socket.
 


 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 


 Do not insert the cigarette lighter
into the accessory socket.
 
 Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
  Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning
light to illuminate. Disconnect the
connected device and make sure
that the problem is resolved. If the
problem is resolved, disconnect the
device from the socket and switch
the ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
Console Box
T o u s e , o p e n t h e l i d .
Seat Side Box
CAUTION
When using the rear console cup
holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side box.
If the seat side box is opened with cups
still in them, the lid will hit the cups and
cause the contents to spill.
To open, press the latch down to open the
seat side box.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, anticlockwise to unlock.
Lock Unlock
Back Trim Storage Box
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
(Soft top model)
(Retractable fastback model)
To use the back trim storage box
1. Slide the seat all the way forward and
fold the seatback forward.
Refer to Seat Operation on page
2-5 .
2. Remove the lids.
W h e n ¿ nished, 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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6–1 6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-10
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-12
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-12
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-16
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-17
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-20
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-22
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-23
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-24
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-24
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-28
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-31
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-33
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-38
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-47
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-53
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-53
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-64
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6–4
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres (miles), whichever comes ¿ rst.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100
112.5
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 5 years.
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and
perforation) Inspect annually.
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inÀ ation
pressure adjustment)
*10*11 I I I I I I I I I
Emergency À at tyre repair kit (if installed)
*12 Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ¿ ll up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
C : Clean
T : Tighten
D : Drain

Remarks:
*1 In the countries below, inspect the spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months before replacing
them at the said interval.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania,
Serbia, Ukraine
*2 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air ¿ lter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*3 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every
20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
d) Driving in extremely hot conditions
e) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*4 SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 vehicles can select À exible setting only some countries in Europe.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. Flexible setting can be set if the vehicle is operated mainly
where none of the following conditions apply.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
Once the À exible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine
operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in
the instrument cluster.
Replace the engine oil and ¿ lter when message/wrench indicator light is ON. And they must be changed at least
once a year or within 20,000 km (12,500 miles) since last engine oil and ¿ lter change.
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
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