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

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
noti¿ cations can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
 


 Scheduled Maintenance



 Tyre Rotation



 Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
  If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will
no longer be displayed the next time
the ignition is switched ON.
  After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the
next maintenance period approaches
0 (displays when engine is started).
  If there are multiple messages, they
are displayed according to their
order.
  If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
Vehicle Speed Alarm *
In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.
NOTE
The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
À ashes several times.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the centre display.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
NOTE
  Always set the vehicle speed
according to the laws and regulations
of the country/city in which the
vehicle is driven. In addition, always
verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.
  The vehicle speed alarm function can
be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20
and 150 mph).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display *
Displays the system status.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning on page
4-111 .
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display *
The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter is displayed.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of the eight cardinal
directions while the vehicle is being
driven.
Display Direction
N North
S South
E East
W West
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Roof Operation Display
Displays the roof operation status.
Refer to Operation Indication on page
3-48 .
Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the
user of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/À ashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated
in the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
(page 4-42 )
When only a message is displayed, refer
to Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display. (page 7-46 )
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci¿ cations.
Centre of Instrument panel
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Type A
(With Multi-information Display)Type B
(Without Multi-information Display) Instrument Cluster
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Red) Brake System Warning Light
*1*2 7-31
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-31
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-31
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1 7-31
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-31
* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-34
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Amber) Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light
*1 7-34
ABS Warning Light *1
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System
Warning
7-31
ABS warning
7-34
Check Engine Light *1 7-34
(Amber)
* i-stop Warning Light *1 7-34
(Amber) * i-ELOOP Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-34
* Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-34
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-34
* Active Bonnet Warning Light *1 7-34
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1
Flashing
7-34
Illuminate
7-41
* Flat Tyre Warning Light *1 7-34
(Red)
* KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
Malfunction

7-34
Except malfunction

7-41
(Amber)
* KEY Warning Indication
7-34
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1
Illuminated

7-34
Flashing
4-111
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1 7-34
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-34
* Retractable Fastback Warning Indication 7-34
LED Headlight Warning Light *1 7-34
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Boot lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
* 120 km/h Warning Light *1 7-41
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-47
(White/Green)
* KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-9
Security Indicator Light *1 3-54
* Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light 3-48
(Green)
* i-stop Indicator Light 4-18
(White/Green) * i-ELOOP Indicator/Indicator Light 4-92
* Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication 4-39
* Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-47
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-47
* Shift Position Indication 4-52
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-63
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-68
Flashing the Headlights
4-68
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-70
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-71
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-79
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-87
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-88
(Turns on)
7-34
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-89
* Select Mode Indication 4-98
(White)
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indication 4-143
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-105
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-117
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*1 4-109
(White/Amber)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(Green)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(White/Amber)
* Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Wrench Indication/Indicator
Lights*
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been suf¿ ciently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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When Driving
Transmission
Manual Transmission
Operation
Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
Neutral position
The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking
on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which 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.
Always leave the shift lever in 1 or
R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
  Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
on an upgrade. Riding the clutch
will cause needless clutch wear and
damage.
  Do not apply any excessive lateral
force to the shift lever when
changing from 5th to 4th gear. This
could lead to the accidental selection
of 2nd gear, which could result in
damage to the transmission.
  Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to
R. Shifting to R while the vehicle
is still moving may damage the
transmission.
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