battery MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 (in English) User Guide

3–35
Before Driving
Windows
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Master control switches
Driver's window
Open
Close
OpenClose
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
NOTE
The power window cannot be fully
closed while the door is open. Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is open/closed), the
window will not fully open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto function
will only resume on the power window
that has been reset.
1. Close the doors and the convertible top.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
4. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat Steps 4-5 for the passenger
power window while seated in the
passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches.
If the automatic power window operation
does not operate normally while the doors
or convertible top are opened/closed, reset
it using the previous procedures.
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3–39
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
NOTE
  The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top
opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it
does not mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle
maintenance or other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically.
If the power windows do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
 Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-34 .
  The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the convertible top opened.
 Refer to Windblocker on page 5-133 .   When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown
away by the wind.
  Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down. 
 To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving the
vehicle.
  The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.
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3–47
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
NOTE
  When opening the roof, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by
the wind.
  Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the roof down. 
 To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the roof securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
  The power windows lower automatically in conjunction with the roof opening/closing.
This is a function for improving the operability and it does not indicate a problem.
 If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the
power windows will not lower automatically. If the power windows do not lower, reset
the power window automatic open/close function.
 Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-34 .   The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the roof opened.
 Refer to Windblocker on page 5-133 .
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3–51
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Opening the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the roof is completely open.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the open direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is opened and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the open
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the open direction.
  If the switch is released while the
roof is opening, the roof stops
opening. If the switch is pressed in
the open direction again, the roof
resumes opening.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
  When the roof is half-open, the front
roof resumes opening after the rear
roof is completely open.
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3–52
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Closing the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Slightly slide the seats back if they are
in the foremost position.
6. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the close direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is closed and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the close
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps closing and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the close direction.
  If the switch is released while the
roof is closing, the roof stops closing.
If the switch is pressed in the close
direction again, the roof resumes
closing.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
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3–56
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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3–62
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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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing
the push button start while
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes. O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transmission) or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transmission) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transmission)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is À ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.
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4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
  The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
  The push button start system
functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the
key) can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a
user wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable
to start the engine by carrying the
key. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for details. If the push
button start system functions have
been deactivated, you can start the
engine by following the procedure
indicated when the key battery goes
dead.
 Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9 .
  After starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a whining
sound from the engine compartment
can be heard.
 This is for improved exhaust gas
puri¿ cation and does not indicate any
parts defect. 1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transmission)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suf¿ ciently.
(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed suf¿ ciently.
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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster and the
push button start indicator light (green)
illuminate.
KEY indicator light
(green)/ KEY
warning light (red)
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
  If the push button start indicator light
(green)À ashes, make sure that the
key is being carried.
  If the push button start indicator light
(green)À ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9 .
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) À ashes, this
could indicate a problem with the engine
starting system. This may prevent the
engine from starting or from switching
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) À ashes
after the push button start is pressed.
This informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC
even if it is pressed from off.
 


 The key battery is dead.



 The key is out of operational
range.
 


 The key is placed in areas where it
is dif¿ cult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8 ).
 


 A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
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