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

3–54
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires some waiting time.
They are only available through an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
  If you lose a key, an Authorised
Mazda Repairer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.
 Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
Operation
NOTE
  The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or
À ash if the key is placed in an area
where it is dif¿ cult for the system
to detect the signal, such as on the
instrument panel. Move the key to
a location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.
  Signals from a TV or radio station,
or from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the engine fails
to start, check the security indicator
light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  If the security indicator light À ashes
continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
it checked. If the engine is shut off
while the indicator light is À ashing,
you will not be able to restart it.
  Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system
is repaired, the keys are needed.
Make sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer so that
they can be programmed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
M e t e r s a n d G a u g e s
Type A
Type B
Steering Switch (With Multi-information Display)
(Without Multi-information Display) Instrument Cluster



Speedometer .......................................................................................................... page 4-25



Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-25



Tachometer ............................................................................................................ page 4-26



Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..................................................................... page 4-27



Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Instrument Panel Illumination ............................................................................... page 4-28



Outside Temperature Display ................................................................................ page 4-29



Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ........................................................................ page 4-30



Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-30



Trip Computer and INFO Switch .......................................................................... page 4-30



Multi-information Display and INFO Switch ....................................................... page 4-33
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
  After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
  The display indicating a quarter
or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.
  The direction of the arrow ( )
indicates that the fuel-¿ ller À ap is on
the left side of the vehicle.
Instrument Panel Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-63 .
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and instrument panel illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
 


 The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
 


 The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be
cancelled by rotating the instrument panel
illumination knob to the right until a beep
sound is heard while the instrument cluster
is dimmed with the ignition switched
ON. If the instrument cluster's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
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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
Transmission
Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transmission vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector
lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode
while driving will not damage the
transmission.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.
NOTE
  If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
  If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to
M4/M5.
Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Manual shift mode indication
Gear position indication
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will À ash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transmission).
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination on or off.
When the headlight switch is turned to the
or position, the lights-on indicator light in
the instrument cluster turns on.
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is turned to the
position, the lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on/off in conjunction with the automatic on/off operation of the
headlights.
NOTE
  To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
  Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter
what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traf¿ c).
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when
switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-
hand traf¿ c).
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On Off
Running lights On
*1 Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination On
*2 Off On On On On *3
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*2 When the running lights are turned on, the position lights, tail lights, and number plate lights turn on. The
instrument panel illumination does not turn on.
*3 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto
*1 Off Off Off On Off
Running lights On *2 Off Auto *1 Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination On
*3 Off Auto *1 On *4 /
Off *5 On On On On *6
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*3 When the running lights are turned on, the position lights, tail lights, and number plate lights turn on. The
instrument panel illumination does not turn on.
*4 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON .
If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
*5 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON , the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is
switched to
.
*6 If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
  Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as ¿ ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
  The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traf¿ c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
  When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
  The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
  The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-10 .
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