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

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-89 .
If the light remains illuminated and
the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take
your vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. The DSC may have a
malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
  When DSC is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be dif¿ cult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/
DSC.
  If the TCS/DSC is off when the
engine is turned off, it automatically
activates when the ignition is
switched ON.
  Leaving the TCS/DSC on will
provide the best traction.
  If the DSC OFF switch is pressed
and held for 10 seconds or more,
the DSC OFF switch malfunction
detection function operates and the
DSC system activates automatically.
The DSC OFF indicator light
turns off while the DSC system is
operative.
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When Driving
i-ELOOP
*Some models.
i-ELOOP *
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's
electrical devices.
 


 A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts
the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity ef¿ ciently according to the
vehicle conditions.
 


 A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
quickly.
 


 A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
Vehicle electric
devices
Vehicle electric
devices
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power Engine
Variable
voltage
alternator
Variable
voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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When Driving
i-ELOOP
Variable
voltage
alternator
Capacitor DC-DC converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity À ows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.


 Variable voltage alternator 
 DC-DC converter 
 Capacitor
NOTE

 A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electrical
devices are used.
  If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 For details, go to the following URL.  http://mazda.com/recycle/capa/
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When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control
Status Display
T h e d r i v e r i s n o t i¿ ed of the i-ELOOP
power generating status and the vehicle
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light
(green) and the control status display.
i-ELOOP indicator light (green)
(vehicles with Type B instrument
cluster)
The light turns on during power
generation.
Control status display (vehicles with
type B/type C audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the centre display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-94 .
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
*Some models.
Fuel Economy Monitor *
For vehicles with type B/type C audio, the Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness *1 are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy ef¿ ciency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically
after 6 seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness
*1 .
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.
Ending display on/off switching On/off switching for function which synchronizes
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
*1 With i-stop function.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for
the past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
  The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:




 Press the reset switch from the menu screen.



 When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter
is on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
 


 Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer. 

 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is calculated.
Control Status Display (With i-stop Function)
The i-stop operation status and the i-ELOOP power generating status are displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the
rechargeable battery.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the
rechargeable battery and being supplied to the
electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is
illuminated simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Displays the readiness status as to whether operation
of the i-stop function is available.
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for
operation.
Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle
is stopped.
Indicates the operations required by the driver to
operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.
Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop
function has been operating and the accumulated
amount of time that it has been operating.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Effectiveness Display (With i-stop Function)
The actual performance of the energy ef¿ ciency is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of
CO
2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The
cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated
in terms of the number of tree graphics.
Displays the total driving distance which could be
extended by the operation of the i-stop function.
Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was
stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the
total amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.
Displays the amount of time that the i-stop function
has operated.
Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle
was stopped.
Ending Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the actual energy ef¿ ciency (with i-stop function) or the information regarding
the fuel economy (without i-stop function) is displayed.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
*Some models.
Drive Selection *
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make manoeuvres such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tyre slipping.
NOTE
  When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on
normal driving.
  Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:




 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating



 Cruise control is operating.



 Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
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When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is cancelled.
  Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be
switched to sport mode, the select mode
indicationÀ ashes to notify the driver.
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