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

4–152
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
When Warning Beep is Activated
The system noti¿ es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.
Beep How to check
The beep sound is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
When the engine switch is
turned ON or if the parking
sensor detects a problem while
driving, the intermittent sound
of the buzzer is heard 1—4
times.
*1
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*1 The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.
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5–13
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the
front windscreen and side windows (page
5-4 ). AirÀ ow amount will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging
( position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windscreen to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air À ow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Interior temperature sensor
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6–24
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and bonnet hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch
keeps the bonnet from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraf¿ n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
¿ ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
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6–55
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
W a s h i n g
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  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 (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle bonnet. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
CAUTION
  Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices
using high water pressure.
  Make sure that the fuel À ap is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the
fuelÀ ap may be forcefully opened by
water pressure causing damage to the
vehicle or fuel À ap.
To help protect the ¿ nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


 The vehicle is washed without ¿ rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


 The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


 The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


 Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
  Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
  Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint ¿ nishes.
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7–39
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Illuminate)
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The LDWS does not operate when the warning indication/warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When the warning indication/warning light illuminates while driving the vehicle.
When the system is cancelled automatically, the warning indication/warning light
illuminates. Normally, the system restores automatically and the warning indication/
warning light turns off, however, if the warning indication/warning light illuminates,
there may be a problem with the system.
The warning indication/warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is
switched ON.
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ ed size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿ cantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the
LDWS may not operate normally.
When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the warning indication/warning light illuminates temporarily. If the warning
indication/warning light illuminates, there may be a problem with the system.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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7–40
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operated. The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable
Fastback Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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7–41
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning Light The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt
is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened
(only when the passenger seat is occupied) and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about
20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light À ashes.
After a short time, the warning light stops
À ashing, but remains illuminated. If a seat belt
remains unfastened, the warning light À ashes
again for a given period of time.
NOTE
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened after the warning light turns on,
and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12
mph), the warning light À ashes again.
(With passenger occupant classi¿ cation
system)
To allow the passenger occupant
classi¿ cation sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
(Without passenger occupant
classi¿ cation system)
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the passenger's seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the passenger's
seat, the warning light may not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Boot lid-Ajar
Warning Indication/
Warning Light The light turns on if any door/boot lid is not
closed securely. Close the door/boot lid securely.
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7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Vehicle with run-À at tyres
Warning Action to be taken
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning
beep sound is heard when tyre pressure is too low in
one or more tyres.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring
and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a À at, pull
over to a safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tyre and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air
may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous,
even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the
problem taken care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation that could
lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident. Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci¿ ed inÀ ation
pressure (page 6-34 ).
CAUTION
When replacing/repairing the tyres or wheels or both,
have the work done by an Authorised Mazda Repairer,
or the tyre pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE
Perform tyre pressure adjustment when the tyres are
cold. Tyre pressure will vary according to the tyre
temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1
hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before
adjusting the tyre pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tyres to the cold inÀ ation pressure,
the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the
tyres cool and pressure drops below speci¿ cation.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting
from the tyre air pressure dropping due to cold
ambient temperature, may turn off if the ambient
temperature rises. In this case, it will also be necessary
to adjust the tyre air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tyre air pressure,
make sure to check and adjust the tyre air pressures.
After adjusting the tyre air pressures, it may require
some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off. If
the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive
the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)
for 10 minutes, and then verify that it turns off.
Tyres lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tyres are getting too soft over time or
you have a À at. However, when you ¿ nd one low tyre
in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you
should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward
so you can inspect any low tyre for cuts and any metal
objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few
drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed
by more than simply re¿ lling the trouble tyre as leaks
are dangerous — take it to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer which
has all the equipment to ¿ x tyres, TPMS systems and
order the best replacement tyre for your vehicle.
If the warning light illuminates again even after the tyre
pressures are adjusted, there may be a tyre puncture.
Refer to Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres on page 7-3 .
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7–50
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Active Bonnet Warning Beep *
If there is a problem with the active
bonnet and the warning light illumination,
a warning beep sound will be heard for
about 5 seconds every minute.
The active bonnet warning beep sound will
continue to be heard for approximately
35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding
is dangerous as the active bonnet
mechanism may not activate normally
and function as intended in the
event the vehicle were to contact a
pedestrian. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
  Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
  To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
  When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................ 4-100
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ........................................... 4-102
Adjustable speed limiter .............. 4-122
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .... 4-112
Camera and sensors ..................... 4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-129
High Beam Control System
(HBC) .......................................... 4-103
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-106
Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-132
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-119
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-90
Control status display .................... 4-92
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-92
i-stop ................................................... 4-13
i-stop OFF switch .......................... 4-21
Indicator light (Green)................... 4-18
Vehicle roll prevention function .... 4-22
Warning light (Amber) .................. 4-18
i-stop warning beep ............................. 7-52
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-31
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-51
Illuminated Entry System ................. 5-124
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-45
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-47
Wrench .......................................... 4-47
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-22
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-20
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-20
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-23
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-24
Instrument Panel Illumination ............. 4-28 Interior Care ........................................ 6-64
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-66
Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-66
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-65
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-66
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-64
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-65
Vinyl upholstery maintenance ....... 6-65
Interior Lights
Boot light ..................................... 5-123
Overhead light ............................. 5-123

J
Jack ....................................................... 7-6
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-20
K
Key Left-in-boot Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) ................. 7-52
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-52
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-51
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-5
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