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

4–54
When Driving
Transmission
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to
ACC or the ignition is switched off,
the selector lever cannot be shifted
from P.
  The ignition cannot be switched to
OFF if the selector lever is not in P.
Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
Ty p e A
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped À at head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
to have the system checked.
Ty p e B
1. Press the lock-release button with the
button pressed.
Lock-release button
button
2. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
to have the system checked.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
  The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can
be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
  If no operations are done for 3
minutes after the lever is pulled, the
headlights turn off.
  The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Position lights, Tail lights,
Number plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
 


 Ignition switch: off



 Headlight switch: or
Lock button
Unlock
button
NOTE
  Operation of the leaving home light
can be turned on or off.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
  When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
  When the headlight switch is in a
position other than
or , the
headlights turn off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
  If an indicator light stays on without
À ashing or if it À ashes abnormally,
one of the direction indicator bulbs
may be burned out.
  A personalised function is available
to change the turn indicator sound
volume. (page 9-10 )
Lane-change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change—until the
indicatorÀ ashes— and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-À ash Turn Signal
After releasing the direction indicator
lever, the direction indicator À ashes three
times. The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction opposite
to which it was operated.
NOTE
The three-À ash turn signal function can
be switched to operable/inoperable using
the personalisation function.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WARNING
Use only windscreen washer À uid or
plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
À uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windscreen, it will dirty the windscreen,
affect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.
Only use windscreen washer À uid
mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions:
Using windscreen washer À uid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as it
could freeze on the windscreen and
block your vision which could cause
an accident. In addition, make sure
the windscreen is suf¿ ciently warmed
using the defroster before spraying the
washerÀ uid.
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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal without pumping
the brakes.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tyre friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.
NOTE
  Braking distances may be longer
on loose surfaces (snow or gravel,
for example) which usually have a
hard foundation. A vehicle with a
normal braking system may require
less distance to stop under these
conditions because the tyres will
build up a wedge of surface layer
when the wheels skid.
  The sound of the ABS operating may
be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate
a malfunction.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
When the System Operates
1. The system goes on operation standby
when the LDWS switch is pressed and
the LDWS OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off.
2. Drive the vehicle in the centre of the
driving lane while the LDWS OFF
indicator light is turned off. The system
becomes operational when all of the
following conditions are met.
 

 
 The vehicle is driven in the centre
of the driving lane with the white
or yellow lines on the left and right
sides, or on either side.
 

 
 The vehicle speed is 65 km/h (41
mph) or faster.
 

 
 The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or road with gentle curves.
The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:
 

 
 The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.
 

 
 The vehicle speed is less than 60
km/h (37 mph).
 

 
 The vehicle is making a sharp turn.


 
 The vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
NOTE
  The LDWS does not operate until the
system detects a white or yellow line
on either the left or right.
  When the system detects a white
or yellow line on one side only, the
system will activate the warning only
when the vehicle deviates on the side
where the white or yellow line is
being detected.
  The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which
the system uses to determine the
possibility of a lane departure can be
changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
 


 The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
 


 The windscreen around the camera is
foggy.
 


 The windscreen around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
 


 A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent
lane.
 


 Driving on steep slopes.



 Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.



 The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).



 When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
 


 Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 
 If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles.
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
  A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may À ash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
  Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




 The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.



 The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle
 A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
 The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle
 Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 
 In the following cases, it may be dif¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


 Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



 The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt. 

 Turn off the Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while
an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.
 


 The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.



 Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.



 Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog. 

 Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




 Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.
 


 Vehicle shapes which do not reÀ ect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a
low vehicle height and sports cars.
 
 Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
  For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
  The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in
which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.
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When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
System Error Activation
When the TPMS warning light À ashes,
there may be a system malfunction.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in the
following cases:
 


 When there is equipment or a device
near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tyre pressure
sensors.
 


 When a metallic device such as a non-
genuine navigation system is equipped
near the centre of the instrument panel,
which may block radio signals from the
tyre pressure sensor to the receiver unit.
 


 When using the following devices in the
vehicle that may cause radio interference
with the receiver unit.
 

 
 A digital device such as a personal
computer.
 

 
 A current converter device such as a
DC-AC converter.
 


 When excess snow or ice adheres to the
vehicle, especially around the wheels.
 


 When the tyre pressure sensor batteries
are exhausted.
 


 When using a wheel with no tyre
pressure sensor installed.
 


 When using tyres with steel wire
reinforcement in the side walls.
 


 When using tyre chains.
Tyres and Wheels
CAUTION
When inspecting or adjusting the tyre air
pressures, do not apply excessive force
to the stem part of the wheel unit. The
stem part could be damaged.
Changing tyres and wheels
The following procedure allows the TPMS
to recognise a tyre pressure sensor's
unique ID signal code whenever tyres or
wheels are changed, such as changing to
and from winter tyres.
NOTE
Each tyre pressure sensor has a unique
ID signal code. The signal code must be
registered with the TPMS before it can
work. The easiest way to do it is to have
an Authorised Mazda Dealer change
your tyre and complete ID signal code
registration.
When having tyres changed at an
Authorised Mazda Dealer
When an Authorised Mazda Dealer
changes your vehicle's tyres, they will
complete the tyre pressure sensor ID signal
code registration.
When changing tyres yourself
If you or someone else changes tyres, you
or someone else can also undertake the
steps for the TPMS to complete the ID
signal code registration.
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5–1*Some models.5–1
5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Air-Conditioning System ................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ............................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .............................................................................. 5-3
Manual Type ................................................................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type .................................................................. 5-10
Audio System .................................................................................... 5-14
Aerial ........................................................................................... 5-14
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................... 5-14
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] ....................................... 5-28
Audio Set [Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] .................................. 5-44
Audio Control Switch Operation
* ............................................... 5-69
AUX/USB mode ......................................................................... 5-71
Bluetooth
® ......................................................................................... 5-90
Bluetooth®* .................................................................................. 5-90
Bluetooth® Hands-Free * .............................................................. 5-99
Bluetooth® Audio * ..................................................................... 5-108
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 5-119
Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-123
Sunvisors ................................................................................... 5-123
Interior Lights ........................................................................... 5-123
Accessory Socket ...................................................................... 5-125
Cup Holder ................................................................................ 5-126
Storage Compartments .............................................................. 5-131
Removable Ashtray
* .................................................................. 5-133
Windblocker .............................................................................. 5-133
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