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

7–32
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System
Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System
Warning Indication/
Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
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7–34
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering
wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates
continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate normally. If
this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped
or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into
protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate
a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the
system to return to normal.
Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/À ashes, the system
may have a malfunction. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
Master Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
*
Type A instrument cluster
(Master warning indication)
Displays when noti¿ cation of the system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Master warning light)
The master warning light displays when a warning message occurs.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/
indicator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the
“Warning” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-33 .
Type B instrument cluster
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system. There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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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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7–44
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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7–46
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
I f t h e r e i s a n o t i¿ cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
(Display example)
If the warning light turns on/À ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-42 )
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in
the P position. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when a seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened while the i-stop function is
operating. Press the push button start again
to start the engine. For automatic
transmission vehicles, shift the shift
lever to the P position before starting
the engine.)
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked. Release the steering lock.
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7–52
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or boot lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-boot Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all the
doors locked and the boot lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the boot. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and opening the boot lid. The key taken
out of the boot may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and boot are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
i-stop Warning Beep *
 














 If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is stopped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.
 


 The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
 

 
(European model)
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
 

 
(Except European model)



 
(Manual transmission)
 With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
 

 
(Automatic transmission)
 With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
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7–54
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Lane Departure Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Speed Limiter Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a
warning beep operates continuously. The
warning beep operates until the vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed or less.
CAUTION
If the set speed is set lower than the
current vehicle speed by pressing the
SET
or RESUME/ switch, the
warning beep is not activated for about
30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by
3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive
over the set speed.
NOTE
When the system is temporarily
cancelled by depressing the accelerator
pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter
display shows the cancel display. If the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by
about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the
cancel display is displayed, the set speed
displayÀ ashes but the warning sound is
not operated.
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8–21
Customer Information
Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
When disposing your old battery, please refer to the information as follows.
Information on Disposal in the European Union
These crossed-out wheeled bin symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sales where you
purchased the items.
NOTE
The bottom two letters might be used in combination with the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement established by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
“Pb” and “Cd” mean lead and cadmium respectively.
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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine
oil With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Left-hand drive model 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transmission Left-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission Saudi Arabia 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Except above 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission À uid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
Item Vehicle speci¿ cation
Soft top model Retractable fastback
model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in) 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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9–9
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Standard tyre
(Except Arab Gulf Cooperation Council)
Tyre size InÀ ation pressure
Front Rear
195/50R16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
195/50RF16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
(Arab Gulf Cooperation Council)
Tyre size InÀ ation pressure
Front Rear
195/50RF16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
Winter tyre
Tyre size InÀ ation pressure
Front Rear
195/50R16
*1 M S 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi)
205/45R17
*2 M S 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi)
*1 Load index and Speed Symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V
*2 Load index and Speed Symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V/84W
Wheel nut tightening torque
When installing a tyre, tighten the wheel nut to the following torque.
108—147 N·m (12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf)
Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-47 .
Brakes
If you require information regarding the wear limit speci¿ cation for the brake disc plates
and the measurement method, please contact an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer. The information is made freely available.
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