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

1–12
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Soft Top)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page 6-14



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-24



Convertible Top (Soft Top) ................................................................................... page 3-37



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-13



Fuel-¿ ller À ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-27



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-33



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-38



Boot Lid ................................................................................................................ page 3-22



Aerial ..................................................................................................................... page 5-14



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-30
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–13
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page 6-14



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-24



Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) ................................................................ page 3-44



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-13



Fuel-¿ ller À ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-27



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-33



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-38



Boot Lid ................................................................................................................ page 3-22



Aerial ..................................................................................................................... page 5-14



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-30
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–1*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Boot Lid ....................................... 3-21
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-24
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-27
Steering Wheel................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-29
Mirrors ............................................... 3-30
Mirrors ......................................... 3-30
Windows ............................................. 3-34
Power Windows ........................... 3-34
Convertible Top (Soft Top) ............... 3-37
Convertible Top (Soft Top) .......... 3-37 Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback) ..................... 3-44
Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback) ................. 3-44
Security System ................................. 3-53
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-53
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-53
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-55
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-59
Running-In ................................... 3-59
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-59
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-60
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-61
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-62
Winter Driving ............................. 3-62
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-65
Towing ................................................ 3-66
Towing Caravans and Trailers...... 3-66
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3–3
Before Driving
Keys
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
your code number ready.
NOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.
Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob.
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap, and opens the
boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer, according to the indication.
 


 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-42 .




 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-51 .
 


 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-51 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
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3–4
Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION
Changes or modi¿ cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/boot lid/fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock/unlock) when the ignition
is switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
  If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the
battery may be weak. To install a
new battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-31 ).
  Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
À ashes in the instrument cluster (for
vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-42 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or À ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
  Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
Transmitter
Operation buttons Operation indicator light
NOTE
 (European models) The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer
to Leaving Home Light on page
4-69 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-55 .
  (With the advanced keyless
function (European models))
 The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for con¿ rmation
when the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap are locked/unlocked using
the key.
(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
 A beep sound can be heard for
con¿ rmation when the doors and the
boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are locked/
unlocked using the key. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off.
 The volume of the beep sound can
also be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
NOTE
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the boot lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
Both of the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently
set volume. The setting changes
each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the
beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed
by doing any one of the following:
 


 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch.
The operation indicator light À ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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3–6
Before Driving
Keys
Lock button
To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap, press the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will À ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once. NOTE
  The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap cannot be locked by pressing the
lock button while any other door is
open. The hazard warning lights will
also not À ash.

(With the i-stop function
(European models))
 Removing the key from the vehicle,
closing both the doors and pressing
the LOCK button on the key while
the i-stop function is operating
(engine is stopped) will switch the
ignition OFF and lock both the doors
(Steering wheel also locks).
 Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 .   Make sure both doors and the boot
lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are locked after
pressing the button.
 (With double locking system) Pressing the lock button twice within
3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-13 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.
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3–7
Before Driving
Keys
*Some models.
Unlock button
To unlock the doors and the boot lid, press
the unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will À ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard twice.
NOTE
 (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the key, both
doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap will automatically lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights
willÀ ash for con¿ rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
 


 A door or the boot lid is opened.



 The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
 
(With theft-deterrent system) When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
turned off, the hazard warning lights
willÀ ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.
Boot button
To open the boot lid, press and hold the
boot button until the boot lid opens.
Type A Type B
Intrusion sensor cancel button *
To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of
the theft-deterrent system), press the
intrusion sensor cancel button within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will À ash three
times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-55 .
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3–9
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap, or open the boot lid while
carrying the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


 Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-52 .
 


 Key Left-in-Boot Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-52 .
 


 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-52 .
NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated,
you will be unable to start the engine
by carrying the key. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer for details. If the
advanced keyless entry system has been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9 .
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3–12
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
NOTE
  Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside
the cabin.
  If the key is left in the following
areas and you leave the vehicle, the
doors may be locked depending on
the radio wave conditions even if the
key is left in the vehicle.
 


 Around the instrument panel



 In the storage compartments or the
centre console
 


 Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
 
 The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
 Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
 If both the doors are closed even
though the boot lid is open, both
the doors and the fuel-¿ ller À ap will
lock.
NOTE
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection) *
 This system automatically unlocks
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap in the event the vehicle
is involved in an accident to allow
passengers to get out of the vehicle
immediately and prevent being
trapped inside. While the ignition
is switched ON and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inÀ ate the air bags, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from
the time of the accident.
 The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force
of the impact, and other conditions of
the accident.
 If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap will not
unlock.
 
 When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This
is a function for improving the
sealability, and it does not mean there
is a problem.
 If the vehicle battery is disconnected
for vehicle maintenance or other
reasons, the power windows will not
open or close automatically. If the
power windows do not open or close,
the automatic open/close mechanism
for the windows must be reset.
 Refer to Operating the Power
Windows on page 3-34 .
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