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

3–18
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch (With
door-lock switch)
The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
can be set to lock or unlock automatically
by selecting any one of the functions from
the following table and using the door-lock
switch on the interior door panel.
NOTE
  Function number 3 in the following
table is the factory setting for your
vehicle.
  There are only a total of six auto
lock/unlock settings available for
automatic transmission vehicles,
and three for manual transmission
vehicles. Be sure to press the unlock
side of the door-lock switch the
correct number of times according to
the selected function number. If the
switch is mistakenly pressed seven
times on an automatic transmission
vehicle or four times on a manual
transmission, the procedure will be
cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.
Function
number Function *1
1 The auto door-lock function is
disabled.
2 Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more.
3 (Factory
Setting) Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more. Both the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock
when the ignition is switched from
ON to Off.
4 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock automatically.
5 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the selector lever is shifted from park
(P) to any other gear position, both
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap lock automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
Both the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap lock automatically when
the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer. Refer to Personalisation Features
on page 9-10 .
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3–19
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Settings can be changed using the
following procedure.
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors
must remain closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the
door-lock switch within 20 seconds of
switching the ignition ON, and make
sure a beep sound is heard about eight
seconds afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function
setting table, determine the function
number for the desired setting. Press
the unlock side of the door-lock switch
the same number of times as the
selected function number (Ex. If you
select function 2, press the unlock side
of the switch only 2 times).
5. Three seconds after the function setting
has been changed, a beep sound will
beep in the amount of the selected
function number. (Ex. Function number
3 = 3 beep sounds)
(Manual transmission vehicles)
Press 2 times
Press 3 times Current Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Function Number 3
Press 4 times Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Cancel settingCancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number) Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
(Automatic transmission vehicles)
Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Press 2 times
Press 3 times Current Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Press 4 times Function Number 3
Press 5 times Function Number 4
Press 7 times Function Number 5
Press 6 times
Function Number 6
Cancel settingCancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number) Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
NOTE
  The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked while the setting function is
being performed.
  The procedure can be cancelled by
pressing the lock side of the door-
lock switch.
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3–51
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Opening the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the roof is completely open.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the open direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is opened and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the open
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the open direction.
  If the switch is released while the
roof is opening, the roof stops
opening. If the switch is pressed in
the open direction again, the roof
resumes opening.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
  When the roof is half-open, the front
roof resumes opening after the rear
roof is completely open.
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3–52
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Closing the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Slightly slide the seats back if they are
in the foremost position.
6. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the close direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is closed and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the close
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps closing and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the close direction.
  If the switch is released while the
roof is closing, the roof stops closing.
If the switch is pressed in the close
direction again, the roof resumes
closing.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
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3–63
Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
  Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transmission and to 1 or R with a
manual transmission. Block the rear
wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision. In
addition, if the vehicle is driven with
snow accumulated on the bonnet,
the active bonnet system may not
activate normally in an emergency.
  Do not open or close the soft top
when the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F)
or less. The material of the soft top
could be damaged by freezing.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system (vehicle
with run-À at tyres), the system may not
function correctly when using tyres with
steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls
(page 4-146 ).
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
E u r o p e
When snow tyres are used, select the
speci¿ ed size and pressure (page 9-8 ).
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4–1*Some models.4–1
4When Driving



Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-11
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-33
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-42
Transmission ...................................... 4-48
Manual Transmission
Operation ...................................... 4-48
Automatic Transmission
Controls ........................................ 4-51
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-63
Lighting Control ........................... 4-63
Rear Fog Light
* ............................ 4-70
Turn and Lane-change Signals ..... 4-71
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer .......................................... 4-72
Headlight Washer
* ........................ 4-77
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-77
Horn ............................................. 4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-79
Brake .................................................. 4-81
Brake System ............................... 4-81
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-84 ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-86
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-87
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-88
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-90
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-90
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-93
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-93
Drive Selection ................................... 4-97
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-97
Power Steering................................... 4-99
Power Steering ............................. 4-99
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing
the push button start while
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes. O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transmission) or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transmission) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transmission)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is À ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.
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4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.
  The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
  The push button start system
functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the
key) 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 push
button start system functions have
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 .
  After starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a whining
sound from the engine compartment
can be heard.
 This is for improved exhaust gas
puri¿ cation and does not indicate any
parts defect. 1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transmission)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suf¿ ciently.
(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed suf¿ ciently.
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4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 

(Forced engine starting method) If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) À ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press
and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine,
such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) are
required.
  When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
À ashing.

(Automatic transmission) When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate. 7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
  After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
  After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) À ashes.
4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green)À ashes.
Transmitter
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on. 6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
  The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transmission).
  If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
À ashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
  If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning
again. If it does not illuminate,
have the vehicle checked at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position again,
perform the operation from the
beginning.
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