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

1–2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View A)



Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-20



Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-71



Lighting control..................................................................................................... page 4-63



Wiper and washer lever ......................................................................................... page 4-72



DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-89



Tyre pressure monitoring system set switch ....................................................... page 4-143



Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ................................................................. page 4-117



LDWS switch ...................................................................................................... page 4-109



i-stop OFF switch .................................................................................................. page 4-21



Outside mirror switch............................................................................................ page 3-30



Door-lock switch ................................................................................................... page 3-17



Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-36



Power window switches ........................................................................................ page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–7
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View A)



Wiper and washer lever ......................................................................................... page 4-72



Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-71



Lighting control..................................................................................................... page 4-63



Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-20



Power window switches ........................................................................................ page 3-34



Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-36



Outside mirror switch............................................................................................ page 3-30



DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-89



Tyre pressure monitoring system set switch ....................................................... page 4-143



Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ................................................................. page 4-117



LDWS switch ...................................................................................................... page 4-109



i-stop OFF switch .................................................................................................. page 4-21
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–54
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires some waiting time.
They are only available through an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
  If you lose a key, an Authorised
Mazda Repairer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to reset.
 Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
Operation
NOTE
  The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or
À ash if the key is placed in an area
where it is dif¿ cult for the system
to detect the signal, such as on the
instrument panel. Move the key to
a location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.
  Signals from a TV or radio station,
or from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the engine fails
to start, check the security indicator
light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  If the security indicator light À ashes
continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
it checked. If the engine is shut off
while the indicator light is À ashing,
you will not be able to restart it.
  Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system
is repaired, the keys are needed.
Make sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorised Mazda Repairer so that
they can be programmed.
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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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4–42
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci¿ cations.
Centre of Instrument panel
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Type A
(With Multi-information Display)Type B
(Without Multi-information Display) Instrument Cluster
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Red) Brake System Warning Light
*1*2 7-31
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-31
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-31
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1 7-31
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-31
* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-34
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4–44
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1 7-34
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-34
* Retractable Fastback Warning Indication 7-34
LED Headlight Warning Light *1 7-34
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Boot lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
* 120 km/h Warning Light *1 7-41
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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4–45
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-47
(White/Green)
* KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-9
Security Indicator Light *1 3-54
* Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light 3-48
(Green)
* i-stop Indicator Light 4-18
(White/Green) * i-ELOOP Indicator/Indicator Light 4-92
* Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication 4-39
* Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-47
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-47
* Shift Position Indication 4-52
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-63
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-68
Flashing the Headlights
4-68
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-70
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4–46
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-71
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-79
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-87
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-88
(Turns on)
7-34
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-89
* Select Mode Indication 4-98
(White)
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indication 4-143
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-105
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-117
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*1 4-109
(White/Amber)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(Green)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(White/Amber)
* Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
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4–47
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Wrench Indication/Indicator
Lights*
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been suf¿ ciently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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When Driving
Transmission
Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transmission vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector
lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode
while driving will not damage the
transmission.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.
NOTE
  If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
  If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to
M4/M5.
Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Manual shift mode indication
Gear position indication
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will À ash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transmission).
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