washer fluid MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 Owners Manual (in English)
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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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6Maintenance and Care
  How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
   Essential  Information  ........................................................................  6-2 
  Introduction  ...................................................................................  6-2 
  Scheduled  Maintenance  .....................................................................  6-3 
  Scheduled  Maintenance  ................................................................  6-3 
  Maintenance  Monitor  ..................................................................  6-10 
  Owner  Maintenance .........................................................................  6-12 
  Owner  Maintenance  Precautions  ................................................  6-12 
  Bonnet  .........................................................................................  6-14 
  Engine  Compartment  Overview  .................................................  6-16 
  Engine  Oil  ...................................................................................  6-17 
  Engine  Coolant ............................................................................  6-20 
  Brake/Clutch  Fluid  ......................................................................  6-22 
  Window and Headlight Washer Fluid .........................................  6-23 
  Body  Lubrication  ........................................................................  6-24 
  Wiper  Blades  ...............................................................................  6-24 
  Battery  .........................................................................................  6-28 
  Key  Battery  Replacement  ...........................................................  6-31 
  Tyres  ............................................................................................  6-33 
  Light  Bulbs ..................................................................................  6-38 
  Fuses  ...........................................................................................  6-47 
  Appearance  Care..............................................................................  6-53 
  Exterior  Care  ...............................................................................  6-53 
  Interior  Care  ................................................................................  6-64 
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
      Owner  Maintenance  Precautions
            R o u t i n e   S e r v i c e
    We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
   
 
 
     Engine Oil Level (page  6-20 ) 
 
 
 
     Engine Coolant Level (page  6-20 ) 
 
 
 
     Brake and clutch Fluid Level (page  6-22 ) 
 
 
 
     Washer Fluid Level (page  6-23 ) 
 
 
 
     Battery Maintenance (page  6-30 ) 
 
 
 
     Tyre In À ation Pressure (page  6-34 )
  Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only 
for items that are easy to perform.
  As explained in the Introduction (page  6-2 ), several procedures can be done only by a 
quali ¿ ed service technician with special tools.
  Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty 
coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the 
vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an 
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and  À uids. Please 
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
  We recommend that you entrust the oil and  À uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorised 
Mazda Repairer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
 Engine Compartment Overview
Windscreen washer fluid reservoirBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Battery
Fuse blockCooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
  Left-hand  drive  model
  Right-hand  drive  model
 Window and Headlight 
Washer Fluid
 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
 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. 
  Inspect  À uid level in the washer  À uid 
reservoir; add  À uid if necessary.
  Use plain water if washer  À uid is 
unavailable.
  But use only washer  À uid in cold weather 
to prevent it from freezing.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
 Signal   Warning   Action  to  be  taken 
  Low  Fuel  Warning  Light  The light turns on when the remaining fuel is 
about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
 NOTE
 The light illumination timing may vary 
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves 
around according to the driving conditions 
and the vehicle posture.  Add  fuel. 
  120km/h  Warning  Light *
 The 120 km/h warning light illuminates when 
the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.  Lower the vehicle speed. 
  Low  Washer  Fluid  Level 
Warning Indication/
Warning Light 
*
 This warning light indicates that little washer 
 À uid remains.  Add  washer  À uid (page  6-23 ). 
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 Index
 Engine 
  Bonnet release ............................... 6-14 
  Coolant .......................................... 6-20 
 Engine compartment overview ..... 6-16 
 Exhaust  gas.................................... 3-26 
 Oil .................................................. 6-17 
 Starting  ............................................ 4-5 
 Engine  Coolant  Temperature 
Gauge ......................................... 4-27,  4-36 
 Essential  Information  ............................ 6-2 
 Exhaust  Gas  ........................................ 3-26 
 Exterior  Care  ....................................... 6-53 
 Aluminium wheel maintenance..... 6-58 
 Bright-metal  maintenance  ............. 6-57 
  Cavity protection ........................... 6-57 
 Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) 
Maintenance .................................. 6-61 
  Convertible Top (Soft Top) 
Maintenance .................................. 6-58 
 Maintaining  the  ¿ nish ................... 6-55 
 Paint damage touch-up .................. 6-57 
 Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-63 
 Undercoating  ................................. 6-57 
 F 
 Flasher 
 Hazard  warning  ............................. 4-79 
 Headlights  ..................................... 4-63 
 Flat  Tyre  ................................................ 7-3 
 Mounting the tyre .......................... 7-17 
 Removing a tyre ............................ 7-14 
 Floor  Mat  ............................................ 3-61 
 Fluid 
 Brake/Clutch  ................................. 6-22 
 Washer  ........................................... 6-23 
 Fluids 
 Classi ¿ cation ................................... 9-5 
 Foot  Brake ........................................... 4-81 
 Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-129  Fuel 
 Filler  À ap and cap .......................... 3-27 
 Gauge  ................................... 4-27,  4-36 
 Requirements................................. 3-24 
 Tank  capacity  .................................. 9-6 
 Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-94 
 Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-93 
 Control status display .................... 4-94 
 Effectiveness  display ..................... 4-96 
 Ending screen display ................... 4-96 
 Fuel consumption display ............. 4-94 
 Fuel-Filler  Flap 
 When  fuel- ¿ ller  À ap cannot be 
opened ........................................... 7-26 
 Fuses  ................................................... 6-47 
 Panel  description  ........................... 6-50 
 Replacement  .................................. 6-47 
 G 
 Gauges ................................................. 4-24 
 H 
 Hazard  Warning  Flasher ...................... 4-79 
 Hazardous  Driving  .............................. 3-60 
 Head  Restraint ....................................... 2-8 
 Headlight  Washer  ................................ 4-77 
 Headlights 
 Coming home light ........................ 4-68 
 Control........................................... 4-63 
 Flashing  ......................................... 4-68 
 High-low  beam  .............................. 4-68 
 Leaving home light ....................... 4-69 
 Levelling  ....................................... 4-70 
 Running  lights  ............................... 4-70 
 Washer  ........................................... 4-77 
 High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-103 
 High Beam Control System (HBC) 
indicator light (green) .................. 4-105 
 Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-84 
 Horn  .................................................... 4-79 
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Index
 I 
 i-ACTIVSENSE ................................ 4-100 
 Adaptive Front Lighting System 
(AFS) ........................................... 4-102 
 Adjustable speed limiter .............. 4-122 
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .... 4-112 
 Camera and sensors ..................... 4-100 
 Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-129 
 High Beam Control System 
(HBC) .......................................... 4-103 
 Lane Departure Warning System 
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-106 
 Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-132 
 Rear  Cross  Traf ¿ c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-119 
 i-ELOOP  ............................................. 4-90 
 Control status display .................... 4-92 
 i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-92 
 i-stop  ................................................... 4-13 
 i-stop OFF switch .......................... 4-21 
 Indicator light (Green)................... 4-18 
 Vehicle roll prevention function .... 4-22 
 Warning light (Amber) .................. 4-18 
 i-stop warning beep ............................. 7-52 
 If a Warning Light Turns On or 
Flashes................................................. 7-31 
 Ignition 
  Switch .............................................. 4-4 
 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) 
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-51 
 Illuminated Entry System ................. 5-124 
 Immobilizer  System  ............................ 3-53 
 Indicator  Lights  ................................... 4-45 
 Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-47 
 Wrench  .......................................... 4-47 
 Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-22 
 Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-20 
 Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-20 
 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-23 
 Instrument  Cluster ............................... 4-24 
 Instrument Panel Illumination ............. 4-28  Interior  Care  ........................................ 6-64 
 Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-66 
 Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-66 
 Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-65 
 Panel  maintenance ......................... 6-66 
 Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-66 
 Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-64 
 Upholstery  maintenance  ................ 6-65 
 Vinyl upholstery maintenance ....... 6-65 
 Interior  Lights 
  Boot light ..................................... 5-123 
  Overhead light ............................. 5-123 
 
J 
  Jack ....................................................... 7-6 
  Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-20 
 K 
 Key Left-in-boot Warning Beep (With the 
advanced keyless function) ................. 7-52 
 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With 
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-52 
 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning 
Beep .................................................... 7-51 
 Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8 
 Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3 
 Keys  ...................................................... 3-2 
 Key suspend function ...................... 3-8 
 Transmitter  ...................................... 3-5 
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