light MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2016 Owners Manual

7–47
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
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 trunk lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-7).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and trunk 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 3-7).
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-93).
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7–48
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) 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 Personalization Features on
page 9-9. The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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.
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8–25
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note \
that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light\
trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by ei\
ther ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).
215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In\
general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
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8–28
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is\
an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note \
that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light\
trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
11 5
“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the width
in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In gener\
al, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply \
construction”.
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9–7
Specifications
Specifications
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED*2— (—)
Low beam LED*2— (—)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED*2— (—)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2— (—)
Front side-maker lights 5W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights 28/8— (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (—)
High-mount brake light LED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-maker lights 5W5W (—)
Brake lights LED
*2— (—)
Taillights LED*2— (—)
Reverse lights 21W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE*1
Overhead light 10—
Trunk light 5—
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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9–10
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Vehicle
Door locks (page 3-15). Operation condition of auto lock/
unlock function Lock:
When
Driving
Unlock:
IGN Off Lock: When
Driving Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Out of
Park Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting Out of Park/
Lock: When
Driving Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock: When Driving/ Off A
C
Keyless entry system (page 3-3). Method for unlocking door using
transmitter
Driver's:
Once, All Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A
D
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Advanced keyless entry system (page 3-8). Method for unlocking door using
request switch/transmitter
Driver's:
Once, All Doors: Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A
D,
E
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Auto-lock function operation/non-operational Off
On/Off A—
Beep volume when locking/unlocking MediumHigh/
Medium/ Low/Off A
D,
E
Illuminated entry system (page 5-132). Time until interior lights turn off
after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A
—Time until interior lights turn off automatically when any door is not
closed completely 30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A
—
Auto-wiper control (page 4-41). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off*2A—
Daytime running lights (page 4-39). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
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9–11
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page
4-35). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off
*4
A —
Auto-light control (page 4-35). Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-66). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (page
4-65). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Lights-on reminder*6 (page
7-45). Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Coming home light (page 4-38). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A
—
Leaving home light (page 4-39). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
Turn indicator (page
4-40). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-40). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
System
Language Language indicated in display EnglishDepends on
market*7A —
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C
°F/°CAF
DistanceDistance unit indicated in display mi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-59).
Ending display On/off OffOn/Off B—
Fuel economy resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter reset
Off
On/Off B—
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
*3 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
 At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*4 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*5 Though these systems can be turned Of f, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On.*6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setti\
ng of auto headlight of f function set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-45.*7 Available only in display from the center display.
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-133
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-65
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
.........................................8-18
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system
......3-8
Operational range
............................3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep
......................................7-45
Air Bag Systems
.................................2-24
Ambient Temperature Display
............4-13
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............4-55
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the volume
....................5-55
Seek switch .................................... 5-56
Audio System
......................................5-13
AUX/USB mode
...........................5-57
Antenna
.........................................5-13
Audio control switch
.....................5-55
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
...........5-22
Audio set
[Type B (touchscreen)]
..................5-34
Operating tips for audio system
....5-14
Satellite radio
................................5-46
Automatic Transmission
.....................4-24
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........4-26
Direct mode
...................................4-33
Driving tips .................................... 4-33
Manual shift mode .........................4-27
Shift-lock override
........................4-26
Shift-lock system
...........................4-26
Shift position indication
................4-25
Transmission ranges
......................4-25
Warning light
.................................4-25
B
Back Trim Storage Box .....................5-138
Battery
.................................................6-36
Maintenance
..................................6-38
Replacement
..................................6-38
Specifications
..................................9-4
Battery Runs Out
.................................7-23
Jump-starting
.................................7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep
......................................7-48
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-74
Bluetooth® audio (Type A) ..........5-112
Bluetooth® audio (Type B) ..........5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-96
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-102
Troubleshooting
..........................5-128
Body Lubrication
................................6-32
Brakes Brakes assist
..................................4-53
Foot brake ...................................... 4-51
Pad wear indicator
.........................4-52
Parking brake
................................4-52
Warning light
.................................4-52
Break-In Period
...................................3-43
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide
...............................3-24
Cell Phones
.........................................8-19
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions
............2-15
Child-restraint system installation ...2-20
Installing child-restraint systems ...2-21
Climate Control System
........................5-2
Fully automatic type
........................5-9
Gas specifications
............................9-6
Manual type
.....................................5-5
Operating tips
..................................5-2
Vent operation
.................................5-3
Clock
...................................................5-26
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10–3
Index
Coming Home Light ...........................4-38
Console Box
......................................5-137
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
.................3-34
Cruise Control
.....................................4-89
Cruise control switch .....................4-89
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
....4-90
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................4-14
Cup Holder
........................................5-134
Customer Assistance
.............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-13
Daytime Running Lights
.....................4-39
Defogger Mirror
............................................4-45
Rear window
.................................4-45
Dimensions
...........................................9-5
Door Locks
..........................................3-10
Drive Selection
....................................4-61
Driving In Flooded Area
.....................3-47
Driving Tips Automatic transmission
.................4-33
Break-in period .............................. 3-43
Driving in flooded area ..................3-47
Driving on uneven road
.................3-48
Floor mat
.......................................3-44
Hazardous driving
.........................3-44
Overloading
...................................3-47
Rocking the vehicle
.......................3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-43
Winter driving
...............................3-45
Driving on Uneven Road
....................3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
.......4-57
DSC OFF indicator light
...............4-58
DSC OFF switch
...........................4-58
TCS/DSC indicator light
...............4-57
E
Emergency Starting Push-starting
..................................7-26
Starting a flooded engine
...............7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks
..............................7-31
Towing description
........................7-30
Emission Control System
....................3-23
Ending Screen Display
........................4-60
Engine Coolant
..........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview
.....6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-24
Hood release
..................................6-24
Oil
..................................................6-27
Starting
............................................4-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
...4-11
Essential Information
............................6-2
Event Data Recorder
...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................3-24
Exterior Care
.......................................6-59
Aluminum wheel maintenance
......6-64
Bright-metal maintenance
.............6-63
Convertible top maintenance .........6-64
Maintaining the finish
...................6-61
Plastic part maintenance
................6-66
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.............................4-46
Headlights
.....................................4-35
Flat Tire
.................................................7-3
Mounting the tire
...........................7-20
Removing a tire
.............................7-16
Floor Mat
............................................3-44
Fluid Brake/Clutch
.................................6-31
Washer
...........................................6-31
Fluids Classification
...................................9-4
Foot Brake
...........................................4-51
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