lights MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owner's Manual

4 –15 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Dashboard IlluminationWhen the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-45 .
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob. 
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position. 
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right. Dim
Bright Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on. 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
Display) When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions: 
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures. 
Sudden changes in outside
temperature. 
The vehicle is parked. 
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Warning/Indicator LightsInstrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboar d
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areasType A
(With Multi-information Display) Type B
(Without Multi-information Display)Instrument Cluster
Warning Indication/Warning LightsThese lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system o peration status or a system
malfunction. Signal Warning Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light *1*2
7-33
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-33
Engine Oil Warning Light *1
7-33
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light *1
7-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1
7-33*
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-36
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4 –27 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Signal Warning Lights Page
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light *1
7-36
ABS Warning Light *1
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System
Warning
7-33
ABS warning
7-36
Check Engine Light *1
7-36*
Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-36
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1
7-36*
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1
Flashing
7-36
Illuminate
7-41
(Red) *
KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
Malfunction
7-36
Except malfunction
7-41
(Amber) *
KEY Warning Indication 7-36*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1
Illuminated
7-36
Flashing
4-83
(Amber) *
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1
7-36*
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-36*
Retractable Fastback Warning Indication 7-36
LED Headlight Warning Light *1
7-36
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Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Signal Warning Lights Page
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-41*
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-41*
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41*
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41*
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
Check Fuel Cap 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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system o peration status or a system
malfunction. Signal Indicator Lights Page*
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1
2-37
(White/Green) *
KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-8
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Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Signal Indicator Lights Page
Security Indicator Light *1
3-48*
Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light 3-42*
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1
4-30
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-30*
Shift Position Indication 4-35
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-45
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-48
Flashing the Headlights
4-48
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-50
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-57
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-66
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-67
(Turns on)
7-36
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1
4-68*
Select Mode Indication 4-72
(White) *
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indication 4-108
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4 –30 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green) *
High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-78*
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1
4-90*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light *1
4-82
(White/Amber) Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-101
(Green) Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-101
*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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Wrench Indication/Indicator
Light *
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
6-20 . 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 sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have
a malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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4 –35 When Driving
Transmission Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning LightThe warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-26 .
Transmission Ranges 
The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-26 . 
The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transmission and prevents the
rear wheels from rotating.
WARNING Always set the selector lever to P and set
the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move
and cause an accident. CAUTION 
Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transmission. 
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transmission.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-53 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transmission are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING If the engine is running faster than idle,
do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot
be applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
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4 –45 When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control HeadlightsTurn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE 
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On *2
Daytime running lights On *1
Off On *1
Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off On On *2
On On *2
*1 The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
*2 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto he adlight off function.
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4 –46 When Driving
Switches and Controls With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto *2
Auto *3
Off Off On On *5
Daytime running lights On *1
Off On *4
Off On *1
Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off Auto *2
Auto *3
On On *5
On On *5
*1 The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
*2 The lights are turned on by the auto light function.
*3 The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switch ed from ON to any other position with the lights
turned on. The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.
*4 The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the auto
light function.
*5 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto he adlight off function.
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4 –47 When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.Auto-light control *
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
CAUTION 
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly. 
The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE 
The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels , or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-15 .
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .
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