buttons MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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qTransmitter
Retractable key type
Lock button
Unlock button
Trunk buttonPanic button
Non-retractable key type
Unlock button Lock button
Panic button
Trunk button
NOTE
l(U.S.A.)
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
l(CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTE
If the lock and unlock buttons are
pressed sequentially, the hazard
warning lights may not flash correctly.
Lock button
To lock the doors, press the lock button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
To confirm that all the doors have been
locked, press the lock button again within
5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
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3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or
equivalent) into the front portion of the
holder with the positive pole (
)
facing up. Press on the B portion of the
battery to set the battery.
Front of
holder Front
coverBack cover
B
CAUTION
Do not press any buttons when
replacing the battery. The electronic
code could be altered and cause the
keyless entry system to malfunction.
If the keyless entry system fails to
operate, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
4. Align the front and back covers and
snap the transmitter shut.
qService
If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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lBefore lowering or raising the top, stop
in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
lMake sure nothing is on the top or near
the back window when raising or
lowering the top.
Even small objects may interfere and
cause damage.
lWhen lowering the top, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
lSecure all loose objects inside before
driving with the top down.
lTo help prevent burglary or vandalism
and to ensure that the passenger
compartment stays dry, close the top
securely and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle.
lDon't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the top.
lDon't raise or lower the top when the
temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the top material.
lDon't lower the top when it's wet. If the
top dries while folded, it will
deteriorate and shrink.
lLowering the top while it's wet can
also cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
lDon't raise or lower the top when the
wind is strong; the wind could damage
the top.
qLowering the Convertible Top
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
4. Remove all objects in the top storage
area.
WARNING
Objects in the Storage Area:
Putting heavy or sharp objects in the
top storage area is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision, they
can become projectiles that might hit
and injure passengers.
Don't place heavy or sharp objects in
the top storage area.
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the top latches.
Unlock button
Top latch
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qRaising the Convertible Top
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
4. Undo the fasteners and straps.
5. Remove the top covering and store it
properly in the trunk.
6. Unlock the top latches and open them
fully.
7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the top
up and forward until it's against the
windshield header.
Windshield header
8. After securely hooking the top latches
onto the windshield header, push each
latch up with the palm of your hand
until the lock buttons click and the
latches are locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it.
Driving with the top unlocked could
damage the top.
NOTE
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose
(rattles) after being locked by the top
latches, have it inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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WARNING
Fastening Mechanisms:
It is dangerous to place your hands or
fingers near the fastening
mechanisms. Your hands or fingers
could be caught and injured by the
mechanism. Always keep your hands
and fingers away from the fastening
mechanisms when moving the top.
lWhen removing the hardtop, make sure
the operation is performed by 2
persons.
lBefore removing or installing the
hardtop, be sure you are parked out of
traffic in a flat area near the location
your top is to be stored.
lWhen removing the hardtop, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
lSecure all loose objects inside before
driving with the hardtop removed.
lDon't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the hardtop.
lDon't remove or install the hardtop
when the wind is strong; the wind
could damage the hardtop.
lBefore removing the hardtop, lower the
antenna.
lRemoving the hardtop while it's wet
can cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
qRemoving the Detachable
Hardtop
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
4. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the top latches.
Unlock button
Top latch
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5. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the side latches.
Unlock button
Side latch
6. Disconnect the rear window defroster
coupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
7. Slide the hardtop rearward while
pressing down on the rear deck latches
to unlock the latches.
Rear deck latch
Hardtop
8. Lift the hardtop straight off the body to
prevent damage to the rear deck latches
and studs.
Rear deck stud
WARNING
Windshield's Edges:
Not being careful of the windshield's
edges when getting into or out of the
vehicle is dangerous. The windshield's
edges could scratch and cause
injuries.
Be careful of the windshield's edges
when getting into or out of the vehicle.
CAUTION
lBe careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
lUse extreme care when carrying the
hardtop to prevent scratching or
other damage to it.
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5. Align the rear deck latches with the
rear deck studs and set the hardtop
squarely onto the body.
Rear deck stud
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
Rear deck latch
6. Slide the hardtop forward while
pressing down on the rear deck latches
to lock the latches, and then verify that
they are secure by attempting to lift the
rear of the hardtop.
Rear deck latch
CAUTION
lBe careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
lThe rear defogger grid and the
defogger cord could be damaged
when removing or installing the top.
Make sure the rear defogger grid
isn't folded and the defogger cord
isn't caught between the vehicle's
body and the top.
7. Push each top latch up with the palm of
your hand until the lock buttons click
and the latches are locked.
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8. Push each side latch down with the
palm of your hand until the lock
buttons click and the latches are
locked.
Side latch
CAUTION
After installation, verify that all latches
are secure. Operating the vehicle with
unlocked latches may cause hardtop
damage or loss.
9. Reconnect the rear window defroster
coupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
NOTE
If the top rattles even when all latches
are secure, drive slowly and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
inspection.
qDetachable Hardtop Appearance
Care
Refer to detachable hardtop maintenance
(page 8-46) for information on detachable
hardtop appearance care.
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qOperating the Radio
Band selector buttonSatellite button*
Display
Channel preset buttonsScan button
Manual tuning dial
*For reception of optional Sirius digital satellite radio.
Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold Sirius digital satellite radio unit.
For information on use, read the manual accompanying the Sirius unit.
Subscription of Sirius digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii).Seek tuning
button
Auto memory
button/Electric
serial number
button*
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the“ST”indicator will go
out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
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qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Playerí
Main display Fast-forward buttonMD play button
Reverse button Repeat button MD displayMD slot
Random buttonMD display button
Track up
button
Track down
buttonScan button
Display
button
MD eject
button
Display
feed dial
Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-
loading mechanism will set the MD and
begin play. There will be a short lapse
before play begins while the player reads
the digital signals on the MD.
The track number and the elapsed play
back time for the current track will be
displayed on the display.
NOTE
When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed play
back time, turn the audio control dial to
the right. Turn the dial to the left to
return to the previous display.
Playing
Press the MD play button (
)to
start playing when a MD is in the unit.
Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button (
) to eject the
MD.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
)
to reverse through a track at high speed.
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