key MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2006 Quick Tips (in English)

GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started
Mazda MX-5 Miata Quick
Tips
®are designed to quickly
familiarize you with some
important features of your
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda
MX-5 Miata
Items identified in blue text
call out important informationTire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*
Warning light illuminates on
instrument cluster for a few
seconds with ignition on
If tire pressure is low, warning
light illuminates with audible
beep sound, adjust tire pressure
to correct specifications, perform
tire pressure adjustment before
driving, a digital tire pressure
gauge is recommended
Flashing warning light may
indicate malfunction, dealer
inspection required
WARNINGS: When using
a rear-facing infant-safety
seat always set the passenger
seat air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
An infant is in serious danger
of being injured or killed if front
passenger air bag is deployed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
and set air bag deactivation
switch to OFF positionPassenger air bag
deactivation
indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight is greater
than approximately 93 lb., light does
not illuminate, and the air bag/
pretensioner will deploy/activate
in an appropriate accident,
see Owner’s Manual
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
*Denotes optional equipment†For other rare circumstances when
passenger air bag can be shut off,
refer to NHTSA guidelines
Passenger’s seat air bag
deactivationswitch†
Deactivate passenger’s seat air bag
when using a child-safety seat
To deactivate/activate: Insert
ignition key or auxiliary key
(Advanced keyless entry*) in
switch (1), rotate to OFF/ON,
remove key
Passenger air bag off indicator
illuminates when air bag is
deactivated and ignition is on
Remote fuel filler release
lever
Located in rear compartment
between seats
Pull remote fuel-filler lid release
lever (1) to open fuel-filler lid
Behind seat storageMove seatbacks forward to access
additional storage compartments,
see Seats
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PA S S
AIRBAG
PA S S
AIRBAG
Always “ON”
Except
CRS used ON OFF
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GETTING STARTED
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Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
additional instructions
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner’s ManualPassenger’s door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger’s door;
both doors unlock simultaneously
Trunk request switch: Press (7) on
trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver’s
door; press again within a 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s door
Press and hold button (3)
for more than 1 secondto
open trunk
Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button
compartments such as glove
box or in open trunk, engine
may not start or warnings
may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged if start knob is left
in ACC position
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual
Replacing batterySee Owner’s Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, DO NOT SUBJECT to severe
impacts, liquids or place heavy
objects on advanced key or
leaving advanced key exposed
to direct sunlight or high
temperatures
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
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*Denotes optional equipment
Starting enginePress start knob
(8); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine
Tip: Engine will not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (5) to lock/unlock
doors, trunk and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storageLocking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (6) once on either
door to lock both doors
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver’s door request switch: Press
(6) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
both doors
LOCK ACC ON STARTPUSH
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GETTING STARTED
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Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Steering-wheel audio
controls*
To increase/decrease volume:
Press up/press down switch (1)
Press (2) to mute
Press (3) to select AM, FM1,
FM2, CD, SIRIUS* radio mode
Press up/press down (4) to
seek next/previous preset radio
station/CD track
Press and hold up/down (4)
to seek radio stations in AM,
FM1, FM2
Tilt steering-wheel leverPull lever (8) down to
unlock column, adjust angle
of column
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on; rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push lever
(2) forward/pull lever back to
original position
To flash high beams: Pull back
lever (2) slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (3);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights will turn off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed132
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Windshield wiper/
washerlever
Intermittent wiper: One click down
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks down
Fast wiper speed: Three clicks down
Single wipe: Push lever upWash and wipe: Pull lever (4)
toward you and hold; washer
and wipers will be activated
until lever is released
Cruise control*Operates above 19 mph
Press ON/OFF switch (5) to
enable/disable
To set speed: Press switch (6)
downand release
To increase set speed: Press switch
(6) up and release at desired speed
To decrease set speed: Press
switch (6) down and release at
desired speed
To cancel: Tap brake or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
or press CANCEL switch (7)
*Denotes optional equipment
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VOL+
–MODE
1475
ON OFF CANCEL
RES/+
SET/–
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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781011
433
16x1000r/min
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60
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km/hmph
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GAUGES AND CONTROLS
1. Dashboard illumination
control, Rotate to dim/brighten
2. Tachometer
Avoid red zone
3. Turn signal/hazard
warning on
4. Engine oil pressure gauge
If outside normal range,
stop vehicle safely and turn
off engine, check oil level
See Owner’s Manual for
scheduled maintenance
Tip: Needle fluctuates with
engine RPM, this is normal
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select odometer or trip
odometer A/B; press and hold
to reset selected trip odometer
• Cruise control* onAmber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• High beams on,see Getting Started
• Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
• Air bag readiness
If light flashes or stays on, the
air bags may not operate in an
accident; dealer inspection required
•
Brake system
Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• AT Automatic transmission
warning light*
• Charging system
Possible alternator or charging
system malfunction,dealer
inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
Indicates ABS malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• Door ajar
• Dynamic Stability
Control* off
• Tire pressure
monitoring system*,
see Getting Started
• Always fasten seat belts
DSC
OFF
*Denotes optional equipment
WARNING LIGHTS
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle safely and turn off
engine;check coolant level
when safe 8. Odometer/trip
odometer display
9. Shift/gear position
indicators*
10. Low fuel indicator
11. Fuel gauge
12-gallon/48-liter tank
• Flat tire warning light*
Flat tire or system malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• KEY*,see Getting Started
• TCS/DSC indicator light*
Flashes when traction control
or stability control is functioning,
steady light indicates malfunction
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine and
brake torque
TCS/DSC light may occasionally
flash while driving, this indicates
that the TCS/DSC was performing
a correction to help maintain
your best vehicle control, if
TCS/DSC light remains on,
see your Mazda Dealer
FLAT
TIRE

OFF ON
TRUNK OPENER
LOCKS
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Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase a new key;
store in a safe place
separate from vehicleAdvanced keyless entry/
start system/auxiliary key*
See Getting Started
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Never leave
children unattended with
key in vehicle
*Denotes optional equipment
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Remote keyless entry system*
Functions only with ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press button
(2); pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press button (3) for
driver’s door; press again within 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s door
Press and hold button (4) for
more than 1 second to open trunk
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (5) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning lights
flash; to stop, press any remote button
Power door locks*
Both doors can be locked/unlocked
using power door lock switch (2)
or by using key in driver’s door
To unlock driver’s door: Turn key
toward the front of vehicle
To unlock both doors: Turn key
and hold in unlock position for
more than 1 second
To lock both doors: Turn key
toward the back of vehicleRemote trunk-lid
release lock-out
Switch in ON position, remote
trunk release functions normal;
OFF position disables system;
switch located in trunk,
see Trunk
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2L
R
Manual door locks
To lock/unlock: Push button (1)
into handle/pull toward you
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Retractable key*
To fold/unfold: Press release
button (1)
Auxiliary key*See Getting Started

TRUNK
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk
Driving Tips
3. Instant Mobility System
emergency flat tire
repair kit (IMS)*
Your Mazda MX-5 Miata is
not equipped with a spare tire,
if tire repair is required, repair
tire with emergency flat tire
repair kit, see Owner’s Manual
for instructions
If equipped with optional run-
flat tire, see Owner’s Manual
4. Lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise
5. Remote trunk-lid release
lock-out,see Locks
6. Trunk light
Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system
7. Trunk release lever
Allows you to escape should
you become locked in trunk
To open: Slide lever in
direction of arrow, lever will
glow if it has been exposed
to lightTrunk
1. Tool bag
Contains lug wrench, tow
hooks and jack handle
2. Jack
To remove: Turn knob counter-
clockwise, open cover, turn
wing bolt counterclockwise,
remove jack
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when vehicle starts to move; you
may feel some brake pedal
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal
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Tire economy and tipsCheck pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
7,500-mile intervals; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressureDecal on the edge of the
driver’s door jamb provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*†Tire chains can damage
aluminum wheels; use on
steel wheels only
Tips: Use only genuine
Mazda tire chains; install only
on rear tires; install as tightly
as possible and retighten
periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with
gasoline, fully reinstall gas
cap by turning clockwise until
a clicking sound is heard, if gas
cap is not fully installed, Check
Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual