MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2015 Quick Guide (in English)

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When Driving
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas
emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
• When engine idling is stopped.
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transmission
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position.
Engine idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
Automatic transmission
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the
selector lever in the D or M position (not in second gear fixed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when
the brake pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is
depressed again or the selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second
gear fixed mode) or the R position. (For the purposes of safety, always keep
the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector lever while engine
idling is stopped.) 1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is
driven (except for driving in the R or M position second gear fixed mode) and
the vehicle is stopped.
Operation of i-stop Function
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven. • (Except European model)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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When Driving
i-stop OFF Switch
By pressing the switch until a beep sounds,
the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop
warning light (amber) in the instrument
cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again
until the beep sounds, the i-stop function
becomes operational and the i-stop warning
light (amber) turns off.
i-stop Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound
operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's
door is closed.
i-stop indicator light (green)/i-stop warning light (amber)
i-stop indicator light (green)
• The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns
off when the engine is restarted.
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle
is being driven.
• The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and
turns off when the engine is started. i-stop warning light (amber)
• The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is
pressed and the system is turned off. • (Except European model)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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When Driving
11 For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.
If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the
meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9ABS Warning Light Master Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
Check Engine Light
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)/ Low Engine Coolant
Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)
/Indicator Light (Green)
Automatic Transmission Warning Light10
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
19
2124
26
27High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber) /Indicator
Light (Green) Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
Brake System Warning Light
20
KEY Warning Light (Red) /Indicator
Light (Green)Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light
23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator Light LED Headlight Warning Light
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light
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12
13Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
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Seat Belt Warning Light
Door-Ajar Warning Light
14
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light18
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
28
34
35
36
37i-ELOOP Warning Light
(Amber)/Indicator Light (Green)
Shift Position Indication
38
39
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
Wrench Indicator Light
30
31
32
33TCS/DSC Indicator Light
Lights-On Indicator Light
Select Mode Indication
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator
Light(Amber)/ Adjustable Speed Limiter
Set Indicator Light (Green)
40Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
120 km/h Warning Light
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22
25
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light
Active Bonnet Warning Light
Flat Tyre Warning LightDSC OFF Indicator Light
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Indicator Light
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When Driving
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Lock-release button
Automatic Transmission Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the
lock-release button to shift (The
ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in
the lock-release button to shift.
Drive Selection Switch
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. Use the
sport mode when higher vehicle response is required such as merging onto
expressway or accelerating to overtake.
2. Pull the drive selection switch to the
side (backward) to cancel the sport mode.
1. Press the drive selection switch to the
side (forward) to select the sport mode.
Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Transmission”, “Drive Selection”.
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When Driving
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Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivity Switch
Centre
position
Without auto-light controlWith auto-light control
With intermittent wiperWith auto-wiper control
Operation of the Windscreen Wipers
Operation while pulling up lever
Intermittent (With intermittent wiper)
Low speed Switch
PositionWiper operation
High speed
When the wiper lever
is in the position,
the rain sensor senses
the amount of rainfall
on the windscreen and
turns the wipers on or
off automatically.
Auto control (With auto-wiper control)
Operation of the Headlights
For details, refer to Section 4, “Switches and Controls”.
Stop
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When Driving
14 For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver
support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar
sensors.
Driver awareness support systems
• Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
• High-Beam Control system (HBC)
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely
solely on the systems.
Nighttime visibility
Left/right side and rear side detection
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
• Adjustable Speed Limiter
Speed control Driver support system
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When Driving
Vehicle electric
devices
Vehicle electric
devices
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power Engine
Variable
voltage
alternator
Variable
voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre Tyre Capacitor
Capacitor DC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
i-ELOOP System
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the
power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable
battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the
battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
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When Driving
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Variable voltage
alternator
Capacitor DC-DC converter
The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the audio display.
Indication on display
Control Status Display
Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery.
Displays the status of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery and being
supplied to the electrical devices (whole
vehicle in display is illuminated
simultaneously).
i-ELOOP System
CAUTION
• Variable voltage alternator
High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch
them.
• DC-DC converter
• Capacitor
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”, “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
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When Driving
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all
four tyres. If the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the
driver by indicating the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the
instrument cluster and operating a beep sound.
In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system
operates normally.
• A tyre pressure is adjusted.
• Tyre rotation is performed.
• A tyre or wheel is replaced.
• The tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light is illuminated.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
For details, refer to Section 4, “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”.
Vehicle with Conventional Tyres
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tyre. Vehicle with Run-flat Tyres
If tyre pressure is too low in one or more tyres, the system will inform the driver
via the warning light in the instrument cluster and by the warning beep sound.
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Interior Features
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Air intake selector switch A/C switchMode selector dial
Temperature control dialFan control dial
Rear window defogger switch
Air-Conditioning System (Fully Automatic Type)
Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air conditioning (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan control dial to the 0 position.
For details, refer to Section 5, “Air-Conditioning System”.
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