lights MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

7–48
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
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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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications
Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners w\
ho wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-042B-162016 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-042B-162016 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-026G-162016 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-026G-162016 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-031C-162016 OWNER'S MANUAL (English)
9999-FC-031C-162016 OWNER'S MANUAL (French)
9999-PR-031C-162016 OWNER'S MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-072F-162016 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
9999-95-NAVI-16R2016 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL (English)
9999-EC-NAVI-16R2016 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL (English and French)
9999-PR-NAVI-16R2016 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL (Spanish)
WORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train,\
body and
chassis.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the ent\
ire electrical system.
OWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operatio\
n of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
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Specifications
Specifications
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1 (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beamLED*2— (—)
Low beamLED*2— (—)
Daytime running lightsLED typeLED*2— (—)
Bulb type21W21W (7440)
Parking lightsLED*2— (—)
Front side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights28/8— (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights5*3WY5W (—)
High-mount brake lightLED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Brake lightsLED*2— (—)
TaillightsLED*2— (—)
Reverse lights21W21W (7440)
License plate lights5W5W (—)
*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 bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1
Overhead light10—
Trunk light5—
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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9–10
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory SettingAvailable 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
AC
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: TwiceAD
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds90 seconds/60 seconds/30 secondsA—
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: TwiceAD,E
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds90 seconds/60 seconds/30 secondsA—
Auto-lock function operation/non-operationalOffOn/OffA—
Beep volume when locking/unlockingMedium
High/Medium/Low/Off
AD,E
Illuminated entry system (page 5-132).
Time until interior lights turn off after closing door15 seconds
60 seconds/30 seconds/15 seconds/7.5 seconds
A—
Time until interior lights turn off automatically when any door is not closed completely30 minutes60 minutes/30 minutes/10 minutesA—
Auto-wiper control (page 4-41).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/Off*2A—
Daytime running lights (page 4-39).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/OffA—
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory SettingAvailable Settings
Settings Change Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page 4-35).Time until headlights turn off30 seconds
120 seconds/90 seconds/60 seconds/30 seconds/Off*4
A—
Auto-light control (page 4-35).Timing by which lights turn onMedium
High/Med. High/Medium/Med. Low/Low
A—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-66).Operational/non-operational*5OnOn/OffA—
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (page 4-65).Operational/non-operational*5OnOn/OffA—
Lights-on reminder*6 (page 7-45).Warning beep volumeOffHigh/Low/OffA—
Coming home light system (page 4-38).Time until headlights turn off30 seconds
120 seconds/90 seconds/60 seconds/30 seconds/Off
A—
Leaving home light system (page 4-39).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/OffA—
Turn indicator (page 4-40).Beep volumeLowHigh/LowA—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-40).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/OffA—
System
LanguageLanguage indicated in displayEnglishDepends on market*7A—
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in display°F or °C°F/°CAF
DistanceDistance unit indicated in displaymi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-59).
Ending displayOn/offOffOn/OffB—
Fuel economy resetting procedureLinkage/non-linkage with fuel economy reset and trip meter resetOffOn/OffB—
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (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 Off, 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 off 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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10–3
Index
Coming Home Light System ..............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 .......................................6-57
Aluminum wheel maintenance ......6-62
Bright-metal maintenance .............6-61
Convertible top maintenance.........6-62
Maintaining the finish ...................6-59
Plastic part maintenance ................6-64
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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Index
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) .........4-84
Fuel
Filler lid and cap............................3-25
Gauge ............................................4-12
Requirements.................................3-22
Tank capacity ..................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display .................4-60
Fuel Economy Monitor .......................4-59
Ending screen display ...................4-60
Fuel consumption display .............4-60
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened ...........................................7-29
Fuses ...................................................6-52
Panel description ...........................6-54
Replacement ..................................6-52
G
Gauges ...................................................4-9
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-46
Hazardous Driving ..............................3-44
Head Restraint .......................................2-6
Headlights
Coming home light system............4-38
Control...........................................4-35
Flashing .........................................4-38
High-low beam ..............................4-38
Leaving home light system ...........4-39
Leveling.........................................4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC) ....4-66
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) ....................4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ...................4-53
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-47
Hood Release ......................................6-24
Horn ....................................................4-46
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) .............................................4-65
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ......4-74
Camera and sensors .......................4-64
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-84
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ............................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) .........................................4-69
Radar sensors (rear).......................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-81
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes.................................................7-33
Ignition
Switch ..............................................4-2
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ......................................7-46
Illuminated Entry System .................5-132
Immobilizer System ............................3-39
Indicator Lights ...................................4-18
Low engine coolant temperature ...4-20
Wrench ..........................................4-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level ....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ...............6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............6-31
Instrument Cluster .................................4-9
Interior Care ........................................6-64
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing .........................................6-66
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim ................................................6-65
Cleaning the window interiors ......6-66
Dashboard precautions ..................6-64
Interior Lights
Overhead light .............................5-131
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10–5
Index
J
Jack .......................................................7-4
Jump-Starting ......................................7-23
K
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) .................7-47
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ...........7-47
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep ....................................................7-46
Key Suspend Function ..........................3-7
Keyless Entry System ...........................3-3
Keys ......................................................3-2
Key suspend function ......................3-7
Transmitter ......................................3-4
L
Label Information .................................9-2
Lane-Change Signals ..........................4-40
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ...............................................4-69
LDWS switch ................................4-72
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Warning Sound ....................................7-47
Leaving Home Light System ..............4-39
Light Bulbs
Replacement ..................................6-45
Specifications ..................................9-7
Lighting Control..................................4-35
Lights-on Reminder ............................7-45
Lubricant Quality ..................................9-4
M
Maintenance
Information ......................................6-2
Scheduled ........................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor ..........................6-20
Manual Transmission Operation .........4-21
Recommendations for shifting ......4-22
Message Indicated on Display ............7-43
Meters and Gauges ................................4-9
Mirror Defogger ..................................4-45
Mirrors
Outside mirrors..............................3-28
Rearview mirror ............................3-29
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ....................4-10
Outside Mirrors ...................................3-28
Outside Temperature Display ..............4-13
Overhead Light .................................5-131
Overheating .........................................7-27
Overloading .........................................3-47
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood ...........................6-25
Engine compartment overview .....6-26
Key battery replacement ...............6-38
Opening the hood ..........................6-24
Owner maintenance precautions ...6-22
P
Parking Brake ......................................4-52
Personalization Features .......................9-9
Power Steering ....................................4-63
Power Windows ..................................3-31
R
Radar Sensors (Rear) ..........................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........4-81
Rear Window Defogger ......................4-45
Rearview Mirror ..................................3-29
Recommended Oil ..............................6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data ..................8-21
Recreational Towing ...........................3-49
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ...............................................8-17
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Index
Trouble
Battery runs out .............................7-23
Emergency starting ........................7-26
Emergency towing ........................7-30
Flat tire ............................................7-3
Overheating ...................................7-27
Parking in an emergency .................7-2
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened ...........................................7-29
When trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-49
Trunk Lid ............................................3-18
Inside trunk release lever ..............3-20
When trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-49
Turn Signals ........................................4-40
V
Vanity Mirrors ...................................5-131
Vehicle Information Labels ...................9-2
W
Warning Lights ....................................4-16
Warning Sound is Activated ................7-45
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep .................................7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep .................................7-48
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep .................................7-46
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) .....7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) .....7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ...............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) warning sound ................7-47
Lights-on reminder ........................7-45
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep ..................7-46
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ...............................................7-47
Warranty ..............................................8-15
Weights..................................................9-6
Windblocker ......................................5-138
Windows
Power windows .............................3-31
Windshield Washer .............................4-44
Windshield Wipers ..............................4-42
Winter Driving ....................................3-45
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades.............................................6-33
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