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

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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION
 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As
a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out.
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6–9
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterFlexible*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12 months/16,000km (10,000 miles))
FixedRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions)
R
Puerto RicoRR
Fuel lines and hoses*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*4IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*5
Driveshaft dust bootsII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterIIIIIIRIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5Inspect annually.
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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months61218243036424854606672
×1000 km10203040506070809010011 0120
ENGINE
Drive beltsIII
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemIII
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterRRRRRR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2I*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I*2I
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidRRR
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIIIIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIIIIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5Inspect annually.
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6–16
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months369121518212427303336
×1000 km51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemI
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIII
Brake fluidR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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6–18
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months394245485154576063666972
×1000 km6570758085909510010511 011 5120
ENGINE
Drive beltsII
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemII
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIII
Brake fluidRR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
 Brake and clutch fluid level (page 6-31) Engine coolant level (page 6-29) Engine oil level (page 6-28) Washer fluid level (page 6-31)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-41)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mec\
hanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this m\
anual.
 Engine coolant (page 6-29) Engine oil (page 6-27)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by\
an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-8)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance,
tire clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for the
vehicle.
Tire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease which
could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap
that is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly when
the tires are cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-96.
NOTE
 Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold. Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
 Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim. Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help increase tire life
and distribute wear more evenly.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4.
During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONL Y) spare tire in rotation.
Forward
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
 Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 9-8) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-96.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be reduced if rotated from side to
side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
 Tires not of the designated size Tires of different sizes or types at
the same time Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed,
the rotation of the left and right wheels
will be different and will thus apply
a constant load on the limited-slip
differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
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7–8
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
10. Install the bottle to the air compressor
and press it in until the left and right
tabs are engaged securely.
Tabs
11. Insert the air compressor plug into the
accessory socket inside the vehicle and
switch the ignition to ACC.
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page
5-133.
Compressor
Compressor plug
CAUTION
When inserting the air compressor
plug into or removing it from the
accessory socket, make sure that the
air compressor switch is off. When
turning the air compressor on/off, use
the air compressor switch.
12. The sealant is injected into the tire
when the air compressor is switched
on. After the sealant is injected
completely, wait until the tire inflation
pressure increases to the specified tire
inflation pressure.
NOTE
The inflation pressure may increase to
about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5
psi) temporarily to inject the sealant
through the valve. Normally, the inflation
pressure decreases gradually and it
reaches the actual inflation pressure after
about 30 seconds.
WARNING
Never use the air compressor above 300
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):
Using the air compressor at an
inflation pressure above 300 kPa (3.1
kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) continuously
is dangerous. If the air compressor
overheats, hot air will be exhausted
and you could get burned.
CAUTION
If the air compressor operates slowly
or becomes hot, this indicates
overheating. Turn the air compressor
off immediately and cancel the
procedure. In this case, leave the air
compressor turned off for about 30
minutes or longer and wait until the
temperature decreases.
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