MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: MODEL MX-5, Model: MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017Pages: 609, PDF Size: 7.5 MB
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), take appropriate
action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), a
vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the centre display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-on Reminder
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched
Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (page
7-51 ) overrides the lights-on
reminder.
A personalised function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Active Bonnet Warning Beep *
If there is a problem with the active
bonnet and the warning light illumination,
a warning beep sound will be heard for
about 5 seconds every minute.
The active bonnet warning beep sound will
continue to be heard for approximately
35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding
is dangerous as the active bonnet
mechanism may not activate normally
and function as intended in the
event the vehicle were to contact a
pedestrian. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Retractable Fastback Warning
Beep*
When operating the retractable fastback
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable fastback operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
fastback, the warning beep is activated
continuously while operating the switch. If
the warning beep is activated continuously
while operating the switch, have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
E u r o p e a n m o d e l s
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard 6 times in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Except European models
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster À ashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or boot lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-boot Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all the
doors locked and the boot lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the boot. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and opening the boot lid. The key taken
out of the boot may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and boot are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
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.
The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
(European model)
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
(Except European model)
(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Vehicle Speed Alarm *
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in the
instrument cluster that the previously set
vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting
at which the warning is triggered.
120 km/h Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep*
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F) , a beep sound is heard
once and the outside temperature display
À ashes for about ten seconds.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-37 .
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-29 .
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or À ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .
Ty r e I n À ation Pressure Warning
Beep*
Vehicle with conventional tyres
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre in À ation pressures.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Conventional Tyres) on page
4-140 .
Vehicle with run- À at tyres
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds if the tyre pressures
decrease.
If the tyre pressure decreases extremely,
a beep sound will be heard for
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Run- À at Tyres) on page
4-144 .
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
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.
Lane Departure Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Speed Limiter Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a
warning beep operates continuously. The
warning beep operates until the vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed or less.
CAUTION
If the set speed is set lower than the
current vehicle speed by pressing the
SET
or RESUME/ switch, the
warning beep is not activated for about
30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by
3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive
over the set speed.
NOTE
When the system is temporarily
cancelled by depressing the accelerator
pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter
display shows the cancel display. If the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by
about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the
cancel display is displayed, the set speed
display À ashes but the warning sound is
not operated.
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If Trouble Arises
When Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
When Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened
If the battery is dead, the boot cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the boot can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-20 .
If the boot cannot be unlocked even
if the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top.
Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-41 .
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.
4. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle.
5. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
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6. Pull out the cap and open the boot lid.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
Do not pull the screw when pulling the
cap. Otherwise, the screw may fall off
and become lost.
Retractable fastback model
CAUTION
Do not touch the linkage and gears. If
sharp edges and gears are touched, it
could cause injury.
Roof operates electrically
1. Remove the aerial if it is installed.
Refer to Aerial on page 5-14 .
2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.
Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-51 .
Multi-information
display indication
NOTE
Stop operating the switch before
the front roof opens. If the switch is
continuously pressed, the front roof
opens and the following procedures
cannot be performed.
4. Switch the ignition OFF.
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