turn signal MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

SignalWarning
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning
Light
*
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4- 9.
(Illuminate)
Lane Departure
Wa r n i n g S y s t e m
(LDWS) Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected a t an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The LDWS does not operate when th e warning indication/warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated un der the following conditions. Have your ve‐
hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 When the warning indication/warning light illuminates while driving the vehicle.
When the system is canceled automatically, the warning indication/warning light illu‐
minates. Normally, the system restores automatically and the warning indication/
warning light turns off, however, if the wa rning indication/warning light illuminates,
there may be a problem with the system.
 The warning indication/warning light does no t illuminate when the ignition is switched
ON.
 Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate
normally.
 When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Fo rward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected a t an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Fo rward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the warning in dication/warning light illuminates temporarily. If the warning in-
dication/warning light illuminates, ther e may be a problem with the system.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Blind Spot Monitor-
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor-
ing (BSM) OFF In-
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following co nditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operat-
ed.
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable Hardtop
Warning Indication*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there
is a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
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▼Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un-
fastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash
es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re-
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flash es for about 6 sec-
onds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the passeng er occupant classifi-
cation sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the passenger's seat. The sensor may
not function properly because the addi-
tional seat cushion could cause sensor in-
terference.
If a small child is seated on the passeng-
er's seat, the warning light may not oper-
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un-
fastened (only when th
e passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re-
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un-
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the passenger seat weight sensor
to function properly, do not place and sit
on an additional seat cushion on the pas-
senger's seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the ad ditional seat cush-
ion could cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the passeng-
er's seat, the warnin g light may not oper-
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi- cation/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/trunk lid securely.
Low Fuel Warning
Light The light turns on when
the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be-
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn-
ing Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi-
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-26
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica-
tion/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little wash-
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-26).

Tire Pressure Monitoring Syste
m Warning Light (Turns on)
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t urns off.
Wa r n i n g
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
WA R N I N G
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen an d result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition
of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system
monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is da ngerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a
dangerous accident.
If Trouble Arises
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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.
▼ 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 trunk lid cannot be locked.
▼Key Left-in-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk 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 trunk 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).
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-26.
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▼Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-103.
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼
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 Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED
*2― (―)
Low beam LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2― (―)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Front turn signal lights 28/8― (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Brake lights LED
*2― (―)
Taillights LED
*2― (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possibl e because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE*1
Overhead light 10―
Trunk light 5―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Specifications
Specifications
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ItemFeatureFactory Set-
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page
4-44). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*4
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-44). Timing by which lig
hts turn on Medium High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-76).
Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-75). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*6 (page
7-49). Warning beep volume High High/Low/Off A ―
Coming home light (page
4-47).
Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A―
Leaving home light (page
4-48).
Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
Turn indicator (page 4-49). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-49). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
System
Language Language indicated in display English
Depends on market
*7A―
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F °F/°C A F
DistanceDistance unit indicated in dis-
play mi mi/km A ―
Fuel Economy Monitor
(page 4-68).
Ending display On/off OffOn/Off B ―
Fuel economy resetting
procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A
reset
Off
On/Off B ―
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation ca n be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCT A) operation cannot be changed.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-56
Hood Release.................................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-55
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-33
IgnitionSwitch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-50
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-140
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-46
Indicator Lights................................. 4-28 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-30
Wrench......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-21
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-26
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-24
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-64 Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-66
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-66
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-66
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-65
Panel maintenance....................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-66
Seat belt maintenance..................6-64
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-65
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-65
Interior Lights Overhead light........................... 5-139
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-85
Camera and sensors..................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)........................................... 4-94
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear).....................4-96
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-91
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2 Key suspend function.................... 3-8
Transmitter.............. .......................3-4
Key Left-in-trunk compartment Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-51
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-51
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-52
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-79 LDWS switch.............................. 4-82
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-49
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-48
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