MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various featur es for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview.............................. 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A)........1-2
Interior Equipment (View B)........ 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C)........ 1-4
Interior Equipment (View D)........1-5
Exterior Overview............................. 1-7Convertible Top (Soft Top)...........1-7
Convertible Top (Hardtop)........... 1-8
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Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒDoor-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-21
„ Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-50
… Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-45
† Wiper and washer lever......................................................................................... page 4-51
‡ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................... page 4-68
ˆ Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF switch........................................page 4-84
‰ Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-30
Š Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-18
‹ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-33
ΠPower window switches........................................................................................ page 3-33
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installatio n position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒAudio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-14
„ Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................ page 4-16
… Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-12
† Cruise control switches. .......................................................................................page 4-111
‡ Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4- 4
ˆ Retractable hardtop switch.................................................................................... page 3-44
‰ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-57
Š Seat warmer switches............................................................................................ page 2-12
‹ Steering shift switches...........................................................................................page 4-38
ΠLock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
 Trunk release button.............................................................................................. page 3-22
Ž Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-20
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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Interior Equipment (View C)
ƒSRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-3 6
„ Climate control system......................................... ...................................................page 5-2
… Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-55
† Audio system.........................................................................................................page 5-18
‡ Accessory socket................................................................................................... page 5-93
ˆ External input terminal..........................................................................................page 5-15
‰ Drive selection switch......................................... .................................................. page 4-72
Š Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-18
‹ Shift lever/Selector lever............................................................................. page 4-32, 4-35
ΠFuse block (Left side)............................................................................................page 6-52
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4The equipment and installatio n position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
▼Convertible Top (Soft Top)
ƒWindblocker........................................................................................................ page 5-101
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-9 9
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-9 5
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-9 9
‡ Interior light................................................. ......................................................... page 5-92
ˆ Rearview mirror................................................ .................................................... page 3-31
‰ Sunvisor....................................................... ..........................................................page 5-92
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-9 2
‹ Parking brake.................................................. ...................................................... page 4-62
ΠSeat........................................................... ............................................................... page 2-5
 SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 36
Ž Back trim storage boxes..................................................................................... page 5-100
 Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-13
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-5
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▼Convertible Top (Hardtop)
ƒWindblocker........................................................................................................ page 5-101
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-9 9
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-95
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-99
‡ Interior light.......................................................................................................... page 5-92
ˆ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-31
‰ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-92
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-9 2
‹ Parking brake........................................................................................................ page 4-62
ΠSeat.......................................................................................................................... page 2-5
 SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 36
Ž Back trim storage box.........................................................................................page 5-100
 Seat belt...................................................... ........................................................... page 2-13
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-6The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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