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

WARNING
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended
tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's
manual:
Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in
severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and
increased risk of injury. Under-inflation inc reases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It results in unnecessary tire stress,
irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A ti re can lose up to half of its air pressure and
not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking at them.
▼Checking Tire Pressure
1. When you check the air pressure
, make sure the tires are cold ―meaning they are not
hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the
valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, b ulges, cracks or other
irregularities.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-31
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

(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.
▼Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduce d braking, steering, and traction could result in
an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear i ndicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. The period in which
the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-34
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2_old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-36
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
shown on the Safety Compliance C ertification Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

SAMPLE

WARNING
Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could
result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage , serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of
control.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-40
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.

GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).

GCWR (Gross Combinat ion Weight Rating) is the maximum allo wable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.

WARNING
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label is dangerous. Exceeding
any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the
vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-41
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed differ depending on the market
and specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by opera ting the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-76.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-69.
Settings can be changed by op erating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-19.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the ad vanced keyless function)
on page 3-15.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-17.
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) (page 4-101) The system can be changed so
that Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) does not operate.
*1On
On/Off A ―
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-81). Distance by which the system
uses to determine the possibili‐
ty of a lane departure
At
At/Before A ―Warning sensitivity (likelihood
of warning) Low
High/Low A ―
Warning beep sound Beep Beep/Rumbl. A ―
Warning beep volumeRumbl. Low High/Mid/Low A ―Beep Low
High/Low A ―
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page 4-87).Warning beep volume*2HighHigh/
Low/ Off A―
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-9
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2
_old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR)*3 (page
4-92) The Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR) can be set to in‐
operable.
*1On
On/Off A ―
The warning pattern of the ex‐
cessive speed warning can be
changed. OffOff/
Visual/
Audio & Visual A―
The activation timing for the
excessive speed warning can be
changed.00/5/10
A―
Vehicle
Door locks (page 3-19). Operation condition of auto
lock/unlock function Lock: When
Driving Un‐
lock: 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
3-4).
Method for unlocking door us‐
ing transmitter
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Tw i c e All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice AD
Time for locking door automat‐
ically
60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A―
Advanced keyless entry
system (page 3-11). Method for unlocking door us‐
ing request switch/transmitter
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Tw i c e All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice A
D,
E
Time for locking door automat‐
ically 60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A―
Walk-away auto lock function
operation/non-operational
Off
On/Off A ―
Beep volume when locking/
unlocking MediumHigh/
Medium/ Low/
Off A
D,
E
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-10
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-93). Time until interior lights turn
off after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A―
Time until interior lights turn
off automatically when any
door is not closed completely
30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A―
Auto-wiper control (page
4-51).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off*4A―
Daytime running lights
(page 4-50).Operational/non-operational On
On/Off ― ―
Auto headlight off*5 (page
4-45). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*6
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-45). Timing by which lig
hts turn on Medium High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-78).
Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-77). Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*7 (page
7-48). Warning beep volume
High High/Low/Off A ―
Coming home light (page
4-48).Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A―
Leaving home light (page
4-49).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off A ―
Turn indicator (page 4-50). Beep volume LowHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-51). Operational/non-operational On
On/Off A ―
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-11
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2_old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
System
Language Language indicated in display English
Depends on market
*8A―
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F
°F/°C A F
Distance Distance unit indicated in dis‐
play mi/km
mi/km A ―
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69).
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 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat t he purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitori ng (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep durin g Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when the navigation system is functioning.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to in termittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to O ff, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page
4-45
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The setting of the lights-on re minder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off.
Refer to Lights-On Rem inder on page 7-48.
*8 Available only in display from the center display.
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-12*Some models.
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06

Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-93
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-77
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry system... 3-11
Operational range........................ 3-12
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-36
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-65
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-14
Seek Switch................................. 5-14
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-43
Apple CarPlay™......................... 5-40
Applications................................. 5-78
AUX.............................................5-33
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Radio............................................5-25
Satellite Radio............................. 5-29
Settings........................................ 5-76
Troubleshooting........................... 5-79
USB............................................. 5-34
Voice Recognition....................... 5-74
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-23
Audio System
Antenna........................................5-17
Appendix..................................... 5-85
Audio Control Switch................. 5-14
Audio Set..................................... 5-18
AUX/USB mode..........................5-15
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-14
Automatic Transmission
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-37
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-35
Direct mode................................. 4-43
Driving tips..................................4-44
Manual shift mode.......................4-38
Shift-lock system......................... 4-36
Transmission ranges.................... 4-36
B
Back Trim Storage Box.................. 5-100
Battery............................................... 6-32 Maintenance.................................6-34
Replacement................................ 6-34
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-23 Jump-starting............................... 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-87 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-50
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-53
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-64
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-50
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-28
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-63
Foot brake....................................4-61
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-63
Parking brake...............................4-62
Warning light............................... 4-62
Break-In Period................................. 3-51
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-27
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Child Restraint
10-2
MX-5_8JA4-EA-19K_Edition2 _old 2019-8-29 16:18:06