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

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
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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
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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
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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
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10Index
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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
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Index
Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-25
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-21
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-25
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-29
Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type....................5-10
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-51
Coming Home Light......................... 4-48
Console Box...................................... 5-99
Convertible Top
Hardtop........................................ 3-41
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............... 3-36
Cruise Control................................. 4-111
Cruise control switch................. 4-111
Cruise main indication (white)............
....................................................4-111
Cruise set indication (green)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-17
Cup Holder........................................ 5-95
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-16
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-50
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-55
Rear window.......................... ..... 4-55
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Door Locks........................................3-13
Drive Selection..................................4-72
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-55
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-57
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission............... 4-44
Break-in period............................ 3-51
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-55
Driving on uneven road...............3-57
Floor mat..................................... 3-52
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-52
Overloading............. .................... 3-56
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-51
Winter driving............................. 3-53
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-67
DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-68
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-68
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-67
E
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks....................... ..... 7-31
Towing description...................... 7-30
Emission Control System..................3-26
Ending Screen Display......................4-70
Engine Coolant.........................................6-25
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Exhaust gas..................................3-27
Hood release................................ 6-20
Oil................................................ 6-23
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-15
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
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Index
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-51
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-27
Exterior Care..................................... 6-57Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-62
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-61
Convertible Top (Retractable
Hardtop) Maintenance................. 6-64
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance.................................6-62
Maintaining the finish................. 6-58
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-67
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-57
Headlights.................................... 4-45
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the tire.... ..................... 7-21
Removing a tire........................... 7-17
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-52
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-26
Washer......................................... 6-27
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-105
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-28
Gauge........................................... 4-15
Requirements............................... 3-25
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-69 Ending screen display................. 4-70
Fuel consumption display............4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-29
Fuses.................................................. 6-52
Panel description......................... 6-54
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
H
Hardtop.............................................. 3-41
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-57
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-52
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-57
Headlights Coming home light......................4-48
Control......................................... 4-45
Flashing....................................... 4-48
High-low beam............................ 4-48
Leaving home light..................... 4-49
Leveling....................................... 4-50
Head Restraint................................... 2-11
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-78 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-79
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............ .... 4-64
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-57
Hood Release.................................... 6-20
Horn...................................................4-56
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-33
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-93
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-47
Indicator Lights................................. 4-29
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Index
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-31
Wrench......................................... 4-31
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-26
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-12
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-25
Interior Care...................................... 6-67
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-70
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-70
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-69
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-68
Panel maintenance....................... 6-69
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-69
Seat belt maintenance..................6-67
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-68
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-68
Interior Lights Overhead light............................. 5-92
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-75
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-75
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-77
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-87
Camera and sensors..................... 4-76
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-105
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-78
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-81
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-75
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-109Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-98
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-101
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-92
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-4
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................. 3-10
Transmitter.....................................3-5
Key Left-in-trunk compartment Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-50
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-50
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Key Suspend Function...................... 3-10
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-51
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-81 LDWS switch.............................. 4-84
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-51
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-49
Lighting Control................................4-45
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-48
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-42
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality.............................. .. 9-4
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M
MaintenanceInformation.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-15
Manual Transmission Operation....... 4-32
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-45
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-46
Meters and Gauges............................4-12
Mirrors
Outside mirrors............................ 3-30
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-31
Mirror Defogger................................ 4-55
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-19
Average fuel econom y.................4-24
Compass Display......................... 4-26
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display..........................................4-25
Current fuel economy..................4-24
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-23
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-22
Fuel gauge................................... 4-22
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-25
Maintenance monitor...................4-24
Odometer and trip meter............. 4-21
Outside temperatur e display........ 4-23
Roof Operation Display.............. 4-26
Warning (display indication)....... 4-26
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-13
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-30
Outside Temperature Display............4-17
Overhead Light................................. 5-92
Overheating....................................... 7-27
Overloading....................................... 3-56
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood......................... 6-21
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Key battery replacement..............6-34
Opening the hood........................ 6-20
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-18
P
Parking Brake....................................4-62
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-74
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-50
Power Windows................................ 3-33
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-109
Rearview Mirror................................3-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)...... 4-98
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-120Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-122
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-127
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-123
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-121
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-121
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-125
Viewing the display................... 4-123
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-55
Recommended Oil.............................6-23
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-58
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-52
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