center console MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2002 Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control systemCup holder
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog lights switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Ignition switch Ashtray
Center console
Power window
switches
Cruise control switches
Creuise main switch(page 2-16)
(page 5-17)
(page 5-29)
(page 5-13)
(page 5-30) (page 5-31)
(page 5-13)
(page 5-34)
(page 6-10)
(page 5-9)
(page 6-39) (page 3-9)
(page 3-10)
(page 5-2)
(page 6-2) (page 5-5)
(page 6-38) (page 6-38) (page 6-39)
(page 2-16)
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Your vehicle is equipped with a
passenger-side air bag deactivation
switch. The switch is located in the center
console. The switch must be used to
deactivate the passenger-side air bag
when the occupant of the passenger seat
fits into one of the following categories
(as described in the request form for the
air bag on-off switch, the appendix B to
part 595 of National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration [NHTSA]) :
•Infants (less than one year old; for all
types of restraint, but particularly the
rear-facing child restraint.)
• Children aged 1 to 12
• People with certain medical conditions
which, according to his/her physician,
could be adversely affected by air-bag
activation For more government release information
on air bag deactivation, contact your
Authorized Mazda Dealer for the
occupant categories as described in the
request form for the air bag deactivation
switch in the NHTSA rules. The factory
installed air bag deactivation switch in
your car only works for the passenger-side
air bag.
The air bag deactivation switch turns off
the passenger-side air bag. Make sure the
passenger-side air bag deactivation switch
is in the ON position except when a
passenger fitting the previous categories
occupies the front passenger seat.
Passenger-Side Air Bag
Deactivation Switch
Unnecessary Deactivation of
Passenger-side Air Bag:
Unnecessary deactivation of the
passenger-side air bag is dangerous.
If turned off unnecessarily, the
passenger will not receive the added
protection of the air bag. Serious
injuries or even death could occur.
With the exception of passengers
fitting the categories described below,
do not turn the air bag deactivation
switch to the OFF position.
WARNING
Passenger-
Side Air Bag
Deactivation Switch Passenger-side
Air Bag
Operation Air Bag
Deactivation
Indicator Light
OFF position
Deactivate ON
ON position Activate OFF
ON
OFF
Air bag deactivation switch
Deactivation indicatoir
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:
•The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
• The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
The air bags are mounted in the following locations: the center of the steering wheel, the
passenger-side of the dashboard. They are out of sight until activated.
The passenger side air bag has a deactivation switch located on the center console
(page 2-19).

How the Air Bags Work
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quickly
deflate.
The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again and
must be replaced.
Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.
Air Bag System Description
Crash sensor
Inflators and air bags
Crash sensors and diagnostic
module (SAS unit)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

Remote Trunk Lid Release
The remote trunk lid release is mounted in
the center console.
To open the console, pull the release
catch.
To release the trunk lid, pull up on the
trunk lid release lever.

Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-
Out
The remote release may be canceled to
prevent anyone in the vehicle from
opening the trunk.
Close the trunk, insert the key, and turn it
counterclockwise, then return the key to
the center position and remove it.
To activate the remote release, insert the
key, turn it clockwise and open the trunk
lid at the same time.
Trunk lid
release
lever
NOTE
If the remote trunk lid release does not
work, insert the key and turn it
clockwise.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

Fuel-Filler Lid
The remote fuel-filler lid release is
mounted in the center console.
To open the console, pull the release
catch.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull up on the
remote fuel-filler lid release.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
WARNING
CAUTION
Remote
fuel-fillerlid release
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
The door has a lock, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.

Center Console
To open, pull the release catch.
The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.
Storage Compartments
Open Storage Box:
Driving with a storage box open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.
In hot weather, don
’t leave
combustible materials or objects which
will deform in extreme heat such as
lighters and glasses in the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
Unlock
Lock
UnlockLock
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Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-16
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-23
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-41
Ashtray
............................................. 6-38
Audio System
................................... 6-10
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-36
Automatic Transmission Driving tips
............................... 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-20
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-11
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-11
Transmission ranges
................. 5-10
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-13
Maintenance
............................. 8-26
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-28
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-28
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-23
Brake Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-31
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-39
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-12
Installing child-restraint
system
....................................... 2-15
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-37
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specification
....................... 10-6
Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Convertible Top
............................... 3-17
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-13
Cup Holders
..................................... 6-38
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-21
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-31
Defroster Rear window
............................. 5-33
Detachable Hardtop
.......................... 3-22
Dimensions
....................................... 10-5
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