ECU MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2009 Service Manual

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qCheck Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and turns off when the engine is
started.
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
q Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
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Driver seated/Passenger seated
The seat belt warning function reminds
the passenger to fasten the seat belt
according to the chart below.
ConditionVehicle speed
Between 0 ―20
km/h
(0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more
Seat belt
(Driver)
Seat belt
(Passenger)
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened: Unfastened: Illuminated: Flashing: Beep
Placing heavy items on the passenger seat
may cause the passenger seat belt warning
function to operate depending on the
weight of the item.
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound
period has passed.
NOTE
lTo allow the passenger seat weight sensor
to function properly, do not place and sit on
an additional seat cushion on the passenger
seat. The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference.
lWhen a small child sits on the passenger
seat, it is possible that neither the warning
light nor the warning beep operate.
q Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when any
door or the trunk is not securely closed.
Close the door or the trunk securely
before driving the vehicle.
qAutomatic Transmission Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the
transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission
warning light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
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NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Setting Change (Function
Customization)(page 3-21).
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
from the ON to the ACC position and the
immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transmission)
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Gear position indicator
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Antenna
qAM/FM Radio Antenna
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Remove
Install
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna and
store it inside the vehicle.
q Satellite Radio Antennaí
The satellite radio antenna receives
SIRIUS signals.
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7. The ID code is set to the default [0000]and the initialization process is
completed.
NOTE
Master code:
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
initialize the ID code in the event that the code
is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID
code is not known. The initialization process
resets the ID code to [0000]. The master code
can potentially defeat the intent of the security
of the parental lock if it is located by persons
not authorized by the owner to access certain
channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
NOTElWhen a numeric value other than the
master code is input and the scan button is
pressed, “SR1 Err ”is displayed and then it
returns to the “SR1---- ”display again.
lIf an ID code is not input for ten seconds,
“Err ”is displayed and it returns to the
former display.
lChannel preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the
scan button are used for inputting the ID
code. Buttons 5 and 6 cannot be used.
Change of ID code
Setting condition: SAT mode
When changing the ID code, the new ID
code is input after the previous one is
input first.
(Registered ID code input)
1. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 5, hold both
buttons together for 1.5 seconds.
2. “ENTER PIN ”appears for three
seconds which indicates that it is in
code input mode. 3.
“SR1 - - - - ”appears, which indicates
that it is ready for code input.
4. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4.
Example: When the registered ID code
is“2323 ”, input “2323 ”. At this time
“ SR1 2323 ”is displayed.
Press 1 for the first digit, 2 for the
second, 3 for the third, and 4 for the
last digit. For example, if your number
is 2323, press 1 three times, 2 four
times, 3 three, and 4 four times. If the
display goes off while inputting, begin
from Step 1.
NOTE
The registered ID code is the default [0000] at
the time of factory shipment. If [0000] results
in “Err ”on the display, go to the
“ INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE” section to
reset to [0000].
(Verification with the registered ID
code)
5. Determine the input code by pressing the scan button.
6. If it does not match with the previously registered code, “SR1 Err ”is displayed
and then it returns to “SR1 - - - - ”.
7. If it matches with the previously registered code, “ENTER PIN ”appears
again and it switches to code input
mode.
8. “SR1 - - - - ”appears, and it is ready for
input of the new ID code.
(New ID code input)
9. Input the new ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4.
Example: If “1234 ”is input as the new
code, “SR1 1234 ”is displayed.
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CAUTION
Noise may occur during playback if
the accessory socket equipped on the
vehicle is used. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)
NOTE
lBefore using the auxiliary jack, read the
manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacture's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lNoise may occur depending on the product
connected to the auxiliary jack.
lWith regard to connecting a portable audio
or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Insert the connection plug into the auxiliary jack.
3. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 4. Press the AUX button (
) of the
audio unit or the mode switch (
)
of the audio control switches on the
steering wheel to change to the AUX
mode.
Audio Unit Audio Control
Switches
NOTElSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the volume switch
(
,) of the audio control switch.lUse your portable audio unit for operations
other than volume adjustment.
lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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6.Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone ”)” (Say the registered voice tag
to be deleted from the phone book.)
7. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex.
“ John's phone ”) (Registered voice tag)
Home (Registered location). Is this
correct? ”
8. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone ”) (Registered voice tag) Home
(Registered location) deleted, returning
to main menu. ”
Complete deletion of the phone book
data
All data registered to the Bluetooth
Hands-Free phone book can be erased.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phone book ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit, list names, delete or
erase all..., or say “cancel ”to return to
main menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Erase all ”
5. Prompt: “Are you sure you want to
erase everything from your Hands Free
system phone book? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “You are about to delete
everything from your Hands Free
system phone book. Do you want to
continue? ” 8.
Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
9. Prompt: “Please wait, erasing the
Hands Free system phone book. ”
10. Prompt: “Hands-Free system phone
book erased, returning to main
menu. ”
Read-out of names registered to the
Bluetooth Hands-Free phone book
The Bluetooth Hands-Free system can
read out the list of names registered to its
phone book.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phone book ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit, list names, delete or
erase all..., or say “cancel ”to return to
main menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “List names ”
5. Prompt: “XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone ”, Mary's
phone, Bill's phone) ”(Voice guidance
reads out the voice tags registered to
the phone book.)
Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch during the read-out at the desired
name, and then say one of the following
voice commands to execute it.
l“ Continue ”: Continues the voice
guidance.
l“ Call ”: Calls the registered phone
number.
l“ Edit ”: Edits the registered phone
number.
l“ Delete ”: Deletes the registered phone
number.
l“ Previous ”: Returns to the previous
phone number.
l“ Cancel ”: Returns to main menu.
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Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch during the read-out at the desired
phone, and then say one of the following
voice commands to execute it.
l“Select ”: Programmed the mobile
phone when the voice recognition/
hands-free switch was pressed.
l“ Continue ”: Continues the voice
guidance.
l“ Delete ”: Deletes the registered mobile
phone.
l“ Previous ”: Returns to the previous
mobile phone.
8. Prompt: “End of list, would you like
to start from the beginning?”
9. Say: [Beep] “No ”
10. Prompt: “Returning to main menu. ”
Mobile phone selection
This function is for switching to a
different mobile phone which has been
registered beforehand. The selected
mobile phone will remain in effect until
the ignition switch is turned off.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Select phone ”
5. Prompt: “Please say 1 (priority 1) for
XXXXX... (Ex. phone A), 2 (priority
2) for XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) ”
6. Say: [Beep] “2 ” (Say the priority
number for the mobile phone to be
used as first priority.) 7.
Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...)
(Registered phone tag) selected, is this
correct? ”
8. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...)
(Phone tag) will temporarily override
phone priorities, returning to main
menu. ”
Registered mobile phone deletion
Registered mobile phones can be deleted
individually or collectively.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options ”
5. Prompt: “Do you want to pair a
phone, delete a phone, or list paired
phones? ”
NOTE
A registered mobile phone can be deleted
using the registration list.
6. Say: [Beep] “Delete phone ”
7. Prompt: “Please say 1 (priority 1) for
XXXXX... (Ex. phone A), 2 (priority
2) for XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) ”
(The voice guidance reads out each
phone in the order of priority and the
phone tag).
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8.Say: [Beep] “2 ” (Say the order of
priority of the mobile phone to be
deleted.)
NOTE
Say “All” to delete all mobile phones.
9.Prompt: “Removing XXXXX... (Ex.
phone B...) (Registered phone tag). Is
this correct? ”
10. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
11. Prompt: “Deleted ”
qSecurity setting
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
Passcode setting
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode ”
5. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be
required to use this system.” 8.
Say: [Beep] “XXXX ”(Say a desired 4-
digit passcode, “PCode ”.)
9. Prompt: “Passcode XXXX (Passcode,
PCode). Is this correct? ”
10. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
11. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled,
returning to main menu. ”
Using Bluetooth Hands-Free with a
passcode
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Prompt: “Hands-Free system is locked.
State the passcode to continue. ”
3. Say: [Beep] “XXXX ”(Say the set
passcode “PCode ”.)
4. If the correct passcode is input, voice guidance “XXXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone ”) (Phone tag) is connected ”is
announced.
If the passcode is incorrect, voice
guidance “XXXX (4-digit passcode,
Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try
again ”is announced.
Canceling the passcode
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
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4.Say: [Beep] “Passcode ”
5. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled. Would
you like to disable it? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled,
returning to main menu. ”
Confirmation Prompts
The confirmation prompt confirms the
command content to the user before
advancing to the operation requested by
the user. When this function is turned on,
the system reads out the voice input
command previously received and
confirms whether the command is correct
before advancing to the command
execution.
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned on:
(Ex.“Calling John's phone. Is this
correct? ”)
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned off:
(Ex. “Calling John's phone. ”)
NOTE
If the confirmation prompt function is turned
off when making an emergency call, the system
reads out and confirms the command before
executing it.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Confirmation prompts” 5.
Prompt: “Confirmation prompts are
on/off. Would you like to turn
confirmation prompts off/on? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “Confirmation prompts are
off/on, returning to main menu. ”
qVoice recognition learning
function (Speaker enrollment)
The voice recognition learning function
enables voice recognition appropriate to
the characteristics of the user's voice.
If the recognition of the voice input
commands to the system is not adequate,
this function can largely improve the
system's voice recognition of the user. If
your voice can be recognized sufficiently
without using this function, you may not
realize the added benefit of the function.
To register your voice, the voice input
command list must be read out. Read out
the list when the vehicle is parked.
Perform the registration in as quiet a place
as possible (page 6-63).
The registration must be performed
completely. The required time is a few
minutes. The user needs to be seated in
the driver's seat with the voice input
command list for voice recognition
learning open to the page indicated below.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training ”
3. Prompt: “This operation must be
performed in a quiet environment while
the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's
manual for the list of required training
phrases. Press and release the phone
button when you are ready to begin.
Press and hold the phone button to
cancel at any time. ”
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