brake MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2012 Repair Manual

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Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected. When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar
materials will usually also take off the wax.
Rewax these areas even if the rest of the
vehicle does not need it.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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qRepairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced,
make sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to all parts,
both repaired and new. This will
prevent them from rusting.
qBright-Metal Maintenance
lUse tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
lTo prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
lDuring cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Don't use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
qUnderbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also
to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.
WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
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To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
WARNING
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection.
qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments.
Ø When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
gently wiping the thermal
filaments.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the thermal
filaments.
qCleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transmission) pedal
or when getting in or out of the
vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them
securely.Refer to Floor Mat on page 4-8.
Maintenance and Care
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qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of
manufacture.
Inflation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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 your 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 failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and 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 the 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.)
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.8
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-36AH/5HR
Spark-plug number NGK ILTR6A13G
Spark-plug gap 1.25―1.35 mm (0.049 ―0.053 in)
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-18.
Manual transmission
oil 5-speed
transmission
Any temperature
API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10 °C (50 °F) API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
6-speed transmission API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil API Service
GL-5
SAE 90
80W-90
75W-90
*1
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III or equivalent
(e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Not available from Mazda
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(Automatic transmission)Item Weight
Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable
hardtop
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 693 kg (1,528 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65
―(H9)
Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 28/8 ―(#7444NA)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Front side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light LED
*1―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 18 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Rear side-marker lights LED
*1― (― )
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
10-6íSome models.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-83
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-15
Service ......................................... 3-7
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-30
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-9 Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-50
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-60
Automatic Transmission Direct mode ................................ 5-20
Driving tips ................................ 5-21
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-16
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-16
Transmission ranges ................... 5-15
Average Fuel Economy Display ........ 5-38
B
Battery Emergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-54
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-54
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-54
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-55
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-61 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-64
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-68
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-73
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-79
Safety certification ..................... 6-78
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-78
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-24
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-9
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-6
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-11
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-36
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F
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-7
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-58
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-6
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40
Gauge ......................................... 5-40
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-44 Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-44
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-82
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-57
High-low beam .......................... 5-57
On reminder ............................... 5-57
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-41
Horn .................................................. 5-61
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-64
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-68
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-42 Cruise ......................................... 5-54
DSC OFF .................................... 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Security ...................................... 5-52
Shift position .............................. 5-52
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-53
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-54
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-35
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-37
Interior Care ...................................... 8-58
Interior Lights ................................... 6-80
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-22
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-58
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-36
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-56
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L
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-11 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-83
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-74
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-75
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Multi Pocket ...................................... 6-81
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-38
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-74
Outside Temperature Display ............ 5-38
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-80
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-50
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-31
Power Retractable Hardtop ............... 3-49
Power Steering .................................. 5-22
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
P
Power Windows ................................ 3-37
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-25
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-60
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-75
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-29
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System3-point type ................................ 2-11
Automatic locking ...................... 2-10
Caution label .............................. 2-12
Emergency locking ...................... 2-9
Extender ..................................... 2-15
Pregnant women .......................... 2-9
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-13
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-7
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-17
Warning light ............................. 2-16
Seats .................................................... 2-2 Seat warmer .................................. 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-64
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-68
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-72
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Soft Top ............................................ 3-44
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-38
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