MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2018 Owners Manual

Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front.
▼Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods
while the engine is turned off. Otherwise
the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Light
Switch Posi-
tion Overhead Light
Light off
Light is on when any door is openLight is on or off when the illumi-
nated entry system is on
Light on

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.

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NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
▼Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The driver's door i
s unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Accessory Sockets
The accessory socket is located deep in the
back of the footwell on the passenger side.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

CAUTION
 To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
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Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
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Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents
spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than plasti c bottles, cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering, occupa nts could be hit and injured, or objects could
be thrown around the vehicle, causing interf erence with the driver and the possibility of an
accident. Only use a cup holder for plastic bottles, cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
 Do not place plastic bottles without caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the contents may
spill while the vehicle is being driven.
 Do not place excessive weight on the cup hold ers such as by resting your hands or elbows
on them. Otherwise, the cup holders could be damaged.
 If a passenger is present, install the front cu p holder to the rear console. Otherwise, a knee
might hit it and cause the contents to spill.
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
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Removing cup holders
Use both hands when removing the cup holder.

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Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure that
it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being driven
and cause the beverage to spill.


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NOTE
The front cup holder can be removed and installed to the rear console.

The rear cup holder is designed for use on the rear console and cannot be installed to the
front side.

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Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
▼ Console Box
To use, open the lid.
▼ Seat Side Box
CAUTION
When using the rear console cup holders,
remove any cups before opening the seat
side box.
If the seat side box is opened with cups still
in them, the lid will hit the cups and cause
the contents to spill.
To open, press the latch down to open the
seat side box.
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
Lock
Unlock
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▼Back Trim Storage Box
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
(Soft top model)
(Hardtop model)
To use the back trim storage box
1. Slide the seat all the way forward and
fold the seatback forward.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-4.
2. Remove the lids.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position a nd secure it. After
returning the seat to its original position,
make sure the seat is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
Do not forcefully push objects into the back
trim storage box. Otherwise, the box could
be damaged.
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Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
(Soft top model)
Windblocker
(Hardtop model)
Windblocker
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