fuel MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2018 Owners Manual

Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Æ’Hood...................................................................................................................... page 6-19
„ Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-28
… Convertible Top (Soft Top)..................................... .............................................. page 3-35
† Doors and keys...................................................................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -26
ˆ Wheels and Tires............................................... .................................................... page 6-36
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-40
Å  Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3 -19
‹ Antenna................................................................................................................. page 5 -19
Å’ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-29
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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Convertible Top (Hardtop)
Æ’Hood........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-19
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-28
… Convertible Top (Hardtop).................................................................................... page 3-40
† Doors and keys................................................. ..................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -26
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-36
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-40
Å  Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3 -19
‹ Antenna................................................................................................................. page 5 -19
Å’ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-29
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-9
Operational Range...................... 3-10
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-11 Door Locks................................. 3-11
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-21
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-23 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-23
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-26
Steering Wheel................................. 3-28 Steering Wheel....... .................... 3-28
Mirrors............................................. 3-29 Mirrors........................................ 3-29
Windows........................................... 3-32 Power Windows..........................3-32
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............. 3-35
Convertible Top (Sof t Top).........3-35
Convertible Top (Hardtop)............. 3-40 Convertible Top (Har dtop)......... 3-40
Security System............................... 3-46 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-46
Immobilizer System....................3-46
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-48
Driving Tips..................................... 3-50 Break-In Period.......................... 3-50
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-50
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-51
Floor Mat.................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-52
Winter Driving............................3-52
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-54
Overloading................................ 3-55
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-56
Towing.............................................. 3-57 Trailer Towing............................ 3-57
Recreational Towing................... 3-57
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To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from th e transmitter while
pressing the knob.
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the fuel-filler lid, and opens the trunk lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.
ï‚·KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-26.
ï‚·Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-50.
ï‚·Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-50.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen k ey inoperative.
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Keys
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CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE
ï‚·The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
ï‚·The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/fuel-filler lid lock/
unlock) when the ignition is switched
off. The system does not operate if the
ignition is switched to any position other
than off.
ï‚·If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-33).
ï‚·Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with a
type A instrument cluster (page 4-26),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
ï‚·Additional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys
can be used with the keyless functions
per vehicle. Bring all keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.
â–¼Tr a n s m i t t e r
Operation buttons
Operation indicator light
NOTE
ï‚·The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-48.
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Keys
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ï‚·(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-48.
ï‚·(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked/unlocked using
the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close both of the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK
button on the key for 5 seconds or
longer (Both of the doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked and unlocked
when the LOCK button on the key is
pressed and held for five seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it
will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
ï‚·Switching the ign ition to ACC or
ON.
ï‚·Closing the driver's door.
ï‚·Opening the trunk lid.
ï‚·Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
ï‚·Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
ï‚·Pressing a request switch.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the fuel-filler lid,
press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
(With the advanced k eyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

To confirm that both doors and the
fuel-filler lid have be en locked, press the
lock button again within 5 seconds. If they
are closed and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
ï‚·The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be
locked by pressing the lock button while
any other door or the trunk lid is open.
The hazard warning lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid are locked.
ï‚·Confirm that both doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked visually or
audibly by use of the double click.
ï‚·Make sure both doors and the fuel-filler
lid are locked after pressing the button.
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Keys
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ï‚·(With theft-deterrent system)
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door and the
fuel-filler lid, press the unlock button and
the hazard warning ligh ts will flash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler
lid, press the unlock b utton again within 3
seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.
NOTE
ï‚·The system can be set to unlock both
doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close both of the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting each time the UNLOCK
button is pressed (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:
ï‚·Switching the igni tion to ACC or
ON.
ï‚·Closing the driver's door.
ï‚·Opening the trunk lid.
ï‚·Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
ï‚·Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.
ï‚·Pressing a request switch.
ï‚·(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the key, both doors
and the fuel-filler lid will automatically
lock if any of the following operations
are not performed within about 60
seconds. If your vehicle has a
theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
ï‚·A door or the trunk lid is opened.
ï‚·The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
ï‚·(With theft-deterrent system)
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned
off, the hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the system is
turned off.
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Keys
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ï‚·If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.
ï‚·Around the dashboard
ï‚·In the storage compartments such as
the console box
ï‚·Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
ï‚·When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
Both doors will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
If both the doors are closed even though
the trunk lid is open, both the doors and
the fuel-filler lid will lock.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When any door is opened from the
outside while the key is inside the
vehicle, the closed doors are locked.
Both the doors are automatically
unlocked by closing the open door.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.
ï‚·(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors in the event the vehicle is involved
in an accident to allow passengers to get
out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While the
ignition is switched ON and in the event
the vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, both the
doors are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident.
The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of
the impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors will not
unlock.
ï‚·When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealability,
and it does not mean there is a problem.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons,
the power windows will not open or
close automatically. If the power
windows do not open or close, the
automatic open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-34.
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Doors and Locks
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â–¼Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary
Key
Both doors and the fuel-filler lid lock
automatically when th
e driver's door is
locked using the auxiliary key.
Both doors and the fuel-filler lid unlock
when the driver's door is unlocked and the
auxiliary key is held i n the unlock position
for one second or longer.
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.
Lock Unlock
NOTE
Holding the auxiliary
key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for about
a second unlocks both doors. To unlock
the driver's door and the fuel-filler lid,
insert the auxiliary key into the driver's
door lock and turn the auxiliary key
briefly to the unlock position and then
immediately return it to the center
position.
â–¼ Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
Both doors and the fu
el-filler lid can be
locked/unlocked by pressing the request
switch while the key is being carried.
Request switch
To l o c k
To lock the doors and the fuel-filler lid,
press the request switch and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
Driver's door request switch
To unlock the driver's door and the
fuel-filler lid, press the request switch. A
beep sound will be heard twice and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler
lid, press the request switch agai n within 3
seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.
Front passenger doo r request switch
To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler
lid, press the request switch. A beep sound
will be heard twice and the hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
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Doors and Locks
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NOTE
ï‚·The system can be set to unlock both
doors and the fuel-filler lid by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close bothof the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting of pressing the driver's
request switch once or twice to
unlock both doors each time the
UNLOCK button is pressed (the
sound of the doors locking/unlocking
can be heard).
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
ï‚·Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
ï‚·Closing the driver's door.
ï‚·Opening the trunk lid.
ï‚·Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
ï‚·Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.
ï‚·Pressing a request switch.
ï‚·Confirm that both doors and the
fuel-filler lid are securely locked.
ï‚·Both doors and the fuel-filler lid cannot
be locked when any door is open.
ï‚·It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request switch
is pressed.
ï‚·A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the fuel-filler lid are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close bothof the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (Both of the doors
and the fuel-filler lid are locked and
unlocked when the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and held for five
seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If
the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:
ï‚·Switching the igni tion to ACC or
ON.
ï‚·Closing the driver's door.
ï‚·Opening the trunk lid.
ï‚·Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
ï‚·Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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