unlock MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2021 Owner's Guide

The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is switched
OFF (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-27), messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper
cover.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
upper cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WA R N I N G
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:
Jacking up the vehicle higher than is
necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.
Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up:
Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the vehicle
to fall off the jack resulting in an
accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:
Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could result
in death or serious injury if the vehicle
were to fall off the jack.
8. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
▼Locking Lug Nuts*
If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will
have one locking lug nut that locks the
wheel and tire, and you must use a special
key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key
is stored in the glove compartment.
Register the key and l
ug nuts with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
If you lose this key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer's order form, which is with
the registration card.
Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on
steel wheels. This includes situations when
the spare tire is installed. When installing
a spare tire, original lug nut must be used
in place of the wheel lock.
Special key
Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft
lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Star ting on page 7-23.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the
dead battery situation has been resolved,
the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top. Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-36.
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on theright side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws untilthe screws start to spin free.

If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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7. While one person pushes the rear roofdown, another person pulls the wire
until a latch sound is heard and the rear
roof unlocks.
Lock
Link Pin
Wire
Unlock
8. Do the same procedure on the other side.
9. While standing on both sides of the
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position
it stops while keeping the height of its
left and right sides as parallel as
possible.
CAUTION
Do not let go of the rear roof on both
sides until it is fully open. The rear
roof could fall if it is released too soon
and cause injury.
 Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully
lifted without being unlocked, it
could damage vehicle parts.
 Lift the rear roof with its left and right
height as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is lifted with the left or right
height slanted, it could deform the
link mechanism.
Closing the front roof
CAUTION
 Some steps in the procedure require
holding your body in a strained position
and if over exerted it could result in
injury.
 Do the procedure being very careful not
to get your hands and
fingers caught
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,
your hands or fingers could be injured.
 Removal of the headliner is included in
the procedure, however, never drive the
vehicle with the headliner removed.
Driving the vehicle with the headliner
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly
perform the procedure while following
the instructions.
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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6. Lightly press the front edge of the
front roof from outs ide of the vehicle
to close the front roof completely.
7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)
and assemble.
L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Small)Gear (tool kit)
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)
into the hole beside the top lock motor
gear with the hexagonal wrench
inserted into the gear tool.
Top lock motor
gear
Gear (tool kit)
CAUTION
Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until it
engages with the top lock motor gear. If
the gear (tool kit) is not inserted
securely, it may come off and be
damaged.
9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move the hook in the lock direction so
that there is enough space for the
opening of the headliner to be attached
to the hook.
Unlock
Unlock
LockLock
NOTE
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires
some effort due to motor resistance.
Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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