climate MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT 2014 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time
Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
q Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. The period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 9-23.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-18
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-22
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Convertible Top
Power Retractable Hardtop ........ 3-48
Soft Top ...................................... 3-43
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-82
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-57
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-30
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-12
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transmission .............. 5-21
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-12
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-27
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-28
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-28
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-27
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-22Flooded engine ........................... 7-22
Jump-starting .............................. 7-23
Push-starting .............................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-41
Oil .............................................. 8-20
Overheating ................................ 7-20
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-19
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-20
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-40
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Index
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