MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2015, Model line: MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT, Model: MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT 2015Pages: 448, PDF Size: 4.7 MB
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When Bluetooth® Hands-
Free cannot be used
Bluetooth®Hands-Free cannot be used
under the following conditions:
lThe mobile telephone is outside of the
communication area.
lThe mobile telephone has a
malfunction.
lThe mobile telephone is not connected
to the hands-free unit equipped on the
vehicle.
lThe mobile telephone battery is weak.lThe mobile telephone is turned off.lThe mobile telephone is placed where
radio reception is difficult.
Safety Certification
FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B-
MBLUEC07
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The term “IC: ”before the radio
certification number only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must
be provided with installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Customer Service
lU.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
lCanada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
www.mazdahandsfree.ca
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qOverhead Light
Switch
Position Overhead Light
Light off
Light is on when any door is open
Light on
q
Trunk Light
Switch
Position Trunk Light
Light off
Light on when the trunk is open
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Cup Holder
WARNING
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 cups or
drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
cup holders closed when not in use.
To open the cup holder lid, press the
switch rearward and slide the lid open.
Switch
Multi-Pocket
Multi-pockets are on the inside of the
doors.
Multi-pocket
CAUTION
Do not use the multi-pockets for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
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.
qGlove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
Insert the key (auxiliary key
*) and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle
Lock
Unlock
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
q Seat Side Box
To open, pull the release catch.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
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qBack Trim Storage Boxí
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
To use the back trim storage box
1. To use the desired storage box, slide
the seat in front of it all the way
forward.
Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
2. Fold the seatback forward all the way down.
Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3.
3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latch to open.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position and 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 store excessive weight in the
back trim storage box as it could be
damaged.
q Mesh Pocket
Maps or pamphlets can be placed in the
mesh pocket.
Mesh pocket
CAUTION
Do not place thick objects in the
mesh pocket as they could damage
the pocket.
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Accessory Socket
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
CAUTION
ØTo prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:
ØDo not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).
ØDo not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
Ø 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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Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
To use the windblocker, lift it upright.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Tool Storage .............................................................................. 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ............................................................................................. 7-5
Changing a Tire ....................................................................... 7-11
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-18 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-18
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-20
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-21
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-24
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-25 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-25
Tiedown Hooks
í.................................................................... 7-26
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-28
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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