light MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2019 Owners Manual

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:
The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.
Refer to Stopping the Smart Ci ty Brake Support (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-102 on
how to turn off the SCBS system.
NOTE
ï‚·The SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.
ï‚·The engine is running.
ï‚·The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning
indication/warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
ï‚·(Rear-end collision warning)
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
ï‚·(Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
ï‚·The SCBS system is not turned off.
ï‚·Under the following conditions, the SCBS system may not operate normally:
ï‚·The SCBS system will not operate if the dr iver is deliberately performing driving
operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
ï‚·If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound
roads.
ï‚·The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·The accelerator pedal is depressed.
ï‚·The brake pedal is depressed.
ï‚·The steering wheel is being operated.
ï‚·The selector lever is being operated.
ï‚·In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that there is a
vehicle ahead and the SCBS may operate.
ï‚·Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
ï‚·Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
ï‚·Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
ï‚·When passing through a toll gate.
ï‚·When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.
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ï‚·If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
ï‚·2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
ï‚·Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
ï‚·(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the clutch
pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.
â–¼Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.

â–¼
Collision Warning
If there is the possibil
ity of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the multi-information display.
NOTE
The operation distance and volume of the
collision warning can be changed. Refer
to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
â–¼ Automatic Brake Operation Display
The automatic brake operation display is
indicated on the multi-information display
after the SCBS is operated.
NOTE
ï‚·The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while
the SCBS brake or
brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is
operating.
ï‚·If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS
brake is automatically released.
â–¼ Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The SCBS system can be temporarily
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
When the SCBS system is turned off, the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF
indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
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Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
 Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
 Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regardi ng cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installe d to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
 When cleaning the wind shield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning fluids to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) le ns. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 When performing repairs around the rearv iew mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.
 Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage
caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 High Beam Control System (HBC)
 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
 Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation posi tion of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do no t use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
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NOTE
ï‚·In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
ï‚·The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
ï‚·You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
ï‚·In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
ï‚·Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
ï‚·The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
ï‚·Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windshield.
ï‚·Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicl es with an extremely low or high profile.
ï‚·When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
ï‚·The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
ï‚·A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
ï‚·The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
ï‚·Entering or exiting a tunnel.
ï‚·Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
ï‚·Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
ï‚·There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
ï‚·Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
ï‚·Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
ï‚·When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven with tires having significantly different wear.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
ï‚·There are water puddles on the road.
ï‚·The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
ï‚·The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
ï‚·The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
ï‚·A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
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ï‚·You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
ï‚·When driving extremely close to the target object.
ï‚·Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
ï‚·The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
ï‚·If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
ï‚·High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
ï‚·Lane Departure Warning System (LDW S) warning indication/warning light
ï‚·Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warn ing indication/warning light (amber)
ï‚·If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warn ing lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
ï‚·High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
ï‚·Lane Departure Warning System (LDW S) warning indication/warning light
ï‚·Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warn ing indication/warning light (amber)
ï‚·If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. Ho wever, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
ï‚·High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
ï‚·Lane Departure Warning System (LDW S) warning indication/warning light
ï‚·Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warn ing indication/warning light (amber)
ï‚·If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the
windshield, always have the windshield replaced. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.
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Cruise Control*
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WA R N I N G
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss
of vehicle control.
 Hilly terrain
 Steep inclines
 Heavy or unsteady
traffic
 Slippery or winding roads
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
â–¼ Cruise Control Switch
ON switch RESUME/+ switch
SET/- switch
OFF/CANCEL switch
â–¼ Cruise Main Indication, Cruise Set
Indication/Cruise Set Indicator
LightType A instrument cluster
(Cruise main indication (white))
The indication turns on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
(Cruise set indication (green))
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.

Type B instrument cluster
(Cruise main indication (white))
The indication turns on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
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(Cruise set indication (white)/indicator
light (green))
The cruise set indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster and the
cruise set indicator light (green) turns on
when a cruising sp eed has been set.
â–¼Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch.
The cruise main indi
cation (white) turns
off.
WA R N I N G
Always turn off the cruise control system
when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as the
cruise control could unexpectedly activate
if the activation button is accidentally
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF with the cruise control
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched ON
the next time.
â–¼ To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Type A instrument cluster
Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/
switch at t he desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (green) turns on.
Type B instrument cluster
Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/
switch at t he desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (white) is
displayed and the cr uise set indicator
light (green) turns on.
NOTE
ï‚·The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
ï‚·(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
ï‚·(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
ï‚·The parking brake is applied.
ï‚·Release the SET/ or RESUME/
switch at the desired speed, otherwise
the speed will contin ue increasing while
the RESUME/
switch is pressed and
held, and continue decreasing while the
SET/
switch is pressed and held
(except when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
ï‚·On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending
or speed up while descending.
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â–¼To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.

Press the SET/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
â–¼ To Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If the cruise contro
l system temporarily
canceled (such as by applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RESUME/
switch is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the
RESUME/
switch.
â–¼ To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
ï‚·Slightly depress the brake pedal.
ï‚·(Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal.
ï‚·Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/
switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
ï‚·If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
ï‚·The parking brake is applied.
ï‚·(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
ï‚·(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
ï‚·When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
ï‚·(Automatic transmission)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transmission is
shifted down to a lower gear. If
deceleration is required, lower the set
speed or depress the brake pedal.
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â–¼To Deactivate
Type A instrument cluster
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set cruise set indication (green)
turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) turns
on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
Type B instrument cluster
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (white) is
displayed/cruise set indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) turns
on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire.
If tire pressure is to o low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the
warning light in the instrument cluster and by the warning beep sound.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-36.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-40.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressu re Warning Beep on page 7-51.

The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tire pre ssure data by radio signal to
the receiver unit in the vehicle.
Tire pressure sensors
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes, tire temperatures are also
lower. When the tire temperature decreases, the air pressure decreases as well. The TPMS
warning light may illumina te more frequently. Visually inspect the tires daily before driving,
and check tire pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge. When checking tire pressures,
use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended.

TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and con dition of all four tires
regularly.
CAUTION
 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire in flation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
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