MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2020 Owners Manual

Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
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 plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or mane uvering, 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 plastic bottles, cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
 Do not place plastic bottles without caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the contents may
spill while the vehicle is being driven.
 Do not place excessive weight on the cup hold ers such as by resting your hands or elbows
on them. Otherwise, the cup holders could be damaged.
 If a passenger is present, install the front cup holder to the rear console. Otherwise, a knee
might hit it and cause the contents to spill.
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
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Removing cup holders
Use both hands when removing the cup holder.

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Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure that
it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being driven
and cause the beverage to spill.


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NOTE
The front cup holder can be removed and installed to the rear console.

The rear cup holder is designed for use on the rear console and cannot be installed to the
front side.

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Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
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 st orage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if th e 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.
▼ Console Box
To use, open the lid.
▼Seat Side Box
CAUTION
When using the rear console cup holders,
remove any cups before opening the seat
side box.
If the seat side box is opened with cups still
in them, the lid will hit the cups and cause
the contents to spill.
To open, press the latch down to open the
seat side box.
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
Lock
Unlock
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▼Back Trim Storage Box
Small items can be sto
red in the back trim
storage box.
(Soft top model)
(Hardtop model)
To use the back trim storage box
1. Slide the seat all the way forward and
fold the seatback forward.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat
on page 2-10.
2. Remove the lids.
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 forcefully push objects into the back
trim storage box. Otherwise, the box could
be damaged.
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Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
(Soft top model)
Windblocker
(Hardtop model)
Windblocker
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MEMO
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-15
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-18 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-18
Hood........................................... 6-20
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-22
Engine Oil...................................6-23
Engine Coolant........................... 6-25
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-26
Washer Fluid............................... 6-27
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-28
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-28
Battery........................................ 6-32
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-34
Tires............................................ 6-38
Light Bulbs................................. 6-42
Fuses........................................... 6-52
Appearance Care............................. 6-57
Exterior Care.............................. 6-57
Interior Care................................6-67
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Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car w ashing. In particular, wear thick work gloves such as
cotton gloves when touching areas that are difficult to see whi le inspecting or working on
your vehicle. Doing inspections or procedures with your bare ha nds could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure this manual describes, we strongly urge you to have a
reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferabl y an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are b est for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed an d made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may r esult in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Ma zda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment , it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this
manual. As part of this you mu st keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Fai lure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided ei ther in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:
The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty B ooklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, dat e for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.
For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the mainte nance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date t he work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters , etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.

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