mirror MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2021 Owners Manual

Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safet y equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various featur es, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning s afe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditi oning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Maz da in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informati on about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒDoor-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-18
„ Turn and lane-change sig nal..................................................................................page 4-51
… Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-45
† Wiper and washer lever......................................... ................................................ page 4-52
‡ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................... page 4-69
ˆ Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF switch........................................page 4-82
‰ Outside mirror switch.......................................... ..................................................page 3-27
Š Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-17
‹ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-30
ΠPower window switches.......................................... .............................................. page 3-30
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
▼Convertible Top (Soft Top)
ƒ
Windblocker.......................................................................................................... page 5-44
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-4 2
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-3 8
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-4 2
‡ Interior light................................................. ......................................................... page 5-35
ˆ Rearview mirror................................................ .................................................... page 3-28
‰ Sunvisor....................................................... ..........................................................page 5-35
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-3 5
‹ Parking brake........................................................................................................ page 4-63
ΠSeat........................................................... ............................................................... page 2-5
SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 36
Ž Back trim storage boxes........................................ ................................................ page 5-43
Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-13
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Interior Overview
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▼Convertible Top (Hardtop)
ƒ
Windblocker.......................................................................................................... page 5-44
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-4 2
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-3 8
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-4 2
‡ Interior light.......................................................................................................... page 5 -35
ˆ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-28
‰ Sunvisor....................................................... ..........................................................page 5-35
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-3 5
‹ Parking brake........................................................................................................ page 4-63
ΠSeat.......................................................................................................................... page 2-5
SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 36
Ž Back trim storage box.......................................... ................................................. page 5-43
Seat belt...................................................... ........................................................... page 2-13
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Convertible Top (Soft Top)
ƒHood...................................................................................................................... page 6-17
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-25
… Convertible Top (Soft Top)..................................... .............................................. page 3-33
† Door and key................................................... ...................................................... page 3-14
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -25
ˆ Wheels and Tires............................................... .................................................... page 6-34
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-38
Š Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3 -19
‹ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-27
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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Convertible Top (Hardtop)
ƒHood........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-17
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-25
… Convertible Top (Hardtop).................................................................................... page 3-38
† Door and key......................................................................................................... page 3-14
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -25
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-34
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-38
Š Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3 -19
‹ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-27
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-21
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-22 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-25
Mirrors............................................. 3-27 Mirrors........................................ 3-27
Windows........................................... 3-30 Power Windows..........................3-30
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............. 3-33 Convertible Top (Sof t Top).........3-33
Convertible Top (Hardtop)............. 3-38
Convertible Top (Har dtop)......... 3-38
Security System............................... 3-44 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-44
Immobilizer System....................3-44
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-46
Driving Tips..................................... 3-48 Break-In Period.......................... 3-48
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-48
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-49
Floor Mat.................................... 3-49
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-50
Winter Driving............................3-50
Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-52
Overloading................................ 3-53
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-54
Towing.............................................. 3-55 Trailer Towing............................ 3-55
Recreational Towing................... 3-55
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Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
▼Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror
switch to the left
or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the m irror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WA R N I N G
Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is flush w ith the vehicle.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirror*
The movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is interlocked with the
auto-dimming rearview mirror in the
interior to automatically reduce glare from
rear on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-28.
NOTE
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
▼Rearview Mirror
WA R N I N G
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust
the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehi cles at the rear.

Day/Night lever
Day
Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dim ming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button

Before Driving
Mirrors
3-28*Some models.
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NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.

Light sensor
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-58.
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).
Before Driving
Mirrors
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