coolant temperature MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2016 User Guide

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
 When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
 If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
 High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
 Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
 In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fire.
NOTE
 Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration
or stains.
 Rubbing har d with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
 Beverage or fragrance Grease or oil Soiling
Seat Belt Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
3. Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
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If Trouble Arises
Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan:Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low , look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
(Red)High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-27.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not op\
erate the steering
wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate \
normally. If this
happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
Master Warning Light(Vehicles with type B audio)
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page
7-33.
(Vehicles without type B audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. C\
onsult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display (type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display (Type B audio), a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and conta\
ct an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
DisplayIndicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Engine
ItemSpecification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
Electrical System
ItemClassification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-27.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS
*1
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is recommended. If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
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10–3
Index
Coming Home Light ...........................4-38
Console Box
......................................5-137
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
.................3-34
Cruise Control
.....................................4-89
Cruise control switch .....................4-89
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
....4-90
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................4-14
Cup Holder
........................................5-134
Customer Assistance
.............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-13
Daytime Running Lights
.....................4-39
Defogger Mirror
............................................4-45
Rear window
.................................4-45
Dimensions
...........................................9-5
Door Locks
..........................................3-10
Drive Selection
....................................4-61
Driving In Flooded Area
.....................3-47
Driving Tips Automatic transmission
.................4-33
Break-in period .............................. 3-43
Driving in flooded area ..................3-47
Driving on uneven road
.................3-48
Floor mat
.......................................3-44
Hazardous driving
.........................3-44
Overloading
...................................3-47
Rocking the vehicle
.......................3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-43
Winter driving
...............................3-45
Driving on Uneven Road
....................3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
.......4-57
DSC OFF indicator light
...............4-58
DSC OFF switch
...........................4-58
TCS/DSC indicator light
...............4-57
E
Emergency Starting Push-starting
..................................7-26
Starting a flooded engine
...............7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks
..............................7-31
Towing description
........................7-30
Emission Control System
....................3-23
Ending Screen Display
........................4-60
Engine Coolant
..........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview
.....6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-24
Hood release
..................................6-24
Oil
..................................................6-27
Starting
............................................4-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
...4-11
Essential Information
............................6-2
Event Data Recorder
...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................3-24
Exterior Care
.......................................6-59
Aluminum wheel maintenance
......6-64
Bright-metal maintenance
.............6-63
Convertible top maintenance .........6-64
Maintaining the finish
...................6-61
Plastic part maintenance
................6-66
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.............................4-46
Headlights
.....................................4-35
Flat Tire
.................................................7-3
Mounting the tire
...........................7-20
Removing a tire
.............................7-16
Floor Mat
............................................3-44
Fluid Brake/Clutch
.................................6-31
Washer
...........................................6-31
Fluids Classification
...................................9-4
Foot Brake
...........................................4-51
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Index
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) .........4-84
Fuel Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-25
Gauge
............................................4-12
Requirements ................................. 3-22
Tank capacity
..................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display
.................4-60
Fuel Economy Monitor
.......................4-59
Ending screen display
...................4-60
Fuel consumption display
.............4-60
Fuel-Filler Lid When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened
...........................................7-29
Fuses
...................................................6-54
Panel description
...........................6-56
Replacement
..................................6-54
G
Gauges ...................................................4-9
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-46
Hazardous Driving
..............................3-44
Head Restraint
.......................................2-6
Headlights Coming home light
........................4-38
Control ........................................... 4-35
Flashing
.........................................4-38
High-low beam
..............................4-38
Leaving home light
.......................4-39
Leveling ......................................... 4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC)
....4-66
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)
....................4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
...................4-53
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-47
Hood Release
......................................6-24
Horn
....................................................4-46
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
.............................................4-65
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
......4-74
Camera and sensors
.......................4-64
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
...4-84
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
.........................................4-69
Radar sensors (rear) .......................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-81
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-33
Ignition Switch
..............................................4-2
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
......................................7-46
Illuminated Entry System
.................5-132
Immobilizer System
............................3-39
Indicator Lights
...................................4-18
Low engine coolant temperature
...4-20
Wrench
..........................................4-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level
....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
...............6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-31
Instrument Cluster
.................................4-9
Interior Care
........................................6-66
Cleaning the floor mats
.................6-69
Cleaning the window interiors
......6-69
Instrument panel top maintenance ...6-68
Leather upholstery maintenance
...6-67
Panel maintenance
.........................6-68
Plastic part maintenance
................6-68
Seat belt maintenance
....................6-66
Upholstery maintenance
................6-67
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
.......6-67
Interior Lights Overhead light
.............................5-131
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