mirror MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2016 Owners Manual

Table of Contents
PictorialIndex
Interior,exteriorviews and part identification of your Mazda.1
EssentialSafety Equipment
Importanti nformationabout safety equipment, including seats, seatb elt
system, child-restrain tsystemsa nd SRSa ir bags.2
BeforeDriving
Use of various features, including keys,d oors,mirrors andw indows.3
WhenDriving
Informationconcerning safed riving and stopping.4
InteriorFeatures
Use of various feature sfor ridec omfort,i ncluding air-conditioning and audio
system.5
MaintenanceandC are
Howtokeep your Mazda in top condition.6
IfTrouble Arises
Helpful informatio nonw hatt odoifa problem arises with thev ehicle.7
CustomerInformation andReporting Safety Defects
Importantconsumer informatio nincluding warranties anda dd-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technicalinformatio nabout your Mazda.9
Index10
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1–2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ........................................................................\
.............................page 3-17
Turn and lane-change signal ........................................................................\
.........page 4-40
Lighting control........................................................................\
.............................page 4-35
Wiper and washer lever ........................................................................\
.................page 4-41
DSC OFF switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 4-58
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..........................................................page 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ...................................................................page 4-79
LDWS switch ........................................................................\
................................page 4-72
Outside mirror switch........................................................................\
....................page 3-28
Door-lock switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-14
Power window lock switch ........................................................................\
...........page 3-33
Power window switches ........................................................................\
................page 3-31
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
Windblocker ........................................................................\
................................page 5-138
Seat side box ........................................................................\
...............................page 5-137
Cup holders ........................................................................\
.................................page 5-134
Console box........................................................................\
.................................page 5-137
Interior light ........................................................................\
................................page 5-131
Rearview mirror ........................................................................\
............................page 3-29
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
......................................page 5-131
Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 5-131
Parking brake ........................................................................\
................................page 4-52
Seats ........................................................................\
................................................page 2-4
CD player ........................................................................\
......................................page 5-13
SRS air bag........................................................................\
.................................... page 2-24
Back trim storage boxes ........................................................................\
..............page 5-138
Seat belt ........................................................................\
...........................................page 2-7
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–6
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Hood ........................................................................\
..............................................page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
...............page 6-33
Convertible Top (Soft Top) ........................................................................\
...........page 3-34
Doors and keys ........................................................................\
..............................page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ........................................................................\
.................................page 3-25
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
...........................page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................page 6-45
Trunk Lid ........................................................................\
......................................page 3-19
Antenna ........................................................................\
.........................................page 5-13
Outside mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 3-28
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ......................................................3-2
Keys
...............................................3-2
Keyless Entry System
....................3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System
.......3-8
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ...........................................3-8
Operational Range
.........................3-9
Doors and Locks
................................3-10
Door Locks
...................................3-10
Trunk Lid
.....................................3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever* ........3-20
Fuel and Emission
.............................3-22
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions
...................................3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
................3-25
Steering Wheel ................................... 3-27
Steering Wheel
.............................3-27
Mirrors
...............................................3-28
Mirrors
.........................................3-28
Windows
.............................................3-31
Power Windows
...........................3-31
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
...............3-34
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
..........3-34 Security System
.................................3-39
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
....................................3-39
Immobilizer System
.....................3-39
Theft-Deterrent System
................3-41
Driving Tips
.......................................3-43
Break-In Period
............................3-43
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
.................................3-43
Hazardous Driving
.......................3-44
Floor Mat
.....................................3-44
Rocking the Vehicle
.....................3-45
Winter Driving
.............................3-45
Driving In Flooded Area
..............3-47
Overloading
..................................3-47
Driving on Uneven Road
.............3-48
Towing
................................................3-49
Trailer Towing
..............................3-49
Recreational Towing
....................3-49
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Before Driving
Mirrors
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 mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
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 with the vehicle.
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Before Driving
Mirrors
*Some models.
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 3-29.
NOTE
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
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 vehicles at the rear.
Day/Night le ver
Day
Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming 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
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Before Driving
Mirrors
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 W ireless Control
System on page 4-47. The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29.
 Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity. Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-27).
 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections. Use washer fluid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fluid (page 6-31).
NOTE
 Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transmission and
to 1 or R with a manual transmission.
Block the rear wheels.
 Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
 Do not open or close the soft top when
the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) or less.
The material of the soft top could be
damaged by freezing.
 Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
 Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Climate Control
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Climate Control
Indicator light
CAUTION
 Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside
the window.
 Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defogger
switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat
generated from the defogger could
damage the convertible top and the
internal material.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed for melting
snow. If there is an accumulation of snow
on the rear window, remove it before using
the defogger.
Mirror Defogger*
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-45).
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