light MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owners Manual

6 –6 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year o r within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Usin g engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*5 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when perf orming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date .
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6 –9 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance Schedule 2U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter Flexible *1
Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months/16,000 km (10,000 miles))
Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant *2
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter *3
Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses *4
I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission *4
I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
I I
Manual transmission oil Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 2 years.
Tire (Rotation) *5
Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear *5
I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Rear differential oil *6
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
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6 –10 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed) *7
Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puer to Rico residents whose vehicle is operated
mainly where none of the following conditions apply. 
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as polic e car, taxi or driving school car
Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year o r within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Usin g engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*4 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*5 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*6 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*7 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when perf orming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date .
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6 –11 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled MaintenanceCanada residents Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant *1
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter I I I I I I I I I I I I
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Fuel lines and hoses *2
I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission *2
I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 years.
Manual transmission oil Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 2 years.
Tire (Rotation) *3
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear *3
I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Rear differential oil *4
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed) *5
Inspect annually.
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6 –16 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant *1
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I *2
Hoses and tubes for emission I *2
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs I I I I I I
Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Manual transmission oil R
Tire (Rotation) *3
Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear *3
I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Rear differential oil *4
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
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6 –18 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 11 0 11 5 120
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolant *1
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I *2
I
Hoses and tubes for emission I *2
I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs I I I I I I
Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Manual transmission oil R R
Tire (Rotation) *3
Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear *3
I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Rear differential oil *4
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
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6 –20 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Monitor Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)“Oil Change” with a flexible setting *1
is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer
when you want to change the setting *2
. Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than
1,000 km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whiche ver comes first).
Reset method
Press and hold the selector with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep pressing
the selector for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will flash for a few seconds
when the reset is completed. Selector
*1 The flexible setting is available in the United States and Puert o Rico. Based on the
engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the
remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol ®
0W-20 oil are required to
achieve optimum calculation performance.
*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the syst em must be reset
whenever replacing the engine oil.
Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
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6 –21 Maintenance and Care
Scheduled MaintenanceYou can customize settings in the setup display as follows: Ta b Item Explanation
Scheduled Setting Notification can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than
1,000 km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than
15 (whichever comes first).Distance (km or mile)
Reset Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Tire Rotation Setting Notification can be switched on/off.
Distance (km or mile) Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km
or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.
Oil Change Setting Interval Oil replacement period can be selected from the flexible setting or
fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and
Puerto Rico. Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected,
the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine
operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the
instrument cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol ®
0W-20
oil are required to achieve optimum performance.
Distance (km or mile)
(Displays only in fixed
setting) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km
or 600 mile.
Oil life (%)
(Displays only in flexible
setting) Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less
than 1,000 km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15
(whichever comes first).
Reset In flexible setting: Resets the remaining oil life to 100 %.
In fixed setting: Resets the remaining distance to the initial v alue.
Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the syst em
must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
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6 –38 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery: 
Keep it securely mounted. 
Keep the top clean and dry. 
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease. 
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda. 
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Battery ReplacementContact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase. Key Battery Replacement If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION 
Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly. 
When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged. 
There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced. 
Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions. 
Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape. 
Never disassemble. 
Never throw the battery into fire or
water. 
Never deform or crush. 
Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
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6 –39 Maintenance and Care
Owner MaintenanceThe following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low: 
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-26 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster). 
The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed. 
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key. Knob 2. Twist a tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly. C ove r
3. Insert the tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow. C ove r
Gap
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover. C ove r
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