change time MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 User Guide

4 –15 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Dashboard IlluminationWhen the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-45 .
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob. 
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position. 
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right. Dim
Bright Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on. 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
Display) When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions: 
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures. 
Sudden changes in outside
temperature. 
The vehicle is parked. 
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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4 –17 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and DisplayNOTE 
Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates. 
The display may not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel. 
The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
(indicating the remaining fuel supply)
disappear. 
If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed. Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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4 –19 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and DisplayThe screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed .
Press the INFO switch Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switchEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Compass,
Distance-to-empty,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel GaugeWarning message,
Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel
GaugeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter B, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge *1
*2
*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.
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4 –21 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Engine Coolant Temperature
GaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-27 .
NOTE 
The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at
100 °C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F). 
If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the fuel level is low, ( ) and ( ) turn an
amber color. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-41 .
NOTE 
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank. 
The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail. 
The direction of the arrow ( ) indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
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4 –23 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Average Fuel EconomyThis mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch,
- - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed
for about 1 minute before the fuel
economy is recalculated and displayed.
Current Fuel EconomyThis displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h
(3 mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed. Maintenance Monitor The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on. 
Scheduled Maintenance 
Tire Rotation 
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20 .
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
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4 –45 When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control HeadlightsTurn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE 
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On *2
Daytime running lights On *1
Off On *1
Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off On On *2
On On *2
*1 The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
*2 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto he adlight off function.
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4 –47 When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.Auto-light control *
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
CAUTION 
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly. 
The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE 
The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels , or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-15 .
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .
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4 –48 When Driving
Switches and Controls Headlight High-Low BeamThe headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward. High beam
Low beam
When the headlight high-beams are on,
the headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.
Flashing the HeadlightsCan be used when the ignition is switched
ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on). OFF
Headlight
flashing The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Coming Home Light The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beams) when the lever is
operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the doors
are closed.
NOTE 
The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 . 
If no operations are done for 3 minutes
after the lever is pulled, the headlights
turn off. 
The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
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4 –49 When Driving
Switches and Controls Leaving Home LightThe leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,
License lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds). 
Ignition switch: off 
Headlight switch: or Lock button
Unlock
b
utton NOTE 
Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 . 
When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off. 
When the headlight switch is in a
position other than or , the
headlights turn off.
Headlight Leveling The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Daytime Running Lights Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the vehicle starts
moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to
the P position (automatic transmission
vehicle).
NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
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4 –50 When Driving
Switches and Controls
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Turn SignalsMove the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position. Right turn
Left turnRight lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal indicators in the instrument
cluster flash according to the operation of
the turn signal lever to show which signal
is working. NOTE 
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out. 
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9 )
Lane-Change Signals Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change—until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
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