weight MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owner's Manual

8 –41 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
WARNING Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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8 –42 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Steps for Determining the Correct Load LimitSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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9 –6 Specifications
Specifications WeightsU.S.A. and Canada Item Indication on display
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,245 kg
(2,745 lbs) 1,265 kg
(2,789 lbs) 1,298 kg
(2,862 lbs) 1,312 kg
(2,892 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 628 kg
(1,384 lbs) 642 kg
(1,415 lbs) 636 kg
(1,403 lbs) 644 kg
(1,421 lbs)
Rear 620 kg
(1,367 lbs) 626 kg
(1,380 lbs) 664 kg
(1,465 lbs) 670 kg
(1,477 lbs)
Mexico Item Indication on display
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,242 kg (2,738 lbs) 1,305 kg (2,877 lbs)
Front 627 kg (1,382 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 630 kg (1,389 lbs) 630 kg (1,389 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 615 kg (1,356 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 . Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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10 –8W Warning Lights .................................... 4-26
Warning Sound is Activated
................ 7-48
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep
................................. 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep
................................. 7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep
................................. 7-49
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
..... 7-50
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
..... 7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep
............................................... 7-50
Lane Departure Warning sound
..... 7-51
Lights-on reminder
........................ 7-48
Power steering warning buzzer
..... 7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
........................................ 7-50
Retractable fastback warning beep ... 7-49
Seat belt warning beep
.................. 7-49
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep
............................................... 7-51
Warranty
.............................................. 8-15
Weights .................................................. 9-6
Windblocker
...................................... 5-140
Windows
Power windows
............................. 3-31
Windshield Washer
............................. 4-54
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 4-52
Winter Driving
.................................... 3-53
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades ............................................. 6-33 Index
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