MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owners Manual

6 –69 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
*Some models.WARNING If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer:
If a seat belts is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove soiling
from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for
cleaning the seat belts or they
become stained or bleached, there
is the possibility of them becoming
weakened and as a result, they may
not function at their full capacity
which could cause serious injury or
death.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will make
it difficult to clean them later, and it may
affect the smooth retracting of the seat
belt.
Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner. Upholstery 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.
NOTE
Rubbing the interior side of the soft top
vigorously with a stiff brush or cloth may
cause damage.
Leather Upholstery Maintenance *
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum
cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(about 5%) diluted with water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth
and allow the leather to further dry in
a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the
leather gets wet such as from rain,
remove the moisture and dry it as soon
as possible.
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6 –70 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care NOTE 
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches,
and wrinkles. 
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance, about
twice a year, is recommended. 
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following, clean
it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains. 
Sand or dirt 
Grease or oil, such as hand cream 
Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair
dressing items 
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such as
hardening and shrinkage. 
Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car under
direct sunlight for long periods, shade
the interior using sunshades. 
Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality
and coloring. If the cabin temperature
becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate
and adhere to the genuine leather.
Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discoloration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating. Instrument Panel Top
Maintenance 1. Wipe the soiled area 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.
Panel Maintenance If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area 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.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
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6 –71 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Window InteriorsIf the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION 
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the window glass. It could damage the
thermal filaments. 
When washing the inside of the window
glass, use a soft cloth dampened in
lukewarm water, gently wiping the
thermal filaments.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments.
Cleaning the Floor MatsRubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WARNING Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transmission) pedal or
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for cleaning,
always reinstall them securely (page
3 - 52 ).
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6 –72
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7 –1 *Some models.7 If Trouble Arises Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency ................... 7-2
Parking in an Emergency
............... 7-2
Flat Tire ................................................ 7-3
Tool Storage
................................... 7-3
Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
..... 7-5
Changing a Tire
............................ 7-16
Battery Runs Out .............................. 7-23
Jump-Starting
............................... 7-23
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-26
Starting a Flooded Engine
............ 7-26
Push-Starting
................................ 7-26
Overheating ....................................... 7-27
Overheating
.................................. 7-27
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-29
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be
Opened
......................................... 7-29
Emergency Towing ............................ 7-30
Towing Description
...................... 7-30
Tiedown Hooks *
........................... 7-31 Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning
Sounds
................................................ 7-33
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes
.......................................... 7-33
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display *
.................... 7-45
Message Indicated on Display
..... 7-46
Warning Sound is Activated
......... 7-48
When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened
............................................... 7-52
When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened
......................................... 7-52
When the Roof Cannot be Closed .... 7-57
When the Roof Cannot be
Closed
.......................................... 7-57
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7 –2 If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE 
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on. 
Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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7 –3 If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Tool StorageNOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Emergency flat tire repair kit
Jack
Some models.Tool bagLug wrench
Jack le ve r
Tiedown eyelet
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7 –4 If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
*Some models. Jack *
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance 
Always keep the jack clean. 
Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust. 
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
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7 –5 If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit The emergency flat tire repair kit included
with your Mazda is for a temporary repair
of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting
from running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tire.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare
tire. In the event of a flat tire, use the
emergency flat tire repair kit to repair
the tire temporarily. When doing the
repair, refer to the instructions included
in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If an
emergency repair was performed on a flat
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair
or replace the tire as soon as possible. About the Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit The emergency flat tire repair kit includes
the following items.
U.S.A. and Canada
CompressorSealant bottle
Speed restriction sticker
Instructions Repaired tire sticker
Mexico
T ire sealant
Injection hose Compressor Valve core tool
Spare valve core
Speed restriction sticker Instructions
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7 –6 If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
WARNINGDo not allow children to touch the tire
sealant: 
Ingestion of tire sealant is
dangerous. In the event tire
sealant is accidentally swallowed,
drink large amounts of water
immediately and seek medical
assistance. 
Tire sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tire sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, flush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
NOTE 
The tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot
be used in the following cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
The period of effective use for the
tire sealant has expired. (The period
of effectiveness is indicated on the
bottle label.) 
The tear or puncture exceeds about 4
mm (0.16 in). 
The damage has occurred to an area
of the tire other than the tread. 
The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tire. 
The tire has come off the wheel rim. 
Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred. 
The tire has two or more punctures. Using the Emergency Flat Tire
Repair Kit U.S.A. and Canada
1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way
to a safe place on a level and hard
surface where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffic.
2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse
(R) position for a manual transmission,
and shift the selector lever to the P
position for an automatic transmission.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed and turn off the engine.
4. If necessary, flash the hazard warning
lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle.
5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the emergency flat tire repair
kit.
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