MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Manual PDF
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: MX5 MIATA, Model: MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017Pages: 568, PDF Size: 16.58 MB
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3 –15 Before Driving
Doors and LocksFront passenger's door
Unlock Lock
To lock both the doors and the fuel-filler 
lid from an open door, press the lock side 
of the door lock switch and then close the 
door.
NOTE
When locking the doors this way, be 
careful not to leave the key inside the 
vehicle.
  Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a door:
Pulling the inner handle on a 
door while the vehicle is moving 
is dangerous. Passengers can fall 
out of the vehicle if the door opens 
accidentally , which could result in 
death or serious injury. 
  When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 
km/h (12 mph), both doors and the fuel-
filler lid lock automatically. 
  When the ignition is switched off, both 
doors and the fuel-filler lid unlock 
automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so 
that they do not operate. Auto lock/unlock function setting 
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be 
set to lock or unlock automatically by 
selecting any one of the functions from the 
following table and using the driver's door-
lock switch on the interior door panel.
NOTE 
  Function number 3 in the following 
table is the factory setting for your 
vehicle. 
  There are only a total of six auto lock/
unlock settings available for automatic 
transmission vehicles, and three for 
manual transmission vehicles. Be sure 
to press the unlock side of the driver's 
door-lock switch the correct number of 
times according to the selected function 
number. If the switch is mistakenly 
pressed seven times on an automatic 
transmission vehicle or four times on a 
manual transmission, the procedure will 
be cancelled. If this occurs, start the 
procedure from the beginning. Function 
number Function *1
1 The auto door-lock function is 
disabled.
2 Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid 
lock automatically when the vehicle 
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or 
more.
3 (Factory 
Setting) Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid 
lock automatically when the vehicle 
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or 
more. Both the doors and the fuel-
filler lid unlock when the ignition is 
switched from ON to Off.
4 (Automatic transmission vehicles 
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and 
the selector lever is shifted from park 
(P) to any other gear position, both 
the doors and the fuel-filler lid lock 
automatically.
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3 –16 Before Driving
Doors and Locks Function 
number Function *1
5 (Automatic transmission vehicles 
only)
When the ignition is switched ON and 
the selector lever is shifted from park 
(P) to any other gear position, both 
the doors and the fuel-filler lid lock 
automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to 
park (P) while the ignition is switched 
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler 
lid unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transmission vehicles 
only)
Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid 
lock automatically when the vehicle 
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or 
more.
When the selector lever is shifted to 
park (P) while the ignition is switched 
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler 
lid unlock automatically.
*1   Other settings for the auto door lock function are 
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For 
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer 
to Personalization Features on page  9-9 .
Settings can be changed using the 
following procedure.
1.   Safely park the vehicle. Both doors 
must remain closed.
2.   Switch the ignition ON.
3.   Press and hold the lock side of the 
driver's door-lock switch within 20 
seconds of switching the ignition ON, 
and make sure a beep sound is heard 
about eight seconds afterwards.
4.   Refer to the auto lock/unlock function 
setting table, determine the function 
number for the desired setting. Press 
the unlock side of the driver's door-lock 
switch the same number of times as the 
selected function number (Ex. If you 
select function 2, press the unlock side 
of the switch only 2 times). 5.   Three seconds after the function setting 
has been changed, a beep sound will 
beep in the amount of the selected 
function number. (Ex. Function number 
3 = 3 beep sounds)
(Manual transmission vehicles)
Press 2 times
Press 3 timesCurrent Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Function Number 3
Press 4 timesPress unlock side of 
lock switch once
Cancel setting Cancel setting
Function set (The 
number of beeps 
heard is the same as 
the selected function 
number) Press lock side of  
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
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3 –17 Before Driving
Doors and Locks(Automatic transmission vehicles) Press unlock side of 
lock switch once
Press 2 times
Press 3 timesCurrent Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Press 4 timesFunction Number 3
Press 5 timesFunction Number 4
Press 7 timesFunction Number 5
Press 6 times
Function Number 6
Cancel setting Cancel setting
Function set (The 
number of beeps 
heard is the same as 
the selected function 
number) Press lock side of  
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
NOTE 
  The doors cannot be locked or unlocked 
while the setting function is being 
performed. 
  The procedure can be cancelled by 
pressing the lock side of the driver's 
door-lock switch.   Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the 
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door locks. Lock
Unlock
NOTE
The red indication can be seen when the 
door-lock knob is unlocked. Red indication
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3 –18 Before Driving
Doors and Locks Operation from outside
To lock the passenger door with the door-
lock knob from the outside, press the 
door-lock knob to the lock position and 
close the door (holding the door handle in 
the open position is not required).
This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob
NOTE
When locking the door this way: 
  Be careful not to leave the key inside the 
vehicle. 
  The driver's door lock knob cannot be 
used while the driver's door is open. Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the 
trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk 
is dangerous. The person in the trunk 
could be seriously injured or killed 
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the trunk lid open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle 
is dangerous. An open trunk lid in a 
moving vehicle will cause exhaust 
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This 
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), 
which is colorless, odorless, and highly 
poisonous, and it can cause loss of 
consciousness and death. Moreover, an 
open trunk lid could cause occupants 
to fall out in an accident. 
CAUTION 
  Before opening the trunk lid, remove 
any snow and ice accumulation on it. 
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close 
under the weight of the snow and ice 
resulting in injury. 
  Be careful when opening/closing the 
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong 
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could 
close suddenly resulting in injury. 
  Fully open the trunk lid and make sure 
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only 
opened partially, it could slam shut 
by vibration or wind gusts resulting in 
injury. 
  When loading or unloading luggage in 
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise, 
you could get burned by the heat of the 
exhaust gas.
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3 –19 Before Driving
Doors and Locks  Opening and Closing the Trunk 
LidOpening the trunk lid
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.
The remote release button function can 
be disabled by locking the doors using 
the transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request 
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle 
from opening the trunk.
To enable the remote release button 
operation, unlock the doors by using the 
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request 
switch, or switch the ignition ON.
NOTE
The remote release button cannot be 
disabled by locking the doors using the 
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch on page  3-14 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob on page  3-17 . Using the electric trunk lid opener 
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the 
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and raise 
the trunk lid when the latch releases. Electric trunk lid 
opener
NOTE 
  When opening the trunk lid with the 
doors locked, it may require a few 
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release 
after the electric trunk lid opener is 
pressed. 
  The trunk lid can be closed when the 
doors are locked with the key left in the 
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the 
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be 
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid 
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened 
despite doing this procedure, first push 
the trunk lid completely closed, then 
press the electric trunk lid opener to 
fully open the trunk lid. 
  If the vehicle battery is dead or there 
is a malfunction in the electrical 
system and the trunk lid cannot be 
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by 
performing the emergency procedure.
  Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be 
Opened on page  7-52 .
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3 –20 Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down 
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. 
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is 
secure.
Inside Trunk Release 
Lever *
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside 
trunk release lever that provides a means 
of escape for children and adults in the 
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be 
with keys and locking their cars, parents 
should be aware that children may be 
tempted to play around vehicles and use 
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize 
themselves with the operation and location 
of the inside trunk release lever so that 
all children can be told about it in an 
appropriate way, keeping in mind that 
most vehicles do not have such levers.
WARNING Close the trunk lid, do not allow children 
to play inside the trunk:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving 
children in the vehicle with the keys is 
dangerous. Children could open the 
trunk lid and climb inside resulting 
in possible injury or death from heat 
exposure.
Always keep the car from being a 
tempting place to play by latching the 
doors and the trunk, and keeping the 
keys where children can not play with 
them:
Leaving children or animals 
unattended in a parked vehicle is 
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and 
children who lock themselves in cars or 
trunks can die very quickly from heat 
prostration. Do not leave your children 
or pets alone in a car at any time. Do 
not leave the car, the trunk unlocked.
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3 –21 Before Driving
Doors and Locks  Opening the Trunk Lid from the 
InsideSlide the inside trunk release lever in the 
direction of the arrow. The lever is made 
of material that will glow for hours in the 
darkness of the trunk following a brief 
exposure to ambient light.
The inside trunk release lever is located on 
the inside of the trunk lid.
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3 –22 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions  Fuel  RequirementsVehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, 
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating *
 (Anti-knock index)
Premium unleaded fuel
91 [(R M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)
*
  U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gaso line station pumps.
Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating from 87 to 90 (91 t o 95 RON) can be used, but 
this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and engine knocking. 
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negativel y affect the emission control 
system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION 
  USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
  Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to 
deterioration of the emission control system and or failures. 
  This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by 
volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or 
if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine 
is performing poorly. 
  Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged. 
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compo unds are generally 
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your 
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline conta ining alcohol, such as 
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be 
covered by the warranty. 
  Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol. 
  Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. 
  Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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3 –23 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission  Emission Control SystemThis vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the c atalytic converter is 
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions 
requirements.
WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the 
engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite 
anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside 
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the 
converter and cause poor performance. 
  USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. 
  Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. 
  Do not coast with the ignition switched off. 
  Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. 
  Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes. 
  Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments 
must be made by a qualified technician. 
  Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE 
  Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control 
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some 
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject  to penalties.
  While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear 
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a self-
checking device and it operates while the engine is off.
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3 –24 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission   Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNINGDo not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is 
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and 
death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust 
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of 
consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when 
idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and 
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains 
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death 
could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before 
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust 
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because 
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or 
even death to occupants in the cabin.
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