MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page1 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page2 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page3 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page4 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page5 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page6 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page7 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2 Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4 1-1 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page8 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies according to grade. 1-2 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page9 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-29 Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-53 DSC OFF switch ...............................................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page10 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies according to grade. 1-4 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page11 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-31 Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-55 Antenna .............................................................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page12 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 1-6 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page13 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 2 Black plate (13,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Seats .......................................................................................... 2-2 Seat Belt Systems ......................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page14 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seats WARNING Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page15 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page16 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Warmer í The seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. 2-4 í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page17 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page18 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page19 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qEmergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is retracted, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page20 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belts WARNING qFastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Belt Tongue 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page21 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belts qSeat Belt Caution Label Depress the button on the buckle. A caution label has been placed inside the sleeve of the lap portion of the driver's seat belt.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page22 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or greater frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously. The pretensioners take up slack in the seat belts as the air bags are expanding.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page23 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Pretensioner System Disposal: Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page24 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page25 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page26 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front passenger seat The seat belt warning light/beep reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt. If the front passenger seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page27 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page28 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint To reduce the chance of injuries caused by the deployment of the passenger air bag, there are two methods to deactivate the passenger air bag for a child's safety as follows ― however the surest way to avoid the passenger air bag not deploying is to use the key and turn off the passenger air bag and not rely on the passenger seat weight sensors, which will also detect other loads o
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page29 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page30 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Seating Children in a Child-Restraint System on the Passenger Seat: This vehicle is equipped with both a passenger seat weight sensor and a passenger an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-36).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page31 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Child-Restraint Tether: Using a child-restraint system that requires a tether is dangerous. Your Mazda doesn't have a child-restraint tether. The child-restraint system cannot be properly secured. In a collision, it could move and cause serious injury or even death to the child or someone else. Always use a child-restraint system designed for use without a tether.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page32 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing a ChildRestraint System The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily be converted into the automatic locking mode, which must be done to hold the child-restraint system. Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LATCH attachments; refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-23).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page33 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 5.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page34 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page35 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint System Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat that slide through the passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page36 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure Before installing a child-restraint system, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminated by using the key to turn the passenger air bag off. Refer to Passenger seat weight sensors on page 2-36. Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch on page 2-30. 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page37 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System: Seating a child in a rear-facing childrestraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dangerous. In an accident, a air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even death to the child seated in the rearfacing child-restraint system.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page38 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags (verify “SRS AIRBAG” location indicator marks).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page39 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page40 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side the car is hit.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page41 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Suspension Adjustment: Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page42 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch WARNING Unnecessary Deactivation of Passenger Air Bag: Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off unnecessarily, the passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag. Serious injuries or even death could occur.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page43 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags In addition to using the key to deactivate the passenger air bag, the passenger air bag is also deactivated and the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated automatically when the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than 30 kg (66 lb).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page44 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags The passenger front and side air bag will remain deactivated until the passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON position. qTo Ready the Passenger Air Bag Before driving, always confirm that the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the appropriate position according to your requirements (page 2-30). 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page45 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page46 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Air Bag System Components (1) (9) (8) (2) (5) (3) (7) (4) (6) (5) (1) Front inflators and air bags (2) Front crash sensor (3) Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-36) (4) Crash sensor and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (5) Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-10) (6) Passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-36) (7) Driver and passenger seat
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page47 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qSide Air Bag System Components í (4) (1) (3) (2) (1) Crash sensor and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (2) Side crash sensors (3) Side inflators and air bags (4) Seats í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page48 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work qHow the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function only once.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page49 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the passenger air bag, the system deactivates the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system when: l There is no passenger in the passenger seat. (The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page50 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: Total seated weight on the Passenger air bag Passenger front and side passenger seat deactivation indicator light air bags OFF OFF Empty (Not occupied)* Less than approx. 30 kg ON OFF (66 lb) Approx.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page51 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Increasing the Total Seated Weight on the Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page52 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page53 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Damaged Side and Curtain Air Bag Wiring under the Seats: Placing luggage or other objects under the seats is dangerous. The side air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the side air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or serious injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page54 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Driving into a big hole or hitting the far side of a hole. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page55 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Side air bag activation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause a side air bag on that side to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. l Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side air bags.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page56 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qConstant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l SAS unit l Crash sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Front passenger air bag deactivation switch l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenger seat weight sensors l Driver and front passenger se
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page57 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart or when you manually deactivate the passenger air bag with the key.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page58 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 2-46 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page59 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 3 Black plate (59,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ............................... 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions .............................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page60 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (60,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors without operating the key. l Starting the engine without operating the key.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page61 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (61,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Panic button Trunk button Lock button Auxiliary key Unlock button Operation indicator light Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page62 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (62,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: l l l l l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page63 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (63,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. l When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page64 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (64,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qService 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page65 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range Opening the trunk lid The operational range for opening the trunk lid is up to 80 cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the trunk lid. The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is being carried.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page66 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page67 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-51).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page68 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be opened by pressing the request switch on the under side of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch LOCK(Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page69 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not function in the ACC position, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually or the advanced key is carried away from the vehicle. Starting the Engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page70 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). 7.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page71 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in. Turning off the engine 1. Shift the shift lever to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC position. NOTE 9.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page72 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition switch has to be pushed in from the ACC position and turned. Without being pushed in, the ignition switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the ACC position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page73 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Lock button Panic button Unlock button Trunk button To confirm that both doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page74 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l l The hazard warning lights will not flash. The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-51).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page75 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine The engine can be started with the auxiliary key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 5-4). Advanced Key Suspend Function If an advanced key is left in the vehicle or the trunk, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page76 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page77 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request switch for a front door is pressed while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page78 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) Your vehicle comes with certain Advanced Keyless Entry System settings which can be activated and deactivated. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer show you how to activate or deactivate any or all of the settings as shown in the chart below.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page79 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18). Warning condition When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page80 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) Without keyless entry system WARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page81 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the button slowly and carefully.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page82 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door is open. Also, the hazard warning lights will not flash.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page83 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To confirm that both doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that both doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page84 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed. CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. l When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page85 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) Tab 3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmitter.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page86 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Unattended Children and Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them. Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page87 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-14). To lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door. This does not operate the other door locks.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page88 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Locking, unlocking with key Both doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key. Both doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer. Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch Both doors lock automatically when LOCK is pushed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page89 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid WARNING Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Because exhaust gas can get into the cabin through an open trunk, keep the trunk closed when driving.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page90 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page91 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks The switch is mounted inside the trunk. OFF position To open the trunk lid when the switch is in the OFF position, open the trunk with the key. ON position With advanced key With the switch in the ON position, the remote trunk lid release button can be operated. With the switch in the OFF position, the remote release button cannot be operated.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page92 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 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.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page93 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide 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 slide lever is located on the inside of the trunk end trim.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page94 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window qOperating the Passenger Power Window Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desired position, hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, pull up the switch. To open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page95 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page96 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Cap Hood To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Close Open WARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page97 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift the hood. 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Clip Support rod qClosing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page98 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Convertible Top Windshield header Top latch assembly Top storage area The convertible top's handles qConvertible Top Precautions WARNING Standing in a Moving Vehicle: Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the convertible top storage area or center console when the vehicle is moving is a dangerous way to ride.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page99 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks l Before lowering or raising the top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. l Make sure nothing is on the top or near the back window when raising or lowering the top. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage. l When lowering the top, make sure objects inside the vehicle aren't blown away by the wind.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page100 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Pull the top rearward on the front section of the top to release it from the windshield header. 6. Fold back the front and carefully lower it to the storage area. Windshield header 7. Press down the top so that it locks securely. NOTE To lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. The convertible top's handles 8.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page101 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRaising the Convertible Top 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. NOTE To raise the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. 3. Pull the unlock lever to release the top. Unlock lever The convertible top's handles 4.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page102 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Driving with the convertible top not fully locked could damage the top. If the red indicator is visible on the unlock button, the top is not locked. After locking the top, verify that the red indicator is not visible. Locked position Unlocked position Red indicator NOTE Make sure the top is securely locked by pushing up on it.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page103 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page104 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an area where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box. Move the advanced key to another place, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and then restart the engine.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page105 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qMaintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page106 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page107 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page108 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qMaintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page109 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when both doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l l l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the keyless entry system transmitter.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page110 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter. l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. l (With advanced key) l l Press a request switch on the doors or the unlock button on the transmitter.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page111 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page112 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Outside mirror qRearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window. Mirror switch Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page113 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors WARNING Blocked View: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks. 3-55 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page114 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 3-56 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page115 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 4 Black plate (115,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page116 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (116,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Premium unleaded fuel Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index) 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above) * U.S.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page117 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (117,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page118 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (118,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard below the trunk, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off. 4-4 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page119 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (119,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: 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 your vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page120 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (120,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. After Getting In l Are all doors closed and locked? l Is the seat adjusted properly? l Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. l Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted? l Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page121 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (121,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs. l Don't race the engine.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page122 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (122,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very careful.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page123 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving l WARNING Spinning the Wheels: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. Don't spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page124 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (124,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qSnow Tires qTire Chains Use snow tires on all four wheels Check local regulations before using tire chains. Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page125 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (125,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips 2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page126 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page127 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda MX-5 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX-5. 4-13 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page128 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 4-14 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page129 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM 5 Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Brake System ..................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page130 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (130,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch (With advanced key) qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). Without advanced key When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page131 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Vehicle without Advanced Key, and Automatic Transaxle Vehicle NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page132 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (132,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page133 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual. WARNING Coasting with the Engine Off: Continuing to coast when the engine is stalled or turned off is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page134 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with a greater amount of force than is required so that the vehicle holds in the stationary position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page135 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (135,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page136 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page137 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page138 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transmission) Vehicles with 6-speed transmission are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. CAUTION l Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page139 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-11 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page140 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page141 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page142 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (142,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is desired. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page143 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page144 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. To shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of the DOWN switches away from you once with your thumb.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page145 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page146 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page147 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Cruise Control Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page148 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. 3. Press down the cruise control switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indicator light turns off.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page149 Monday, April 18 2005 4:17 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Pull up the cruise control switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on. Greater speed will not interfere with it or change the set speed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page150 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) l Press the CANCEL button. If some other method besides the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the cruise control switch pulled up.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page151 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without causing them to spin and lose traction.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page152 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í CAUTION l The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page153 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off (page 5-26). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic stability control may have a malfunction.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page154 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page155 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page156 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page157 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pressures.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page158 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l l When a metallic device such as a nongenuine navigation system is equipped near the center of the dashboard, which may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to the receiver unit. When using the following devices in the vehicle that may cause radio interference with the receiver unit. l l A digital device such as a personal computer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page159 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. l NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have been registered.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page160 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-33 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-33 Tachometer ........................................................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page161 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector Odometer The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page162 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page163 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-19). qEngine Oil Pressure Gauge Normal range qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page164 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. Dim Bright 5-36 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page165 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-39 Charging System Warning Light 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS Warning Light 5-39 Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-41 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-42 Seat Belt Warning
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page166 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-43 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-44 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-44 Flat Tire Warning Light 5-45 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-46 Security Indicator Light 5-47 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-47 Shift Position Indicator Light
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page167 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page168 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page169 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page170 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLow Fuel Warning Light Belt minder NOTE Low fuel warning light This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page171 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Front passenger seat The seat belt warning light/beep reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt. If the front passenger seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page172 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qAutomatic Transmission Warning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page173 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page174 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) (with Advanced Key) When flashing l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the start knob will not rotate to the ACC position even if it is pushed in from the LOCK position. l l This indicator has two colors.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page175 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds KEY Indicator Light (Green) When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the correct advanced key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates, and the start knob can be turned to the ACC position (page 3-10).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page176 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qShift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission) qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page177 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE If the battery is disconnected, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. To make the DSC operable, do the following procedure with the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page178 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Beep If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard for about 90 seconds (the beep sound speeds up as time elapses). Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on page 5-42.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page179 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page180 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. High beam Low beam For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page181 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move 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. Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page182 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Substitute Washer Fluid: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page183 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Washer Rear Window Defroster Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF Washer The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster, the indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn it off.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page184 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page185 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM 6 Black plate (185,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................................................... Operating Tips ........................................................................... Vent Operation .......................................................................... Control Panel ...................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page186 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (186,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page187 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (187,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation Button qAdjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by rotating the vent. Opening/closing vents The two outside vents can be opened and closed with center button. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-3 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page188 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (188,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents (OPEN MODE) Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) Floor Vents Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents You will feel more comfortable by using the OPEN MODE when lowering the convertible top. 6-4 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page189 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (189,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Control Panel Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch qControl Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Slow Cold Fast Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Turn the dial to adjust to the desired fan speed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page190 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (190,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial Air intake selector Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle. NOTE You will be comfortable by turning the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position when lowering the convertible top. A/C switch Press the switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page191 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (191,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE WARNING The Recirculated Air Mode: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather. l If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page192 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (192,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-34). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-19).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page193 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (193,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qDehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) í Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 5.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page194 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (194,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna Operating Tips for Audio System qDetachable Type To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page195 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (195,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page196 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (196,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly, resulting in annoying noise. Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page197 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (197,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/InDash CD Changer l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The CD player/In-dash CD changer could be damaged. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page198 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (198,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page199 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (199,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l CD TEXT textual information cannot be displayed by audio units other than the In-dash CD changer. (Only playback is possible.) l CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB cannot be played. l This unit may not be able to play certain discs made using a computer due to the application (writing software) setting used. (For details, consult the store where the application was purchased.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page200 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (200,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-RW/CDROMs. Discs that have been recorded using the following formats can be played: l l l l l l This unit can play MP3s with sampling frequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz. l l This unit does not play CDs recorded using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO and RIFF MP3 formats. 6-16 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page201 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (201,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames will be skipped and not played. l This unit will play MP3 files that have up to eight levels. However, the more levels a disc has, the longer it will take to initially start playing. It is recommended to record discs with two levels or less.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page202 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (202,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Multi-session A session is the complete amount of data recorded from the beginning to the end of a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/CDRW data recording. Multi-session refers to the existence of data from two or more sessions on a single disc. Sampling Refers to the process of encoding analog audio data at regular intervals and converting it to digital data.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page203 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (203,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-20 Clock ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24 Operating the Radio ................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page204 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (204,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. Audio control dial Turn the power/volume dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it. Audio sound adjustment 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page205 Monday, April 18 2005 4:18 PM Black plate (205,1) Interior Comfort Audio System BOSE Sound System-equipped model BOSE Sound Systemequipped model * Indication OFF * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page206 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (206,1) Interior Comfort Audio System The following seven modes are available. Select the desired mode according to use. Mode Use Volume change ALC does No change not operate. Use when Minimum the convertible top is Medium closed. Three levels Maximum are available. Use when Minimum the convertible top is open. Medium Three levels are Maximum available. Turn the audio control dial to select the desired mode.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page207 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (207,1) MEMO 6-23 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page208 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (208,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qClock Display Clock/Display switch 12/24-hour clock time switch Hour/Minute set switch Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. 1. To adjust the time, pull up the clock/ display switch for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The clock's current time will flash.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page209 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (209,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l When the clock/display switch is released, the seconds are reset to “00”. l If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle's battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset. 6-25 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page210 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (210,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Band selector button Display Satellite button* Manual tuning dial Electric serial number switch* Seek tuning/APC switch Scan/Auto memory switch Channel preset switches *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page211 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (211,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Seek tuning Pulling up or pressing down the seek tuning/APC switch will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to, pull up or press down and hold the seek tuning/APC switch the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Pull up the scan/auto memory switch to automatically sample strong stations.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page212 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (212,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Load button CD slot Display CD eject button CD play button Random button Track up/down switch Repeat button Fast-forward/Reverse switch Scan/Auto memory switch Inserting the CD Ejecting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page213 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (213,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Pull up the scan/auto memory switch during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Pull up the scan/auto memory switch once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan was selected.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page214 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (214,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer í Load button Disc down button CD slot Display Disc up button Clock/Display switch Repeat button Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD play button Random button Fast-forward/Reverse switch Scan/Auto memory switch Track up/down switch Type Music CD/MP3 CD player Playable data · Music data (CD-DA) NOTE · MP3 file The CD will begin playback autom
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page215 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (215,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Inserting CDs into desired tray number Ejecting the CD ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. Normal ejection 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page216 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (216,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the CD eject button ( ) again for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard. NOTE If the button is not pressed and about 5 seconds have elapsed while “DISC” “OUT” is flashing, CDs are automatically ejected. 3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will be ejected. NOTE Press down and hold the fast-forward/ reverse switch to reverse through a track at high speed.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page217 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (217,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan was selected. Repeat play During MP3 CD playback (Folder random) ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “RDM” is displayed. During music CD playback 2. To cancel the random play, press the button again after 3 seconds. ) during 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page218 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (218,1) Interior Comfort Audio System MP3 CD Disc number/File number/Elapsed time display Disc tray number Folder number/Track number File name (ID3 Tag) Folder name (ID3 Tag) Display scroll Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. To display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display ) to the right. Hidden feed dial ( titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page219 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (219,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause CD is inserted upside down CHECK CD CD is defective Solution Insert the CD properly.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page220 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (220,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. qAdjusting the Volume To increase the volume, pull up the volume switch. To decrease the volume, press down the volume switch. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page221 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (221,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. qSeek Switch qMute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page222 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (222,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page223 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (223,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front. qVanity Mirrors Interior Lights qOverhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. Light on when any door is open Light on qTrunk Light Switch Position Trunk Light Light off Light on when the trunk is open 6-39 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page224 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (224,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Cup Holder WARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other than cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page225 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (225,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Storage Compartments WARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page226 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (226,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qSeat Side Box To open, pull the release catch. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock 3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latch to open. When finished, return the seat to its original position and secure it.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page227 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (227,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wind blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down. To use the windblocker, lift it upright.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page228 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM 6-44 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page229 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM 7 Black plate (229,1) In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Flat Tire ........................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page230 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway. 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 six turn signals will flash. NOTE l The turn signals don't work when the hazard warning lights are on.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page231 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (231,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Flat Tire Either run-flat tires or conventional tires are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, therefore the procedure for repairing a flat tire differs depending on the type of tire. Before driving, make sure which type of tire is equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tire type, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page232 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (232,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Vehicles with run-flat tires can be driven even with a punctured tire under the following conditions. Maximum vehicle speed with a punctured run-flat tire: 90 km/h (55 mph) Maximum driving distance with a punctured rum-flat tire: 80 km (49 miles) CAUTION The maximum driving distance may be shorter depending on the driving conditions.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page233 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (233,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Tool Storage Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Lug wrench Jack Lever Towing/Tiedown eyelet Tool bag Jack Some models. 7-5 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page234 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (234,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit í The IMS 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. NOTE 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page235 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (235,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the following items. Compressor Tire sealant Injection hose Spare valve core Repaired tire sticker Valve core tool WARNING Ingestion of Tire Sealant: Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page236 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (236,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l l l l l l l The period of effective use for the tire sealant has expired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bottle label.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page237 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (237,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE CAUTION The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _30°C. In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) or below), the tire sealant hardens easily and injection of the sealant will be difficult. Warm the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the injection work. If there is air remaining in the tire when the valve core is removed, the valve core could fly out.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page238 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (238,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tire. NOTE Do not throw away the empty tire sealant bottle as the sealant in the bottle can be replenished when replacing the tire. Take the bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 13.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page239 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (239,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. 16. Turn the compressor switch on and inflate the tire carefully to the correct inflation pressure. WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (page 6-43). Operating the Compressor: Operating the compressor above 300 kPa (3.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page240 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (240,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l Check the tire inflation pressure label (driver's door frame) for the correct tire inflation pressure. l Do not use the compressor for longer than 10 minutes because using the compressor for long periods could damage it. l If the tire does not inflate, repair of the tire may not be possible.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page241 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (241,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire CAUTION l l A tire that has been temporarily repaired with the tire sealant cannot be reused. Mazda recommends replacing the tire with a new one. The wheel can be reused after any sealant adhering to it is wiped off and carefully inspected. However, replace the tire valve with a new one.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page242 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (242,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-30). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page243 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (243,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual. Improper Jack: Using a jack that isn't designed for your Mazda is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page244 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (244,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qLocking Lug Nuts qMounting the Tire If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove box and mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page245 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (245,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened more than necessary.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page246 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page247 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (247,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection: Working near the electrical cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page248 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating 5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 6. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page249 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (249,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there―for up to 10 seconds.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page250 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (250,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting The battery is in the trunk. Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page251 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (251,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page252 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (252,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Discharged battery Jumper cables Booster battery 1. Remove the rubber hose from the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery cover from its right side. 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 4.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page253 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (253,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration. l Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). l Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). l Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery (3).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page254 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting WARNING Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it. You can't start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page255 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (255,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed forward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transmission.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page256 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (256,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks Rear CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper. qTiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wrench, and jack lever from the trunk (page 7-5). 2.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page257 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (257,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Lug wrench Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear 7-29 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page258 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-27) and “Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-28) and carefully follow the instructions. 7-30 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page259 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM 8 Black plate (259,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (North America) .................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page260 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (260,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page261 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (261,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (North America) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page262 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (262,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page263 Monday, April 18 2005 4:19 PM Black plate (263,1) 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 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page264 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (264,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Puerto Rico Others Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM FL22 type *1 Engine coolant Oth
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page265 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (265,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Flat tire r
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page266 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (266,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) NOTE l After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. l As the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system's operation (performance), correct, clean, or replace as required.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page267 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 Maintenance ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Interval ×1000 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page268 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (268,1) 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 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page269 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page270 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (270,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page271 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (271,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. 8-13 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page272 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (272,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Washer fluid reservoir Battery Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reservoir (only for manual transmission model) Air filter Power steering fluid cap Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir 8-14 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page273 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (273,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page274 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (274,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. WARNING Handling Used Engine Oil: Continuous contact with used engine oil is dangerous. It could cause skin cancer. Always wash with soap and water immediately after changing oil and filter. Full OK Low 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. It's OK between Low and Full.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page275 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap. Loosen Tighten Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. Forward Drain plug 6. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks. 7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page276 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page277 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qChanging Coolant NOTE If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page278 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (278,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Flush out the system with running water. To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is running or hot is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page279 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (279,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid qAdding Brake/Clutch Fluid qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page280 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (280,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level Washer Fluid qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page281 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (281,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page282 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (282,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Air Filter 3. Unfasten the clamps. CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. This could result in excessive engine wear. This air filter may be cleaned with compressed air and reused, or replaced, depending on its condition. Unless it is very dirty, simply shake it to remove foreign particles. Each time you inspect it, wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. 4.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page283 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (283,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. l To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page284 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (284,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page285 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (285,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page286 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (286,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page287 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (287,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qBattery Maintenance Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page288 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page289 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (289,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page290 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (290,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. qReplacing a Wheel CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l WARNING l l Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident. Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page291 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (291,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots. 8-33 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page292 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (292,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights / Taillights Side-marker lights Overhead light Head lights (High beam) Parking light Fog lights Headlights (Low beam) Front turn signal lights Side-marker lights 8-34 Form No.8U35-EA-05F Some models.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page293 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (293,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page294 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (294,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Low-beam bulbs (Xenon fusion bulbs) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulbs) 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it to the rear. 1. If you are changing the right headlight bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off the engine.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page295 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 9. Remove the headlight bulb from the socket. 2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them. 10. Install the new socket and bulb assembly in the reverse order of removal. 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, then remove the mudguard.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page296 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (296,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling it. 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, then remove the mudguard. Removal Installation 6. Install the new socket and bulb assembly in the reverse order of removal. 4.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page297 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (297,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Front side-marker lights Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights 1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it. 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page298 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (298,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. On the side the bulb is to be replaced, pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove them, then remove the trunk side trim. qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the cover. 2.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page299 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Trunk light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the luggage compartment light as shown in the figure, and then remove the luggage compartment light unit. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page300 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (300,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components don't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page301 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (301,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 FAN FAN DEFOG H/CLEAN 5 ROOM 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IG KEY2 HEATER ABS FOG R.FOG ― ― MAG ST TAIL ABS FUSE PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING 30 A Cooling fan 7.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page302 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 8-44 BTN MAIN EGI INJ EGI COMP1 EGI COMP2 HEAD LOW L HEAD LOW R HEAD P.WIND ENGINE WIPER DRL HORN STOP ETV FUEL PUMP HAZARD P.WIND2 IG KEY1 FUSE RATING 30 A 120 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 40 A í Some models. Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page303 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (303,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ACC AUX PWR METER S.WARM ILLUMI A/C ENGINE ― M.DEF AUDIO D.LOCK SILEN ― ― ― ― FUSE RATING 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A ― 7.5 A 20 A 20 A 7.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page304 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (304,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page305 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (305,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page306 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (306,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. qMaintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water. If the vehicle is washed improperly, the paint surface could be scratched.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page307 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (307,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page308 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (308,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chromeplated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page309 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (309,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qConvertible Top Maintenance The convertible top is made of a special high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining, and loss of luster will result. Maintain it under these guidelines. Appearance(Polyvinyl only) Dress the top once a month after washing and drying it well. For best results, use a water-based leather treatment or vinyl top dressing.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page310 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (310,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Interior Care CAUTION l Don't use an automatic car wash. qDashboard Precautions l Don't use strong soap, chemical detergents, or hot water, and don't wash the hardtop in direct sunlight or when the surface is warm. Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page311 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (311,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean it with a mild soap solution good for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner. To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page312 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM 8-54 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page313 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM 9 Black plate (313,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ........................ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ...... Customer Assistance (Canada) ..... Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ............................................. 9-2 9-2 9-4 9-7 Mazda Importer/Distributors ......... 9-8 Importer/Distributor .....................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page314 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (314,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page315 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (315,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page316 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (316,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page317 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (317,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page318 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (318,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page319 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (319,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page320 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (320,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page321 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (321,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l l Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty l California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page322 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (322,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page323 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (323,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page324 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (324,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page325 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (325,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page326 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (326,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety system; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page327 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (327,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page328 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (328,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page329 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (329,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page330 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (330,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page331 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (331,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page332 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (332,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page333 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (333,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page334 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (334,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T145/80D16 105M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page335 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (335,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 15 “15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-23 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page336 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (336,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page337 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (337,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Tire Under-Inflation: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page338 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (338,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from road hazards.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page339 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (339,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page340 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (340,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page341 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (341,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page342 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (342,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page343 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (343,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. PAYLOAD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page344 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (344,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page345 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (345,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page346 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (346,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/ or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page347 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (347,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page348 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (348,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Exceeding 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.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page349 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (349,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps 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.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page350 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (350,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page351 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (351,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page352 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (352,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page353 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM 10 Black plate (353,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications .........................................................................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page354 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (354,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. qVehicle Emission Control Information Label qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label qTire Pressure Label 10-2 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page355 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (355,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number Forward 10-3 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page356 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (356,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Type Bore×Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Specification DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 10.8 qElectrical System Item Battery Alternator Starter Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap Model 12V-36AH/5HR 12 V - 100 A 12 V - 1.4 kW L3G2 18 110*1, L3Y1 18 110 1.25―1.35mm (0.050―0.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page357 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (357,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Engine oil 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) Coolant Manual transmission oil 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt) 2.0 L (2.10 US qt, 1.7 Imp qt) 2.1 L (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) 7.61 L (8.04 US qt, 6.69 Imp qt) 0.13 L (0.13 US qt, 0.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page358 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (358,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Low beam Front turn signal lights Parking lights Fog lights í Side-marker lights High-mount brake light*1 Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) Reverse lights License plate lights Halogen Xenon fusion Wattage 65 55 35 21 5 55 5 1 21 21/5 21 5 Category ECE R (SAE) H9 (H9) H7 (H7) D2S (D2S) WY21W (12W21W) W5W (
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page359 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (359,1) Specifications qFuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-41. 10-7 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page360 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM 10-8 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page361 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM 11 Black plate (361,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page362 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (362,1) Index A B Accessory Socket .............................. 6-43 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-14 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-17 Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16 Locking, unlocking with request switch ..................
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page363 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (363,1) Index C E Clock ................................................. 6-24 Convertible Top ................................ 3-40 Cruise Control ................................... 5-19 Cup Holder ........................................ 6-40 Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-18 Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5 Hood release .........
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page364 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (364,1) Index F I Fuses ................................................. 8-41 Panel description ........................ 8-43 Replacement ............................... 8-41 Interior Lights ................................... 6-39 G Jump-Starting .................................... 7-22 Glove Box ............................... 6-41, 6-42 K H Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23 Hazard Warning Flasher ...
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page365 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (365,1) Index O S Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33 Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-53 Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39 Overheating ....................................... 7-19 Overloading ...................................... 4-12 Seat Belt System 3-point type .................................. 2-8 Automatic locking ........................ 2-7 Belt minder ...............
MX-5_8U35-EA-05F_Edition1 Page366 Monday, April 18 2005 4:20 PM Black plate (366,1) Index T W Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-28 Tire Information ................................ 9-18 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-29 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light .............................. 5-28 Tires and wheels ......................... 5-30 Tires Flat Tire ........................................
