Quick Guide This Quick Guide is provided as a simple explanation of how to operate some of the features equipped on your Mazda MX-5. Essential Safety Equipment 1 Before Driving 2 When Driving 8 Interior Features 18 Maintenance and Care 19 If Trouble Arises 20 The meaning for each of the symbols used in the Quick Guide is as follows: Detailed explanation pertaining to some information.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Operation The following seat adjustment functions for the manual seats are available.
Before Driving Operational Range The advanced keyless system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Exterior aerial 80cm (31in) 80cm (31in) 80cm (31in) Operational range Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-filler flap can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch while the key is being carried. Request switch Steering Wheel Adjustment 1.
Before Driving Outside Mirrors 1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror. 2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Centre position Mirror switch Rearview Mirror Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON. Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
Before Driving Fuel Requirements and Capacities Fuel Premium unleaded fuel (Conforming to EN 228 and within E10)*1 Research Octane Number Capacity 95 or above 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal) *1 Europe Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap Fuel-Filler Flap When the fuel-filler flap end is pressed with the doors unlocked, the fuel-filler flap rises. To close, press the fuel-filler flap until a click sound is heard. Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it anticlockwise.
Before Driving Convertible Top (Soft Top) Top latch assembly Convertible top Convertible top's handles Lowering the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. If the engine is running, turn it off. 3. Make sure there are no objects which have been placed in the area where the convertible top is to be retracted. 4. With the lock release button depressed forward, pull back the top latch lever to unlock it. Lock release button Top latch 5. Remove the striker from the anchor.
Before Driving Lowering the Convertible Top 6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the front edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear. Front edge 7. Move the convertible top rearward and fold it while pressing the rear glass lightly with your hand. 8. With the back end of the convertible top pressed, press the front end until a latch sound is heard. Lightly rock the retracted convertible top to make sure it is securely locked.
Before Driving Raising the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. If the engine is running, turn it off. 3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage the lock. Unlock Lever 4. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the front edge and pull it towards the vehicle front. Front edge 5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible top's handles, and press the convertible top against the windscreen.
When Driving Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is on. 2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. 3. (Manual transmission) Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. (Automatic transmission) Push button start Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). 4.
When Driving Operation of i-stop Function The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped. Engine idle stopping and restarting NOTE • The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions: • When engine idling is stopped.
When Driving i-stop OFF Switch By pressing the switch until a beep sounds, the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again until the beep sounds, the i-stop function becomes operational and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off. i-stop indicator light (green)/i-stop warning light (amber) i-stop indicator light (green) • The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is restarted.
When Driving Warning/Indicator Lights Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster. If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item.
When Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Lock-release button Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift. Drive Selection Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode.
When Driving Operation of the Headlights With auto-light control Without auto-light control Operation of the Windscreen Wipers With intermittent wiper With auto-wiper control Switch Less sensitivity Centre position Higher sensitivity Switch Position Wiper operation Operation while pulling up lever Stop Intermittent (With intermittent wiper) Auto control (With auto-wiper control) Low speed High speed When the wiper lever is in the position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windscre
When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
When Driving i-ELOOP System i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
When Driving i-ELOOP System DC-DC converter Variable voltage alternator Capacitor CAUTION High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them. • Variable voltage alternator • DC-DC converter • Capacitor Control Status Display The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the audio display. Indication on display Control status Displays the level of electricity generated by regenerative braking.
When Driving Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Vehicle with Conventional Tyres The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tyres. If the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep sound. In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally. • A tyre pressure is adjusted.
Interior Features Air-Conditioning System (Fully Automatic Type) Temperature control dial A/C switch Fan control dial Air intake selector switch Mode selector dial Rear window defogger switch Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off). 3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position. 4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air conditioning (turn indicator light on).
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Precautions Routine Service We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
If Trouble Arises If Trouble Arises • Flat Tyre Either run-flat tyres or conventional tyres are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, therefore the procedure for repairing a flat tyre differs depending on the type of tyre. Before driving, make sure which type of tyre is equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tyre type, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. • Overheating 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2.
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