2003 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA warning

3-7
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Service
If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user ’s authority to operate the
equipment.
CAUTION
Door Locks
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
ignition 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. Don ’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.
Unlocked Doors:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident. So keep all doors locked
when driving.
NOTE
Always remove the key from the
ignition switch, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended. This discourages
intruders and thieves.
WARNING
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 7 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-9
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch
Both doors lock automatically when
LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when
the unmarked part of the door-lock switch
is pushed.

Opening and Closing the Trunk
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver’
s door lock for
about a second unlocks both doors. To
unlock only the driver ’s door, insert the
key into the driver ’s door lock and turn
the key briefly to the unlock position
and then immediately return it to the
center position.
Unlock Lock
Trunk Lid
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.
Open Trunk Lid and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid and do
not allow children to play inside the
vehicle.
WARNING
WARNING
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 9 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-10
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Opening the trunk lid with the key
Insert the key into the slot and turn it
clockwise.
Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter
The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release lever
The remote trunk lid release is mounted in
the center console.
To open the console, unlock it and pull the
release catch.
To release the trunk lid, pull up on the
trunk lid release lever.
Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don
’t leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don ’t leave the car or the trunk
unlocked. Always keep the car from
being a tempting place to play by
locking doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children won ’t
play with them.
WARNING
Open
Trunk lid release
lever
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 10 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-12
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk
release handle that provides a means of
escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle so that all
children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don’t have such handles.
Trunk Release Handle
Open Trunk Lid and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid and do
not allow children to play inside the
vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don ’t leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don ’t leave the car or the trunk
unlocked. Always keep the car from
being a tempting place to play by
locking doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children won ’t
play with them.
WARNING
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 12 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-13
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside
Pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle.
The handle is made of material that will
glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk
following a brief exposure to ambient
light.
The "T" shaped handle is located on the
inside of the trunk end trim. The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
Always keep the handle firmly
attached to the holder and in the
recessed position. Not securing the
handle this way could allow it to snag
luggage in the trunk and open the trunk
lid.
Handle
CAUTION
Power Windows
Closing Power Windows:
Closing power windows are
dangerous. A person ’s hands, head,
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury or
even death.
This warning applies especially to
children. Make sure the opening is
clear before closing a window.
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition 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. Don ’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.
WARNING
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 13 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-14
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Operating the Driver’s Side
Power Window
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.
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
push the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull
up the switch and then release it.

Operating the Passenger Power
Window
To open the window to the desired
position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.
Open
Close
Left
window
Close
Open
Right window
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when 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. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
WARNING
CAUTION
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 14 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-16
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the hood. 3. Use the support rod to hold the hood
open.

Closing 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. Secure the rod in its clip, while holding up the hood.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
Hood
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. Always
check that the hood is closed and
securely locked.
WARNING
Release handle
Safety catch
Clip
Support rod
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 16 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM

3-17
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Convertible Top Precautions
Convertible Top
Top latch assembley Top storage area
Windshield header
Top frame
Top covering Top latch
Unlock
button Top latch assembly
detail
Standing in a Moving Vehicle:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when it’
s moving is a
dangerous way to ride. During a
sudden maneuver or collision you
could be seriously injured or even
killed.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt on
when the vehicle is moving.
WARNINGFastening Mechanisms:
It is dangerous to place your hands or
fingers near the fastening
mechanisms. Your hands or fingers
could be caught and injured by the
mechanism. Always keep your hands
and fingers away from the fastening
mechanisms when moving the top.
Remove leaves that accumulate on and
around the convertible top. If the
leaves are not removed, they may
block the water drainage outlets.
WARNING
CAUTION
J07R_8R09_EA_02G_Edition4.book Page 17 Monday, February 3, 2003 1:16 PM