2003 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA trunk release

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Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks .......................................................................... 3- 2
Keys ......................................................................................... 3- 2
Keyless Entry System .............................................................. 3- 3
Door Locks .............................................................................. 3- 7
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3- 9
Trunk Release Handle ............................................................. 3-12
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3-13
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-14
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-16
Convertible Top ....................................................................... 3-17
Detachable Hardtop ................................................................. 3-22
Security System ........................................................................... 3-28
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-28
Mirrors ......................................................................................... 3-31
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-31
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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
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-
Out
The remote release may be canceled to
prevent anyone in the vehicle from
opening the trunk.
Close the trunk, insert the key, and turn it
counterclockwise, then return the key to
the center position and remove it.
To activate the remote release, insert the
key, turn it clockwise and open the trunk
lid at the same time.

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
If the remote trunk lid release does not
work, insert the key and turn it
clockwise.
NOTE
• To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk
open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
• The trunk and license plate lights
share the same light bulbs.
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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
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches.
6. Lift up on the front section of the top to release it from the windshield header. 7. Fold back the front and carefully lower
it to the storage area, then put the
latches in the locked position.

Covering the Convertible Top
1. Cover the convertible top with the top
covering, stored in the trunk.
2. Feed the straps on the bottom of the covering through the lower links and
snap them into position.
3. Secure the top covering with the straps.
4. Affix the top covering fasteners.
Unlock button Top latch
Windshield header
Top covering
Link Strap
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Emergency Starting
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. If the engine starts, release the
key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it without using the accelerator —for up
to 10 seconds. 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.
Starting a Flooded EngineJump-Starting
Battery-Related Explosion:
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.
Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery is
dangerous. It may rupture or explode,
causing serious injury.
Don
’t jump-start a frozen battery .
Use only a 12 V booster system. You
can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts
beyond repair with a 24 V power
supply (two 12 V batteries in series or
a 24 V motor generator set).
WARNING
CAUTION
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Index
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
R
Rear Window Defroster ................... 5-34
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-32
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-17
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-14
Seat Belt System 3-point type
................................. 2-7
Automatic locking
...................... 2-6
Emergency locking
..................... 2-6
Extender
.................................... 2-10
Pregnant women
......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting
.... 2-8
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-4
Warning beep
............................ 2-12
Warning light
............................ 2-11
Seats
................................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
.................. 3-28
Service Publications
......................... 9-15
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-18
SRS Air Bags Air bag system description
....... 2-26
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................ 2-20
Warning light
............................ 2-29
Starting the Engine
............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel Horn
.......................................... 5-34
Storage Compartments
..................... 6-40
Center console
.......................... 6-40
Glove box
.................................. 6-40
Mesh pocket
.............................. 6-41
Sunvisors
.......................................... 6-37
T
Tachometer .......................................5-19
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-30
Tiedown Hook
..........................................7-17
Tires Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-28
Replacement
..............................8-29
Rotation
.....................................8-28
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing Description
................................7-16
Emergency towing
....................7-16
Recreational towing
..................7-17
Trailer towing
............................4-11
Trailer Towing
..................................4-11
Trip Meter
........................................5-18
Trunk Lid
............................................3-9
Trunk Release Handle
......................3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
........5-31
V
Vanity Mirror ...................................6-37
Vehicle Information Labels
..............10-2
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