2004 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA key battery

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
This system locks and unlocks the doors
and opens the trunk.
It can also help you signal for attention in
an emergency.
Press the button slowly and accurately.
Keyless Entry System*
To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:
•Drop it.
• Get it wet.
• Disassemble it.
• Expose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
NOTE
•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 because
of local conditions.
• The system doesn
’t operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
• If the transmitter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operation range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-5).
• Additional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry system
per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
the electronic codes need to be
reset.
*Some models.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter.
2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery. 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or the
equivalent) into the front portion of the
holder with the positive pole ( )
facing up. Press on the B portion of the
battery to set the battery.
4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.
Slot
Back cover
A
Do not press any buttons when
replacing the battery. The electronic
code could be altered and cause the
keyless entry system to malfunction.
If the keyless entry system fails to
operate, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
B Back cover
Front
cover Front o
f
holder
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed. 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.
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.
Trunk Release Handle
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Switches and Controls

Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.

Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.

Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull it back for low.

Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Lighting Control
Switch Position OFF
Headlights Off Off OnTaillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights Off On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don't leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
High beam
Low beam
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
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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Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-12
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-20
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-24
Antenna
.............................................. 6-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-60
Audio System
..................................... 6-9
Audio set
......................... 6-17, 6-37
Operating tips for
audio system
............................... 6-9
Safety certification
.................... 6-58
Automatic Transmission Driving tips
............................... 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-21
Overdrive
.................................. 5-13
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transmission ranges
................. 5-11
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-13
Maintenance
............................. 8-27
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-30
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-30
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-30
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-23
B
Brake Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Brakes Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
.......................................... 5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-32
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-13
Center Console
................................. 6-62
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-13
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-18
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-60
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specification
....................... 10-5
Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-19
Convertible Top
............................... 3-18
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-15
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-61
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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