2004 MAZDA MODEL SPEED MX-5 MIATA ECO mode

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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

Odometer, Trip Meter and
Selector
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed. Odometer
When this mode is selected, ODO will be
displayed.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
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.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
Selector
Odometer
Trip meter A Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter B
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light came on and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may come on in
the following cases:
• The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
• The engine
’s electrical system has a
problem.
• The emission control system has a
problem.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

ABS Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
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.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don ’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switch*
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. The indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is set
at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector
This lever controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the lever be kept in the outside
air position.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0
°C (32 ° F).
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the position 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
position in cold or rainy
weather.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Operating Tips for Mini Disc
(MD) Player
The following precautions should be
observed.
• Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
• Do not insert any objects, other than
MDs, into the slot.
• The MD player has been designed to
play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played. •
The MD player can also play MDLPs
that have been recorded in MDLP
mode. (MDLPs bearing the
identification logo as shown below).
• When inserting the MD, make sure the
MD label is facing up, and the MD is
oriented to the insertion slot in the
direction of the arrow. If not inserted
correctly, the MD will be ejected, or
may remain stuck in the MD deck.
• Do not touch the internal part of the
MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for
no reason, it may be broken.
• Store MDs in their cases and away
from direct sunlight.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
(BOSE Sound System-equipped model)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed.
The volume increases in accordance with
the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
The following 7 modes are available.
Select the desired mode according to use.
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade and balance,
press the audio control dial for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and
"CLEAR" will be displayed.
ModeUseVo l u m e
change
ALC does
not operate. No change
Use when the
convertible
top is open.
Three levels are
available. Minimum
Medium
Maximum
Use when the
convertible top is
closed.
Three levels are
available. Minimum
Medium
Maximum
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Exact hour adjustment
1. To set the exact hour, press the clock button ( ) for about 2 seconds
until a beep is heard.
The clock ’s current time will flash.
2. Press the clock button ( ) again and the time will be adjusted as
follows:
(Example)
12:01—12:29 →12:00
12:30—12:59 →1:00
Changing the display mode
The display on the unit can be changed by
pressing the clock button ( ). This
alternates the display between clock mode
and normal mode. When the clock mode
has been selected, the time will be
displayed.
NOTE
• When the clock button ( ) is
released, the seconds are reset to
"00".
• 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.
NOTE
The displays when using the audio
differ in clock mode and normal mode.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( ) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button ( ) switches the bands as
follows: FM1
→FM2
→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, "ST" will be
displayed. Tu n i n g
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Band selector button
Satellite button*
Display
Channel preset buttons Scan button
Auto memory
button/Electric
serial number
button*
Manual tuning dial
Seek tuning
button
*For reception of optional Sirius digital satellite radio.
Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold Sirius digital satellite radio\
unit.
For information on use, read the manual accompanying the Sirius unit.
Subscription of Sirius digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii).
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the "ST" indicator will go
out.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number, the track number and
the elapsed play back time for the current
track will be displayed.
Display CD slot
Disc-in indicator
CD ejectbutton
CD play button
Random button
Repeat button
Disc up button Scan
button
Fast-forward
button
Reverse button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Disc down
button
Load button
Power/Volume dial
Channel preset buttons
NOTE
•When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed
play back time, turn the audio
control dial to the right. Turn the
dial to the left to return to the
previous display.
• A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume dial and
the load button ( ) for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping sound
ON or OFF.
*Some models.
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