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Beep Sounds
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep sound will be heard
when any door is opened.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep sound
will be heard when any door is opened.
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
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.
q
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep sound
will be heard when any door is opened.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull it back for low.
High beam
Low beam
q 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.
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Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
qTurn Signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
OFF
Right lane
change
Left lane
change Right turn
Left turn
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change ―until the
indicator flashes ―and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
Type A
Type B
To turn on the fog lights, first turn the
headlight switch to the
position.
Then press the fog light switch.
To turn the fog lights off:
(Type A)
Press the fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the
or OFF
position.
(Type B)
Press the left part of the fog light switch
or turn the headlight switch to the
or
OFF position.
NOTE
The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
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Daytime Running Lights
(Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
NOTE
The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
WARNING
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
temperatures is dangerous. The
washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident. Don't use the
washer without first warming the
windshield and never use plain tap
water.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don't resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
qVanity Mirror
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Light
qOverhead Light
Center position
Switch
Position Overhead Lights
Light off
Center Light on when any door is open
Light on
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance I
Engine timing belt Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Drive belts (tension) I I
Engine oil
(Except Puerto Rico) MX-5/Miata R R R R R R R
RRRRR
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5 Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil (Puerto Rico) Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filter MX-5/Miata R R R R R R R
RRRRR
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5 Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolant Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or
48 months ; after that, every 24 months
Engine coolant level I I I I I I IIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed II
Air filter CC R C
Fuel lines and hoses
*II
Hoses and tubes for emission*I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs MX-5/Miata R R
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5
Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I IIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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