2005 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 trunk

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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.
qRemote 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.
NOTE
If the remote trunk lid release does not
work, insert the key and turn it
clockwise.
qTrunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
lTo prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk
open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
lThe trunk and license plate lights
share the same light bulbs.
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Inside Trunk Release
Handle
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
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 inside 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.
WARNING
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.
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qOpening 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.
Handle
CAUTION
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.
Power Windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
WARNING
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
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 and
keep them in a place where your
children will not find or play with
them.
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6. Lift up on the front section of the top to
release it from the windshield header.
Windshield header
7. Fold back the front and carefully lower
it to the storage area, then put the
latches in the locked position.
qCovering 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.
Top covering
LinkStrap
3. Secure the top covering with the straps.
4. Affix the top covering fasteners.
5. Insert the top covering's rear edge into
the groove in the body molding.
Top covering
Body
Molding
CAUTION
Never drive with the top partially
folded or uncovered. Otherwise the top
and/or the top covering could be
damaged.
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qRaising the Convertible Top
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
4. Undo the fasteners and straps.
5. Remove the top covering and store it
properly in the trunk.
6. Unlock the top latches and open them
fully.
7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the top
up and forward until it's against the
windshield header.
Windshield header
8. After securely hooking the top latches
onto the windshield header, push each
latch up with the palm of your hand
until the lock buttons click and the
latches are locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it.
Driving with the top unlocked could
damage the top.
NOTE
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose
(rattles) after being locked by the top
latches, have it inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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WARNING
Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident. Be sure to
reinstall the same nuts you removed or
replace them with metric nuts of the
same configuration.
Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
Don't drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure. When you
check the regular tires' air pressure,
check the spare tire, too.
5. Store the damaged tire in the trunk.
Have the damaged tire repaired as soon
as possible.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
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Starting a Flooded Engine
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 depressing the accelerator―for
up to 10 seconds.
Jump-Starting
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.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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).
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V
and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
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2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, don't allow the vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
lConnect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
lAttach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
lConnect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
lConnect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the trunk latch catch)
away from the discharged battery
(4).
Booster battery
Jumper
cable
Discharged
battery
Connect cables
in numerical
order and
disconnect in
reverse order.
Jumper cable
WARNING
Connecting to Negative Terminal:
Connecting the end of the second
cable to the negative (
) terminal of
the discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around
the battery to explode and injure
someone. Connect the cable to a point
away from the battery.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
5. When finished, carefully disconnect the
cables in the reverse order described in
Step3.
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