2005 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 tow

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Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Don't use the tiedown hooks under the
front and rear for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying
down the vehicle when it's being
transported. Using them for towing will
damage the bumper.
qTiedown Hooks-Front
qTiedown Hooks-Rear
Recreational Towing
An example of“recreational towing”is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“Towing Description”(page 7-16) and
“Tiedown Hooks”(page 7-17) and
carefully follow the instructions.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
Battery
WARNING
Battery-Related Lead Materials:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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.
Children and Batteries:
Allowing children to play near
batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid
could cause serious injuries if it gets
in the eyes or on the skin. Always keep
batteries out of the reach of children.
NOTE
The battery in this vehicle is unique and
should only be replaced with the
appropriate Mazda battery. For more
details, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-8
Automatic transmission .............. 5-13
Break-in period ............................ 4-8
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-9
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-8
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-13
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13
Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-13
Push-starting .............................. 7-15
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-16
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-17
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-6
Hood release .............................. 3-18
Oil .............................................. 8-14
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-13
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-6
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-43
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-34
Headlights .................................. 5-29
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-30
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front seats ........................................... 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-17
Gauge ......................................... 5-20
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-37
Panel description ........................ 8-39
Replacement ............................... 8-37
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-70
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-34
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-9
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-29
Flashing ...................................... 5-29
High-low beam .......................... 5-29
On reminder ............................... 5-29
Hood Release .................................... 3-18
Horn .................................................. 5-33
Index
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Ignition
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-31
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-22
Cruise set .................................... 5-27
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-27
O/D OFF .................................... 5-27
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-27
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-18
Interior Care ...................................... 8-47
Interior Light ..................................... 6-67
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-13
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-30
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-68
Lighting Control ............................... 5-29
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance ........................................ 8-2
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-12
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-11
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-71
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-34
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-8
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-19
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-34
Overhead Light ................................. 6-67
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-41
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-14
Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Power Windows ................................ 3-15
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-15
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-33
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-34
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-17
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Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-16
Seat Belt System
3-point type .................................. 2-7
Automatic locking ........................ 2-6
Emergency locking ...................... 2-5
Extender ..................................... 2-10
Pregnant women .......................... 2-5
Pretensioner and load limiting ..... 2-8
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-4
Warning beep ............................. 2-12
Warning light .............................. 2-11
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-31
Service Publications .......................... 9-17
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-19
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description ......... 2-26
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-20
Warning light ............................. 2-28
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel
Horn ........................................... 5-33
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-70
Center console ............................ 6-70
Glove box ................................... 6-70
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-71
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-20
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-31
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-17
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-30
Replacement ............................... 8-31
Rotation ...................................... 8-30
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-14
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-16
Emergency towing ..................... 7-16
Recreational towing ................... 7-17
Trailer towing ............................. 4-14
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-14
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-19
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-11
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-13
Trunk Release Handle ....................... 3-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-30
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-67
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
Index
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