2006 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA engine

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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.8
qElectrical System
Item Model
Battery 12V-36AH/5HR
Alternator 12 V - 100 A
Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number L3G2 18 110
*1, L3Y1 18 110
Spark-plug gap 1.25 ―1.35mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
*1 ex factory
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant type and classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-15.
Manual transmission oil Any temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Automatic transmission fluid JWS3309
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5
SAE
90
80W-90
75W-90
*
* Not available from Mazda
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 5-speed transmission
2.0 L (2.10 US qt, 1.7 Imp qt)
6-speed transmission 2.1 L (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.7 L (0.7 US qt, 0.6 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 48 L (12 US gal, 10 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipstick or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Model
Overall length 4,425 mm (174.2 in), 4,430 mm*(174.4 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Front tread 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
* With license plate holder
q Weights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 682 kg (1,504 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.45 kg (15.87 oz)
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-43
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-14
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-6
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-26
Air Filter ............................................ 8-24
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-10 Audio control switch .................. 6-36
Audio set .................................... 6-19
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-38
Automatic Transmission Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transmission ranges ................... 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-23
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-41
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-15
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-15
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-23
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
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Clock ................................................. 6-24
Convertible Top ................................ 3-40
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-40
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-56
Detachable Hardtop .......................... 3-45
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-21Flooded engine ........................... 7-21
Jump-starting .............................. 7-22
Push-starting .............................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-18
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-38
Oil .............................................. 8-15
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-14
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-57
Headlights .................................. 5-52
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-6
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-61
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Steering .................................. 5-19Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-35
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-26
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-56
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-62
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-30
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-13
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type .................................. 2-8
Automatic locking ........................ 2-7
Belt minder ................................. 2-13
Caution label ................................ 2-9
Emergency locking ...................... 2-7
Extender ..................................... 2-12
Pregnant women .......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-10
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-5
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-13
Seats .................................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-56
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-59
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-61 Horn ........................................... 5-57
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Back trim storage box ................ 6-42
Glove box ................................... 6-41
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-42
Seat side box .............................. 6-42
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-59
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TiedownHook .......................................... 7-28
Tire Information ................................ 9-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-28
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-30
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-30
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Rotation ...................................... 8-31
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
Towing Description ................................. 7-27
Emergency towing ..................... 7-27
Hook .......................................... 7-28
Recreational towing ................... 7-30
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-31 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-34
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-39
V
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Light KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-46
Warning Lights ................................. 5-38
ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transmission .............. 5-44
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Flat tire ....................................... 5-46
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-22
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-33
Windblocker ...................................... 6-43
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-35
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-56
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-55 Blades replacement .................... 8-25
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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