2006 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA Owners Manual

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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qOverhead Light
Switch
Position Overhead Light
Light off
Light on when any door is open
Light on
q
Trunk Light
Switch
Position Trunk Light
Light off
Light on when the trunk is open
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups
or Drink cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.To open the lid, slide the switch.
Switch
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
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qSeat Side Box
To open, pull the release catch.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
qBack Trim Storage Box
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
With the lid Without the lid
To use the back trim storage box
1. To use the desired storage box, slide
the front seat in front of it all the way
forward.
Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
2. Fold the front seatback forward all the way down.
Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3. 3. If your vehicle has a lid, pull the latch
to open.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it. After
returning the seat to its original position,
make sure the seat is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
Do not store excessive weight in the
back trim storage box as it could be
damaged.
q Mesh Pocket (Passenger Side)í
Maps or pamphlets can be placed in the
mesh pocket.
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Accessory Socket
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
To use the windblocker, lift it upright.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Flat Tire ..................................................................................... 7-3
Tool Storage .............................................................................. 7-5
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit
í.......................................................................................... 7-6
Changing a Tire ....................................................................... 7-13
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-19 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-19
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-21 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-21
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-22
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-26
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-27 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-27
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-28
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-30
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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
six 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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