2008 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP rear view mirror

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Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-28
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-74
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-24
Passenger airbag deactivation switch ................................................................ page 2-32
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-38
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-54
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-34
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-28
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-57
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19
Power retractable hardtop switches ................................................................... page 3-52
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-59
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ....................................................................................................... page 6-9
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 5-10
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-12
Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-44
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-74
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-38
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-56
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-37
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-30
Fuse box ............................................................................................................ page 8-45
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-5
Seats ..................................................................................................................... page 2-2
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-41
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-75
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-41
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-41
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-43
Mesh Pocket ...................................................................................................... page 6-44
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-42
Bottle holder ...................................................................................................... page 6-42
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-36
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-29
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-58
Antenna ............................................................................................................... page 6-9
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-27
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-74
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-37
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-28
Convertible top (Soft top) .................................................................................. page 3-39
Detachable hardtop ............................................................................................ page 3-44
Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ...................................................... page 3-52
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-33
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-36
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-5The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2. Depress the mirror switch in theappropriate direction.
Mirror switchSelector switch
Outside mirror
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by placing the selector switch in the
middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.
qRearview Mirror
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
Reducing glare from headlights
Adjust the mirror with the day/night lever
in the day position.
Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
Night
Day Day/Night lever
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Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
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Fuses ................................................. 8-45Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-45
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-43
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-59
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-54
Flashing ...................................... 5-55
High-low beam .......................... 5-55
On reminder ............................... 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-37
Horn .................................................. 5-59
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-67
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-69
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39 Cruise ......................................... 5-51
DSC OFF .................................... 5-51
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-50
Security ...................................... 5-49
Shift position .............................. 5-50
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-52
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-32
I
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-34
Interior Care ...................................... 8-56
Interior Lights ................................... 6-41
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-56
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-37
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-54
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-19
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-18
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-44
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-74
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-75
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
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Index
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-35
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-74
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-41
Overheating ....................................... 7-18
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-50
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-28
Power Retractable Hardtop ............... 3-52
Power Steering .................................. 5-19Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-24
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-75
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-27
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type .................................. 2-9
Automatic locking ........................ 2-8
Belt minder ................................. 2-15
Caution label .............................. 2-10
Emergency locking ...................... 2-7
Extender ..................................... 2-13
Pregnant women .......................... 2-7
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-11
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-5
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-15
Seats .................................................... 2-2 Seat warmer .................................. 2-4
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-67
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-69
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-72
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Soft Top ............................................ 3-39
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-35
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-74 Horn ........................................... 5-59
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-43 Back trim storage box ................ 6-43
Glove box ................................... 6-43
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-44
Seat side box .............................. 6-43
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-41
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-36
Index
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