2013 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT engine

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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qEngine Number
Forward
Identification Numbers
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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 Classification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug LFJR-18-110, L3Y1-18-110
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.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-20.
Manual transmission
oil 5-speed
transmission
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
6-speed transmission API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil API Service
GL-5
SAE 90
80W-90
75W-90
*1
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III or equivalent
(e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Not available from Mazda
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 8-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter
replacementU.S.A. and
Canada6-speed manual
transmission
4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt)
Except 6-speed manual
transmission 4.45 L (4.70 US qt, 3.92 Imp qt)
Except U.S.A. and Canada 4.55 L (4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.05 L (4.28 US qt, 3.56 Imp qt)
Coolant U.S.A. and
Canada5-speed manual transmission 7.3 L (7.7 US qt, 6.4 Imp qt)
6-speed manual transmission 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission
7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Except U.S.A.
and Canada 6-speed manual transmission 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission
7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 5-speed transmission
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 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 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length With license plate holder
4,032 mm (158.7 in)
Without license plate holder 4,013 mm (158.0 in)
Overall width 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Overall height Soft top
1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Hardtop 1,255 mm (49.4 in)
Front tread 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Rear tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,330 mm (91.7 in)
qWeights
(Manual transmission)
Item Weight
Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable
hardtop
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 682 kg (1,504 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs)
Specifications
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-84
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-15
Service ......................................... 3-7
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-25
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-52
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transmission Direct mode ................................ 5-19
Driving tips ................................ 5-20
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transmission ranges ................... 5-14
Average Fuel Economy Display ........ 5-37
B
Battery Emergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-29
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-53
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-53
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-53
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-54
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................... 6-62 Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-65
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-69
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-74
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-80
Safety certification ..................... 6-79
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-79
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-26
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
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Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-18
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-22
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Convertible Top
Power Retractable Hardtop ........ 3-48
Soft Top ...................................... 3-43
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-82
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-56
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-59
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-30
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-12
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transmission .............. 5-20
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-12
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-26
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-27
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-27
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-21Flooded engine ........................... 7-21
Jump-starting .............................. 7-22
Push-starting .............................. 7-25
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-41
Oil .............................................. 8-20
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-19
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-39
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-55
Index
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Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-73Horn ........................................... 5-60
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-83 Back trim storage box ................ 6-83
Glove Compartment ................... 6-83
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-84
Seat side box .............................. 6-83
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-81
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-71
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-27
Tire Information ................................ 9-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-29
System error activation .............. 5-33
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-31
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-32
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Rotation ...................................... 8-33
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-22
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
T
Towing
Description ................................. 7-26
Emergency towing ..................... 7-26
Hook .......................................... 7-27
Recreational towing ................... 7-29
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-33 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-35
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-81
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-57
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-81
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-45
Automatic transmission .............. 5-46
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-45
Door-ajar .................................... 5-46
Flat tire ....................................... 5-49
KEY ............................................ 5-49
Low fuel ..................................... 5-46
Malfunction ................................ 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-46
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-45
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-47
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