2013 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT key

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Rear
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-33
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-30
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-73
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-38
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Exterior Overview
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Passenger seat weight sensors
These sensors deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and also the passenger seat
belt pretensioner system when the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates.
When an infant or small child is seated on the passenger seat, the system shuts off the
passenger air bag, so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates.
Refer to Passenger Seat Weight Sensors on page 2-37.
WARNING
Use the correct size child-restraint system:For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and
size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint system
buckled down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make
sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-
restraint system manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the
vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt.
Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system: Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. No
matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a
sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag
forces that could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be
slammed into an adult, causing injury to both child and adult.
Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated
when using a rear-facing child-restraint system: Seating a child in a rear-facing child-restraint system that is installed on the
passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not
illuminated is extremely dangerous. In an accident, an air bag could inflate and
cause serious injuries or even death to the child seated in the rear-facing child-
restraint system. Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light is illuminated using the key to turn the passenger air bag off.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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Refer to Passenger Seat Weight Sensors on page 2-37.
Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the passenger seat is dangerous under
certain conditions:This vehicle is equipped with both a passenger seat weight sensor and a passenger
air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-37). Even with the passenger seat weight
sensors, seating a child in a child-restraint system on the passenger seat under the
following conditions increases the danger of the passenger air bag deploying and
could result in serious injury or death to the child. These are among the reasons why
the passenger air bag should be turned off using the key.
ØThe passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when
seating a child in the child-restraint system.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
Ø The seat is washed.
Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.
Ø The passenger seat is moved backward, and it is pushed into luggage or other
items placed behind it.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and center
console.
Ø Any accessories, which might increase the total seated weight on the passenger
seat, are attached to the passenger seat.
Before installing child-restraint system on the passenger seat, move the passenger
seat as far back as possible: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to
the child.
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Child Restraint
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Installing a Child-
Restraint System
The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily
be converted into the automatic locking
mode, which must be done to hold the
child-restraint system.
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may not employ seat belts which are
in automatic locking mode, however if it uses
an upper tether, it may not be mounted
properly in this vehicle as there is no safe way
to anchor the tether. Confirm whether the
child-restraint system can be used with seat
belts by reading the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.
Before installing a child-restraint system,
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminated by
using the key to turn the passenger air bag
off.
Refer to Passenger Seat Weight Sensors
on page 2-37.
1. Make sure to remove articles frombehind the passenger seat that would
prevent the seat from sliding back fully,
and then slide the seat as far back as
possible.
2. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the instructions on the child-
restraint system for belt routing
instructions.
3. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.
4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking
from the retractor will be heard during
retraction if the system is in automatic
locking mode. If the belt does not lock
the seat down tight, repeat this step.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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5. Make sure the passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light illuminates
by using the key to turn the passenger
air bag off after installing a child-
restraint system on the passenger seat.
WARNING
Always make sure the passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light is
illuminated when using a rear-facing
child-restraint system: Seating a child in a rear-facing child-
restraint system that is installed on
the passenger seat with the
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light not illuminated is
extremely dangerous. In an accident,
an air bag could inflate and cause
serious injuries or even death to the
child seated in the rear-facing child-
restraint system. Always make sure
the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light is illuminated using
the key to turn the passenger air bag
off.
Refer to Passenger Seat Weight
Sensors on page 2-37. NOTE
lInspect this function before each use of the
child-restraint system. You should not be
able to pull the shoulder belt out of the
retractor while the system is in the
automatic locking mode. When you remove
the child-restraint system, be sure the belt
fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before occupants
use the seat belts.
lFollow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may not employ seat belts which
are in automatic locking mode, however if
it uses an upper tether, it may not be
mounted properly in this vehicle as there is
no safe way to anchor the tether. Confirm
whether the child-restraint system can be
used with seat belts by reading the child-
restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.
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Child Restraint
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-15
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-18
Warning and Beep Sounds ...................................................... 3-19
Setting Change (Function Customization) .............................. 3-21
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-22
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-23 Keys (without Advanced Key) ................................................ 3-23
Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)
í............ 3-24
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-30
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-33
Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-35
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-37
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-40
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-41
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
í.................................................. 3-43
Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop)í..................... 3-48
Security System ........................................................................... 3-63 Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-63
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-67
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-71
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-73 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-73
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-73
3-1íSome models.
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Advanced Keysí
The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7).
lLocking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key.lStarting the engine without operating the key.
Additional functions are available using the buttons on the advanced key.
Refer to Operation Using Advanced Key Functions on page 3-15.
lThe following operations are possible using the transmitter of the keyless entry system
from a distance (Lock/Unlock/Trunk/Panic button):
lLocking/unlocking the doors.lOpening the trunk lid.lOpening the power windowsí.lTurning on the alarm.lLocking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk lid, or starting the engine using the
auxiliary key.
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be
an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls
to operate, or even make the vehicle move.
Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as
pacemakers: Before using the advanced key near people who use medical equipment, ask the
medical equipment manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the
advanced key will affect the equipment.
NOTE
lThe driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly.lRefer to Immobilizer System (page 3-63) for information regarding keys and engine starting.l(With theft-deterrent system)
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-71) for information regarding keys and the prevention of
vehicle and vehicle contents theft.
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Knowing Your Mazda
íSome models.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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Lock button
Operation indicator light Auxiliary key
Key code number plate
Unlock buttonTrunk button
Panic button
A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it
in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in
the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.
Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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