2014 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT trunk release

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NOTE
Open the trunk using the key. The remote
release button, advanced keyless entry
function, and the keyless entry system do not
operate when this emergency procedure is
done.
8. Tie off the other side rope the sameway.
9. Close the trunk lid.
After finishing the procedure
After finishing the procedure, have the
hardtop checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h
(25 mph) or lower before having the
hardtop checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer: The hardtop may open while the
vehicle is being driven and cause an
accident.
NOTE
The trunk cannot be opened with the remote
release button, advanced keyless entry
function, and the keyless entry system as they
are disabled when this emergency procedure is
done.
q Power Retractable Hardtop
Appearance Care
Refer to Hardtop Maintenance (page
8-58) for information on retractable
hardtop appearance care.
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
Refer to Operation on page 3-71.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates with the
key or the keyless entry system transmitter.
l(With advanced key)
The theft-deterrent system can also be
operated using the advanced keyless
function.
The system operates only when the driver is
in the vehicle or within operational range
while the advanced key is being carried.
lThe system will not function unless it is
properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure both windows
are completely closed and both doors and
the trunk lid are locked before leaving the
vehicle. Remember to take your key and
transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 25
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lOpening a door by operating an inside
door-lock knob.
lOpening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
lOpening the trunk lid by operating the
trunk lid release button.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door is
unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with
the key or with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request
switch.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
q How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows securely.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
(With advanced key)
Switch the ignition off with the start
knob.
3. Make sure all the windows the hood, and the trunk lid are closed. Close and
lock both doors from the outside using
the key. If you have the keyless entry
system, press the lock button on the
transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
(With advanced key)
Press a request switch on the doors or
the lock button on the transmitter.
(Without advanced key)
Close the hood and the trunk lid. Press
the area on the door-lock switch
marked “LOCK ”once. Close both
doors.
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3. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the trunk light connector.
5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector.
6. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-7
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-58
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40
Gauge ......................................... 5-40
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47 Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Compartment .......................... 6-83
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-57
High-low beam .......................... 5-57
On reminder ............................... 5-57
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-41
Horn .................................................. 5-61
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-63
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-67
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-42 Cruise ......................................... 5-54
DSC OFF .................................... 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Security ...................................... 5-52
Shift position .............................. 5-52
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-53
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-54
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-35
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-37
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-81
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-58
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-56
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S
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-73Horn ........................................... 5-61
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-83 Back trim storage box ................ 6-84
Glove Compartment ................... 6-83
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-84
Seat side box .............................. 6-83
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-81
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-39
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-71
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-28
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30
System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-35
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) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
T
Towing
Description ................................. 7-27
Emergency towing ..................... 7-27
Hook .......................................... 7-28
Recreational towing ................... 7-30
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-26
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-38
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-33 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-35
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-81
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-58
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-81
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-42 ABS ............................................ 5-45
Air bag system ........................... 5-46
Automatic transmission .............. 5-47
Brake system .............................. 5-44
Charging system ......................... 5-46
Check engine .............................. 5-46
Door-ajar .................................... 5-47
Flat tire ....................................... 5-50
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Malfunction ................................ 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-46
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-48
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