2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 dashboard

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Meters and Gauges
Instrument Cluster
Steering Switc
h
Speedometer ........................................................................\
..................................page 4-10
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ....................................................page 4-10
Tachometer ........................................................................\
....................................page 4-11
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .....................................................................page 4-11
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
....................................page 4-12
Dashboard Illumination........................................................................\
.................page 4-13
Outside Temperature Display ........................................................................\
........page 4-13
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................page 4-14
Trip Computer and INFO Switch ........................................................................\
..page 4-14
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Dashboard Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-35.
The brightness of the instrument panel and
dashboard illuminations can be adjusted
by rotating the knob.
 The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position. The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
 When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on. When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions:
 Significantly cold or hot
temperatures. Sudden changes in outside
temperature. The vehicle is parked. The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights a\
nd dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the inst\
rument cluster turns on.
NOTE
 If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off\
approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9. To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition PositionONACC or OFFONACC or OFFONACC or OFF
HeadlightsOffOffOffOffOnOn
Daytime running lightsOn*1OffOn*1OffOffOff
TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumination
OffOffOnOnOnOn
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition PositionONACC or OFFONACC or OFFONACC or OFFONACC or OFF
HeadlightsOffOffAuto*1Auto*2OffOffOnOn
Daytime running lightsOn*3OffAuto*4OffOn*3OffOffOff
TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumination
OffOffAuto*1Auto*2OnOnOnOn
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on\
the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.*2 When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF with the lights turned on, the lights turn off after a certain period of time.*3 It turns on while driving the vehicle.*4 The lights turn on while the vehicle is driven, and turn off when the headlights are turned on by the auto-light control function.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Auto-light control*
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically tu\
rns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
 Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.
 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
 The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position. (Without auto headlight off function)
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and \
dashboard
illumination will turn off. The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-13. The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white\
or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera. Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclin\
ed. The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway. The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking. The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is\
less visible. A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog\
, or snow). The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
due to
construction. A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water. The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel. The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the op\
tical axis is
deviated. The windshield is dirty or foggy. Back-light is reflecting from the road surface. The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road. The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road. The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide. The road is excessively uneven. The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump. There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines. There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and flashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights turn on when the parking lights are
turned on, the brightness of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads or under fog\
gy conditions,
press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase t\
he brightness of
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-13.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
flashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
 Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause
the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected accident. Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident. Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been finely adjusted, therefore
do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty. Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light. Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement. When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), and
the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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