2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 stop start

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal without pumping
the brakes.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-16.
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.
NOTE
 Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid. The sound of the ABS operating may
be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION
 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As
a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Band selector button Channel preset buttons
Scan button Auto memory button
Tuning button
Audio display
Radio ON
Press a band selector button () to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button () switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (, ) lightly.
Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (, ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button () to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button () again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
CD eject b utton
CD slot
Media/Scan b
utton F
older do wn button
F
older up b utton
Play/Pause button
Random b utton
Repeat button
Audio display
Text b utton
T
rack do wn/ Reverse b utton
Track up/ Fast-forward b utton
TypePlayable data
Music/MP3/WMA/AAC CD playerMusic data (CD-DA)MP3/WMA/AAC file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the
two or three file types differs depending on
how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button () to eject the
CD.
Playback
Press the media button () to switch
to CD mode and start playback.
NOTE
The CD mode cannot be selected if a CD
has not been inserted.
Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
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Interior Features
Audio System
IconFunction
If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is selected.If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently being played is replayed from the beginning.Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the \
icon or the commander knob.
Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the \
icon or the commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
Example of use (When searching for
a song from the top level of an MP3/
WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the icon to display the
folder/file list at the top level.

2. When the folder is selected, folders/file
lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.
NOTE
 Select to move to a folder one level
higher. The appearance of the repeat and
shuffle icons changes depending on the
type of operation in which the function
is used.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5) stereo mini plug cable.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-57.
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Interior Features
Audio System
How to use USB mode (Type A)
Media/Scan buttonFolder down buttonFolder up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button
Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
TypePlayable data
USB modeMP3/WMA/AAC file
This unit does not support a USB 3.0
device. In addition, other devices may not
be supported depending on the model or
OS version.
Playback
1.
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button () to
switch to the USB mode and start
playback.
NOTE
 Some devices such as smart phones
may require a setting change to allow
operation using a USB connection. When the USB device is not connected,
the mode does not switch to USB mode. When there is no playable data in the
USB device, “NO CONTENTS”is
flashed.
 Playback of the USB device is in the
order of the folder numbers. Folders
which have no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
skipped. Do not remove the USB device while
in the USB mode. The data may be
damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ()
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button () to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button () once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button () within a
few seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button () after a
few seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
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Interior Features
Audio System
How to use iPod mode (Type A)
Media/Scan buttonList down button List up button Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button
Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
Category down button
Category up button
An iPod may not be compatible depending
on the model or OS version. In this case,
an error message is displayed.
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot
be operated while it is connected to the
unit because the unit controls the iPod
functions.
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button () to
switch to the iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
 When an iPod is not connected, the
mode does not switch to the iPod mode. When there is no playable data in the
iPod, “NO CONTENTS” is flashed. Do not remove the iPod while in the
iPod mode. Otherwise, the data could
be damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ()
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button () to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button () once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button () within a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button () after a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Category search
Press the category down button (5) to
select the previous category and press the
category up button (6) to select the next
category.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
Current track list is displayed.Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has \
started to play, the previous song is selected.If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played\
is replayed from the beginning.Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the \
icon or the commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.Long-press to fast forward.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
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