2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 automatic transmission

9–5
Specifications
Specifications
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemCapacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
CoolantManual transmission6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height16 inch wheel vehicle1,235 mm (48.6 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle1,240 mm (48.8 in)
Front tread1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height16 inch wheel vehicle1,225 mm (48.2 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Front tread1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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9–6
Specifications
Specifications
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemWeight
Manual transmissionAutomatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)1,245 kg (2,745 lbs)1,265 kg (2,789 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front628 kg (1,384 lbs)642 kg (1,415 lbs)
Rear620 kg (1,367 lbs)626 kg (1,380 lbs)
Mexico
ItemWeight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Total1,242 kg (2,738 lbs)
Front627 kg (1,382 lbs)
Rear615 kg (1,356 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load)Front630 kg (1,389 lbs)
Rear615 kg (1,356 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2.
ItemClassification
Refrigerant TypeHFC134a (R-134a)
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-133
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...................................................4-65
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .........................................8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ......3-8
Operational range ............................3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ......................................7-45
Air Bag Systems .................................2-24
Ambient Temperature Display ............4-13
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............4-55
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume ....................5-55
Seek switch....................................5-56
Audio System ......................................5-13
AUX/USB/iPod mode ...................5-57
Antenna .........................................5-13
Audio control switch .....................5-55
Audio set (Type A) ........................5-22
Audio set (Type B) ........................5-34
Operating tips for audio system ....5-14
Satellite radio ................................5-46
Automatic Transmission .....................4-24
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-26
Direct mode ...................................4-33
Driving tips....................................4-33
Manual shift mode.........................4-27
Shift-lock override ........................4-26
Shift-lock system ...........................4-26
Shift position indication ................4-25
Transmission ranges ......................4-25
Warning light .................................4-25
B
Back Trim Storage Box .....................5-138
Battery .................................................6-36
Maintenance ..................................6-38
Replacement ..................................6-38
Specifications ..................................9-4
Battery Runs Out
.................................7-23
Jump-starting .................................7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep ......................................7-48
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-74
Bluetooth® audio (Type A) ..........5-112
Bluetooth® audio (Type B) ..........5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-96
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-102
Troubleshooting ..........................5-128
Body Lubrication ................................6-32
Brakes
Brakes assist ..................................4-53
Foot brake......................................4-51
Pad wear indicator .........................4-52
Parking brake ................................4-52
Warning light .................................4-52
Break-In Period ...................................3-43
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide ...............................3-24
Cell Phones .........................................8-19
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............2-15
Child-restraint system installation ...2-20
Installing child-restraint systems...2-21
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Fully automatic type ........................5-9
Gas specifications ............................9-6
Manual type .....................................5-5
Operating tips ..................................5-2
Vent operation .................................5-3
Clock ...................................................5-26
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10–3
Index
Coming Home Light System ..............4-38
Console Box ......................................5-137
Convertible Top (Soft Top) .................3-34
Cruise Control .....................................4-89
Cruise control switch.....................4-89
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green) ....4-90
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................4-14
Cup Holder ........................................5-134
Customer Assistance .............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-13
Daytime Running Lights .....................4-39
Defogger
Mirror ............................................4-45
Rear window .................................4-45
Dimensions ...........................................9-5
Door Locks ..........................................3-10
Drive Selection ....................................4-61
Driving In Flooded Area .....................3-47
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission .................4-33
Break-in period..............................3-43
Driving in flooded area..................3-47
Driving on uneven road .................3-48
Floor mat .......................................3-44
Hazardous driving .........................3-44
Overloading ...................................3-47
Rocking the vehicle .......................3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment...................................3-43
Winter driving ...............................3-45
Driving on Uneven Road ....................3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .......4-57
DSC OFF indicator light ...............4-58
DSC OFF switch ...........................4-58
TCS/DSC indicator light ...............4-57
E
Emergency Starting
Push-starting ..................................7-26
Starting a flooded engine ...............7-26
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks ..............................7-31
Towing description ........................7-30
Emission Control System ....................3-23
Ending Screen Display ........................4-60
Engine
Coolant ..........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview .....6-26
Exhaust gas....................................3-24
Hood release ..................................6-24
Oil ..................................................6-27
Starting ............................................4-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...4-11
Essential Information ............................6-2
Event Data Recorder ...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................3-24
Exterior Care .......................................6-57
Aluminum wheel maintenance ......6-62
Bright-metal maintenance .............6-61
Convertible top maintenance.........6-62
Maintaining the finish ...................6-59
Plastic part maintenance ................6-64
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .............................4-46
Headlights .....................................4-35
Flat Tire .................................................7-3
Mounting the tire ...........................7-20
Removing a tire .............................7-16
Floor Mat ............................................3-44
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .................................6-31
Washer ...........................................6-31
Fluids
Classification ...................................9-4
Foot Brake ...........................................4-51
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