2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 display

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Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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 child-restraint system:
Seating a child in a 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 child-restraint system. Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to Passenger Occupant Classification System on page 2-37.
(Except Mexico)
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown below. This
warning label is displayed in compliance with regulations.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Properly dispose of the air bag system:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
NOTE
 If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to
“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2). When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause
light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction. Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is
important. (Except Mexico)
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown \
below. This
warning label is displayed in compliance with regulations.

(Mexico)
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown \
below.
This warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the
passenger seat at any time.

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4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................4-2
Ignition Switch ...............................4-2
Starting the Engine .........................4-3
Turning the Engine Off ..................4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........4-9
Meters and Gauges .........................4-9
Warning/Indicator Lights .............4-16
Transmission ......................................4-21
Manual Transmission
Operation ......................................4-21
Automatic Transmission
Controls ........................................4-24
Switches and Controls ......................4-35
Lighting Control ...........................4-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....4-40
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...4-41
Rear Window Defogger ...............4-45
Horn .............................................4-46
Hazard Warning Flasher ...............4-46
HomeLink Wireless Control
System* .........................................4-47
Brake ..................................................4-51
Brake System ...............................4-51
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ...........4-53
ABS/TCS/DSC ...................................4-55
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .....4-55
Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...4-57
Fuel Economy Monitor .....................4-59
Fuel Economy Monitor* ...............4-59
Drive Selection ...................................4-61
Drive Selection* ...........................4-61
Power Steering...................................4-63
Power Steering .............................4-63
i-ACTIVSENSE.................................4-64
i-ACTIVSENSE*..........................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)* ..........................................4-65
High Beam Control System
(HBC)*..........................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)* ......................................4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System* .........................................4-74
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)* .......................................4-81
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)* ...........................................4-84
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ..................4-87
Cruise Control ...................................4-89
Cruise Control* .............................4-89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....4-93
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* .........................................4-93
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Meters and Gauges
Instrument Cluster
Steering Switc
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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
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector
Odometer
Trip meter
A
Trip meter B
Selector
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
off, the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
can inadvertently switch the trip meters or
reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
 After the ignition is switched to off from
ON. After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
 (Vehicles with type B audio)
If the fuel economy data is reset using
the fuel economy monitor, or trip A
is reset using the trip meter when the
function which synchronizes the fuel
economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, the fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page
4-59. Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles). The trip record will be erased when:
 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected). The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Striped zone
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature.
CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-27.
NOTE
The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-16.
NOTE
 After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank. The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail. The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
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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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