2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 dashboard

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Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
AUTO (if equipped): The
light sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Push
for High
Beams
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change, push the
turn si gnal lever up or down halfway and slightly
release. The turn signal indicator will flash three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for “Personalization Features”)
(cont’d on pg. 25)
NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the vehicle
starts moving . To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of
the Auto Light Control in the vehicle personalization features.
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AUTO: Set the Fan Control and Mode Selector
Dials in the AUTO position. The airflow mode
and amount will be automatically controlled in
accordance with the set temperature.MODE SELECTOR DIAL
Rotate the dial to select
airflow mode.
Dashboard vents
Dashboard

and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster
and floor vents
Defroster vents
Rear defroster
Automatic Climate Control
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off. FAN CONTROL DIAL

• Rotate the dial
to set desired
fan speed.
• Rotate dial
to OFF to turn
system of f.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or
receive fresh air
(indicator off).
VENTS:
The air vents can be
opened or closed by
rotating the knob.
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
is always on, even if
the AUTO indicator
light is turned off when
changing the fan speed
or air flow mode.
Knob Close
Open
NOTE: A/C indicator
will illuminate when
AUTO ON is active. The
air conditioning cycles
on/off as necessary
to maintain the set
temperature. The A /C
may operate even
while heating is desired
- this is to prevent
excess humidity and
fogging while the
system operates.
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INFORMATION DISPLAYDASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION/

DIMMER
1/TRIP
METER2
Instrument Cluster
TACHOMETER
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
*TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up
the tires. Initialize system (p. 6). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Position Indicator
Power Steering Malfunction
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Malfunction
Turn Signals/
Hazard Warning Indicator
Check Engine
Master Warning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning* (p. 6) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one

or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Security Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
ON ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator ON ( GREEN)
Lights ON (Exterior) (p. 25)
Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction
Headlight High Beams On
Brake Warning
Parking brake on/low brake fluid/malfunction
Charging System Malfunction
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
High Beam Control ON (p. 28)

Headlight Warning
OFF Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) OFF
IMPORTANT: When
your Mazda Connect
display setting is set on
“AUTO”, the instrument cluster and display may become dimmer
when the headlights
are on. If the display
and instrument cluster become too dim or
too bright when the headlights are on, simply
rotate the dimmer knob located on your
instrument cluster to
adjust the brightness.
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Automatic
Transaxle Warning
Blind Spot Monitoring OFF
(BSM) (p. 23)
KEY Warning RED
KEY Indicator GREEN
Door Ajar
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning
Check Fuel Cap
Perform Maintenance
Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS)
ON ( AMBER )
Lane Detected ( GREEN)
3
( p. 21)
Lane Departure

Warning System (LDWS)
OFF ( AMBER )
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and o\
ther dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS
Since this vehicle does not use an engine
coolant temperature gauge, red and blue
engine coolant temperature lights are used to
indicate high and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing : Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a
few minutes after start-up when the
engine is cold, but the vehicle can
be driven with the light on or off.
SPEEDOMETER
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