2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read t\
his manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or \
service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing \
you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your mo\
toring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.Mazda Motor CorporationHIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the trunk as a handy reference for the safe and enjo\
yable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air-Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt p\
retensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or\
vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2015 Mazda Motor Corporation Feb. 2016 (Print4)
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How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of
the manual to best explain how to enjoy
your Mazda. By reading your manual, you
can find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means
"Do not do this" or "Do not let this
happen".
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information in
your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make better
use of your vehicle.
The symbol below, located on some parts
of the vehicle, indicates that this manual
contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
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Table of Contents
PictorialIndex
Interior,exteriorviews and part identification of your Mazda.1
EssentialSafety Equipment
Importanti nformationabout safety equipment, including seats, seatb elt
system, child-restrain tsystemsa nd SRSa ir bags.2
BeforeDriving
Use of various features, including keys,d oors,mirrors andw indows.3
WhenDriving
Informationconcerning safed riving and stopping.4
InteriorFeatures
Use of various feature sfor ridec omfort,i ncluding air-conditioning and audio
system.5
MaintenanceandC are
Howtokeep your Mazda in top condition.6
IfTrouble Arises
Helpful informatio nonw hatt odoifa problem arises with thev ehicle.7
CustomerInformation andReporting Safety Defects
Importantconsumer informatio nincluding warranties anda dd-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technicalinformatio nabout your Mazda.9
Index10
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1–1
1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview
........................................................................\
.......1-2
Interior Equipment (View A)
........................................................1-2
Interior Equipment (View B)
........................................................1-4
Interior Equipment (View C)
........................................................1-5
Exterior Overview
........................................................................\
......1-6
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1–2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ........................................................................\
.............................page 3-17
Turn and lane-change signal ........................................................................\
.........page 4-40
Lighting control........................................................................\
.............................page 4-35
Wiper and washer lever ........................................................................\
.................page 4-41
DSC OFF switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 4-58
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..........................................................page 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ...................................................................page 4-79
LDWS switch ........................................................................\
................................page 4-72
Outside mirror switch........................................................................\
....................page 3-28
Door-lock switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-14
Power window lock switch ........................................................................\
...........page 3-33
Power window switches ........................................................................\
................page 3-31
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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