2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA maintenance

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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\
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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.
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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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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing
of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a
collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an
accident before they are used again.
Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been
expended: Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the seat belt pretensioners
and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners and load
limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them
to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than
wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are
not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make
sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your
neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would
concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear
the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
CAUTION
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so try
to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt
Maintenance" (page 6-66).
Seat belt guide
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
NOTE
 When the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
Both doors will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
If both the doors are closed even though
the trunk lid is open, both the doors will
lock.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When any door is opened from the
outside while the key is inside the
vehicle, the closed doors are locked.
Both the doors are automatically
unlocked by closing the open door.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.
 (Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)*
This system automatically unlocks the
doors in the event the vehicle is involved
in an accident to allow passengers to
get out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While the
ignition is switched ON and in the event
the vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, both the
doors are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident.
The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of
the impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors will not
unlock.
 When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealability,
and it does not mean there is a problem.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons,
the power windows will not open
or close automatically. If the power
windows do not open or close, the
automatic open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
Refer to Operating the Power Windows
on page 3-31.
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Before Driving
Windows
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Master control switches
Driver's window
Open
Close
OpenClose
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
NOTE
The power window cannot be fully closed
while the door is open. Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is open/closed), the
window will not fully open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto function
will only resume on the power window
that has been reset.
1. Close the doors and the convertible top.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
4. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat Steps 4-5 for the passenger
power window while seated in the
passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches.
If the automatic power window operation
does not operate normally while the doors
or convertible top are opened/closed, reset
it using the above procedures.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Top latch assembly
Convertible top's handles
Convertible top
Convertible Top Precautions
WARNING
Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the convertible top storage area or center console
when the vehicle is moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden maneuver or
collision you could be seriously injured or even killed.
Always keep your hands and fingers away from the fastening mechanisms when
moving the convertible top: It is dangerous to place your hands or fingers near the fastening mechanisms. Your hands
or fingers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.
CAUTION
 Remove leaves or other matter that may accumulate on and around the convertible top.
If leaves or other matter block the drain filter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the drain
filter at least once a year.
Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-64. Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defogger switch is turned
off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
 Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way
and park on a level surface. Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when\
raising or
lowering the convertible top.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage. When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle \
are not blown
away by the wind. Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top \
down. To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment stays
dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving th\
e vehicle. Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertibl\
e top. Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below \
5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the convertible top material. The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintaine\
d correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss. Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top d\
ries while folded, it
will deteriorate and mold. Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip\
into the passenger
compartment. Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could d\
amage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.
NOTE
 The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the converti\
ble top
opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it does not
mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or\

other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows
do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must \
be reset.
Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31. The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the convertible top opened.
Refer to Windblocker on page 5-138.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
NOTE
 If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows
or open the doors.
 To raise the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.

Convertible top's handles
5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windshield.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latch sound is heard.

Convertible top's handlesStriker
Anchor
CAUTION
 Driving with the convertible top not fully
locked could damage the convertible
top.
If the red indicator is visible on the lock
release button, the convertible top is not
locked. After locking the convertible top,
verify that the red indicator is not visible.

Locked position
Unlocked position Red indicator
 Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible top
when flushing away dirt on the soft top
with water. Otherwise, water may enter
the vehicle.
Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on
page 6-64.
NOTE
 The convertible top may be constricted
if it is left retracted for a long period.
Therefore, if the top has become
constricted, it may be difficult to hook
the top latch striker to the anchor.
 Make sure the convertible top is
securely locked by pushing up on it.
If it still sounds loose (rattles) after
being locked by the top latch, have
it inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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