2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA display

7–35
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
(Red)High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-27.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not op\
erate the steering
wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate \
normally. If this
happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
Master Warning Light(Vehicles with type B audio)
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page
7-33.
(Vehicles without type B audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. C\
onsult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display (type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display (Type B audio), a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and conta\
ct an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
DisplayIndicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
DisplayIndicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the temperature around the center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the center display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the cust\
omer or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features which can be changed differ depending on the market and
specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-53.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-59.
Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (W ith the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-12.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-13.
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-69). Distance by which the system uses
to determine the possibility of a lane
departure
Before
At/Before A—Warning sensitivity (likelihood of warning) Low
High/Low A—
Warning beep soundBeep Beep/Rumbl. A—
Warning beep volumeRumbl. HighHigh/Mid/Low A—
BeepHigh High/Low A—
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system (page
4-74). Warning beep volume*1HighHigh/
Low/ Off A
—
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page
4-35). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off
*4
A —
Auto-light control (page 4-35). Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-66). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (page
4-65). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Lights-on reminder*6 (page
7-45). Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Coming home light (page 4-38). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A
—
Leaving home light (page 4-39). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
Turn indicator (page
4-40). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-40). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
System
Language Language indicated in display EnglishDepends on
market*7A —
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C
°F/°CAF
DistanceDistance unit indicated in display mi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-59).
Ending display On/off OffOn/Off B—
Fuel economy resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter reset
Off
On/Off B—
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
*3 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
 At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*4 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*5 Though these systems can be turned Of f, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On.*6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setti\
ng of auto headlight of f function set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-45.*7 Available only in display from the center display.
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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 mode
...........................5-57
Antenna
.........................................5-13
Audio control switch
.....................5-55
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
...........5-22
Audio set
[Type B (touchscreen)]
..................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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Index
Coming Home Light ...........................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
.......................................6-59
Aluminum wheel maintenance
......6-64
Bright-metal maintenance
.............6-63
Convertible top maintenance .........6-64
Maintaining the finish
...................6-61
Plastic part maintenance
................6-66
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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