2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA warning

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if
rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
 Tires not of the designated size Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure m\
onitoring system is
necessary to make the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-96.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to ke\
ep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight \
ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,
particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
SAMPLE
WARNING
Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could
result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of
control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
GCW
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
WARNING
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
HomeLink Wireless Control System
CAUTION
HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the device.
NOTE
FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4
CANADA:4112A-MOBHL4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
to the following
two conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Type A
U.S.A. and Canada
FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC09 IC:279B-MBLUEC09
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc\
e that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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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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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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