2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA lights

4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................4-2
Ignition Switch
...............................4-2
Starting the Engine
.........................4-3
Turning the Engine Off
..................4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display
........4-9
Meters and Gauges
.........................4-9
Warning/Indicator Lights
.............4-16
Transmission
......................................4-21
Manual Transmission
Operation
......................................4-21
Automatic Transmission
Controls
........................................4-24
Switches and Controls
......................4-35
Lighting Control
...........................4-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....4-40
Windshield Wipers and Washer
...4-41
Rear Window Defogger
...............4-45
Horn
.............................................4-46
Hazard Warning Flasher
...............4-46
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* .........................................4-47
Brake
..................................................4-51
Brake System
...............................4-51
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ...........4-53
ABS/TCS/DSC
...................................4-55
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
.....4-55
Traction Control System (TCS)
...4-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...4-57 Fuel Economy Monitor
.....................4-59
Fuel Economy Monitor* ...............4-59
Drive Selection
...................................4-61
Drive Selection* ...........................4-61
Power Steering ................................... 4-63
Power Steering
.............................4-63
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................. 4-64
i-ACTIVSENSE
*.......................... 4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* ..........................................4-65
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*.......................................... 4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* ......................................4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* .........................................4-74
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
* .......................................4-81
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ...........................................4-84
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ..................4-87
Cruise Control
...................................4-89
Cruise Control* .............................4-89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
....4-93
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
* .........................................4-93
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4–3
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-16).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTE
 The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
 The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-16.
NOTE
 After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
 The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
 The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
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4–13
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Dashboard Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-35.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
 The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
 The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
 When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
 When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions:
 Significantly cold or hot
temperatures. Sudden changes in outside
temperature. The vehicle is parked. The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Instrument Cluster
Center of Dashboar
dWarning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Master Warning Light*17-33
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-33
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light*17-33
ABS Warning Light*17-33
Charging System Warning Light*17-33
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-33
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4–17
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
Check Engine Light*17-33
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*17-33
*Automatic Transmission Warning Light*17-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-33
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Light7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-33
Seat Belt Warning Light7-33
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-33
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-33
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*17-33
(Red)
KEY Warning Light*17-33
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1Illuminated 7-33
Flashing 4-73
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-33
LED Headlight Warning Light7-33
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*14-79
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*14-72
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light 3-8
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-68
*Wrench Indicator Light*14-20
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*14-56, 4-57
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-58
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-20
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
Shift Position Indication4-25
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-38, 4-38
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-40, 4-46
Security Indicator Light*13-40
(Amber)
*Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-90
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indicator Light4-90
*Select Mode Indication4-62
Lights-On Indicator Light4-35
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-37
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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