2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 window
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Before Driving
Mirrors
*Some models.
Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirror *
The movement of the auto-dimming
door mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior
to automatically reduce glare from rear
on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-29 .
N O T E
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
N O T E
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Day/Night lever
Day Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
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Windows
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even death.
This warning applies especially to
children.
Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not
locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate
power windows unintentionally, which
could result in serious injury if a child's
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window.
CAUTION
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
do not open or close both windows at
once.
N O T E
A power window may no longer open/close
if you continue to press the switch after
opening/closing the power window. If the
power window does not open/close, wait a
moment and then operate the switch again.
Operating the Power Windows
N O T E
y The passenger window can be operated
with each door switch when the power
window lock switch on the driver's door
is in the unlocked position (page
3-33 ).
y The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door.
Master control switches
Driver's window
Passenger's window
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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.
N O T E
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 previous procedures.
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Windows
Engine-off power window operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off with both doors
closed. If any door is opened, the power
window will stop operating.
N O T E
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up ¿ rmly
throughout window closure because the
auto-closing function will be inoperable.
Power Window Lock Switch
This feature prevents the passenger's
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
Locked position (button depressed):
Only the driver's power window can be
operated.
Unlocked position (button not
depressed):
Both power windows on each door can be
operated.
Lock position
Unlock position
N O T E
When the power window lock switch is
in the locked position, the light on the
passenger power window switch turns off.
The light may be dif ¿ cult to see depending
on the surrounding brightness.
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Convertible Top (Soft Top)
CAUTION
¾ Remove leaves or other matter that may accumulate on and around the convertible top.
If leaves or other matter block the drain fi lter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the drain
fi lter at least once a year.
Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-64 .
¾ 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.
¾ Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
¾ 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.
¾ Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.
¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the convertible top material.
¾ Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it
will deteriorate and mold.
¾ Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.
N O T E
y The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible 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 .
y 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 5-140 .
y When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown
away by the wind.
y Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.
y 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 the vehicle.
y The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.
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Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Lowering the Convertible Top
CAUTION
Do not sit on the folded convertible
top. Otherwise, the convertible top
could be damaged or you may fall off
and be injured.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
3. Make sure there are no objects which
have been placed in the area where the
convertible top is to be retracted.
4. With the lock release button depressed
forward, pull back the top latch lever to
unlock it.
Top latch Lock release button
5. Remove the striker from the anchor.
Anchor
Striker
N O T E
If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows or
open the doors.
6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the vehicle rear.
Front edge
N O T E
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.
Convertible top's handles
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Convertible Top (Soft Top)
N O T E
y If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows
or open the doors.
y 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 handles
Striker Anchor
CAUTION
¾ 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
¾ Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible top
when fl ushing away dirt on the soft top
with water. Otherwise, water may enter
the vehicle.
Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on
page 6-64 .
NOTE
y 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 dif ¿ cult to hook
the top latch striker to the anchor.
y 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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Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
The Retractable fastback opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle.
When opening/closing the roof and window glass operate together. The front roof is stored
in the storage area under rear roof.
Front roof
Rear roof
Open
Close
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