2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 key

4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of power braking, which
could cause an accident and serious
injury.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is off .

N O T E




y The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
 


y When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may À ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of the
key is low.
  Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
  Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-38 .
 


y (Automatic transmission) 
 If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.

Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page

Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light *1 7-36

ABS Warning Light *1 Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System
Warning
7-33
ABS warning
7-36

Check Engine Light *1 7-36

* Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-36

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-36

* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 Flashing
7-36
Illuminate
7-41


(Red) * KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 Malfunction
7-36
Except malfunction
7-41


(Amber) * KEY Warning Indication 7-36


* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1 Illuminated
7-36
Flashing
4-83


(Amber) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1 7-36

* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-36

* Retractable Fastback Warning Indication 7-36

LED Headlight Warning Light *1 7-36
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page

Seat Belt Warning Light 7-41

* Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-41


* Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41


* Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41

* Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41

Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-41

* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.


Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Indicator Lights Page

* Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-37


(White/Green) * KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-8
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5–105
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Deleting a favorite
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact information which
you would like to delete.
6. Select
.
Changing the display order of your
favorites list
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. The contact can be moved after it is
selected.
6. Slide the contact or move it using the
commander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the
keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.

N O T E
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).

Telephone Number Input
N O T E
Practice this while parked until you are
con¿ dent you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your full
attention to driving.

1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When
is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the
dial pad.
4. Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select
to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.

1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”

Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.

1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back”

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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Example of use (verify unread E-mail)
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the inbox.



3. Select the unread message displayed in
bold.
4. The details of the message are
displayed and replying to the message,
making a call, or playback can be
performed.

Changing account for displaying
(E-mail only)
1. Select
.
2. Select the account which you would
like to display. Only the messages for
the selected account are displayed in
the inbox.

Editing preset messages
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the preset message which you
would like to edit. The keyboard screen
is displayed.
5. When the message is input and
is
selected, the message is stored as a
preset message.

N O T E
 


y Select the icon to change the
language.
 


y Select the icon to switch between
capitalized and lower-case characters.
 


y Select the icon to return to the
previous screen without storing the edit.

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.

Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.

CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.

Console Box
T o u s e , o p e n t h e l i d .


Seat Side Box
CAUTION
When using the rear console cup
holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side box.
If the seat side box is opened with cups
still in them, the lid will hit the cups
and cause the contents to spill.


To open, press the latch down to open the
seat side box.
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
Lock Unlock

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6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-20

Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22
Hood ............................................................................................ 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-27
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-36
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-38
Tires............................................................................................. 6-41
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-45
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-54

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-59
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-59
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-68
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6–38
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:
 


y Keep it securely mounted.



y Keep the top clean and dry.



y Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 


y Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 


y If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.

Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not À ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 


¾ Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 


¾ When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 


¾ There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 


¾ Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 


¾ Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 


¾ Never disassemble.



¾ Never throw the battery into fi re or
water.
 


¾ Never deform or crush. 



¾ Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).

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