2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 fuel cap release

3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-8
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-8
Operational Range ......................... 3-9

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-10
Door Locks ................................... 3-10
Trunk Lid ..................................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever
* ........ 3-20

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-22
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-25

Steering Wheel................................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-27

Mirrors ............................................... 3-28
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28

Windows ............................................. 3-31
Power Windows ........................... 3-31

Convertible Top (Soft Top) ............... 3-34
Convertible Top (Soft Top) .......... 3-34
Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback) ..................... 3-39
Convertible Top (Retractable
Fastback) ...................................... 3-39

Security System ................................. 3-47
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-47
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-47
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-49

Driving Tips ....................................... 3-51
Break-In Period ............................ 3-51
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-51
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-52
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-52
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-53
Winter Driving ............................. 3-53
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-55
Overloading .................................. 3-55
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-56

Towing ................................................ 3-57
Trailer Towing .............................. 3-57
Recreational Towing .................... 3-57
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3–25
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the
fuel pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfi lling the fuel tank may cause
fuel overfl ow or leakage. Fuel overfl ow
and leakage could damage the vehicle
and if the fuel ignites it could cause a
fi re and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.

CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-
fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.

Fuel-Filler Lid
When the fuel-¿ ller lid end is pressed with
the doors unlocked, the fuel-¿ ller lid rises.
The fuel-¿ ller lid operates in conjunction
with the door locking/unlocking
mechanism.
Make sure to lock both the doors when
leaving the vehicle.
Refer to Door Locks on page 3-10 .
To close, press the fuel-¿ ller lid until a
click sound is heard.


N O T E
Lock the doors after closing the fuel lid.
If the fuel lid is closed after locking the
doors, the fuel lid cannot be locked.

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6–41
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inÀ ation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Diff erent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with diff erent
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specifi ed for the vehicle (page 9-8 )
is dangerous. It could seriously aff ect
ride, handling, ground clearance,
tire clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specifi ed for the
vehicle.

Tire InÀ ation Pressure
WARNING
Always infl ate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinfl ation or underinfl ation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8 .

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease which
could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap
that is not a Mazda-genuine part.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly when
the tires are cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the speci¿ cation charts (page
9-8 ).
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-108 .
N O T E
 


y Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
 


y Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
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10–4
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-57
Headlights ..................................... 4-45
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the tire ........................... 7-20
Removing a tire ............................. 7-16
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-52
Fluid
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classi¿ cation ................................... 9-4
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ......... 4-95
Fuel
Filler lid and cap............................ 3-25
Gauge ................................... 4-14, 4-21
Requirements................................. 3-22
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-69
Ending screen display ................... 4-70
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-¿ ller lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-29
Fuses ................................................... 6-54
Panel description ........................... 6-56
Replacement .................................. 6-54
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-11
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-57
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-52
Head Restraint ....................................... 2-6 Headlights
Coming home light ........................ 4-48
Control........................................... 4-45
Flashing ......................................... 4-48
High-low beam .............................. 4-48
Leaving home light ....................... 4-49
Leveling......................................... 4-49
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................... 4-78
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-63
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-57
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-56
I
i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ............................................. 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-85
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-95
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ............................................ 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ......................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear)....................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-92
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-33
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System ................. 5-133
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-47
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-28
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-30
Wrench .......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................ 3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-29
Index
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