2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF maintenance

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
6. After cleaning is ¿ nished, continue
pressing the retractable fastback switch
in the close direction to close the rear
roof.
Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-52 . Plastic Part Maintenance
 












 When cleaning the plastic lenses of
the lights, do not use petrol, paraf¿ n,
recti¿ ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolour or damage the
surfaces resulting in a signi¿ cant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, À ush with water
immediately.
 


 If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or À uids such as petrol,
oil, engine coolant, or battery À uid, it
could cause discolouration, staining,
or paint peeling. Wipe off any such
chemical agents or À uids using a soft
cloth immediately.
 


 High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
 


 Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
 


 In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such
as the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
¿ re.
NOTE

 Do not wipe the interior using
alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene,
and petrol. Otherwise, it may cause
discolouration or stains.
  Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or
cloth may cause damage.
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discolouration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
 


 Beverage or fragrance



 Grease or oil



 Soiling
Seat Belt Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
3. Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
WARNING
If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer:
If a seat belts is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove soiling
from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for
cleaning the seat belts or they become
stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function
at their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will make
it dif¿ cult to clean them later, and it may
affect the smooth retracting of the seat
belt.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
*Some models.
Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner.
Upholstery Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Rubbing the interior side of the soft top
vigorously with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
Leather Upholstery Maintenance *
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum
cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(about 5%) diluted with water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth
and allow the leather to further dry in
a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the
leather gets wet such as from rain,
remove the moisture and dry it as soon
as possible.
NOTE
  Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.
  To maintain the quality for as long
as possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
  If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.
 Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
 


 Sand or dirt



 Grease or oil, such as hand cream



 Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or
hair dressing items
 
 If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a
dry cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.
  Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration
and shrinkage. When parking the
car under direct sunlight for long
periods, shade the interior using
sunshades.
  Do not leave vinyl products on
the leather upholstery for long
periods. They may affect the leather
quality and colouring. If the cabin
temperature becomes hot, the vinyl
may deteriorate and adhere to the
genuine leather.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discolouration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating.
Instrument Panel Top
Maintenance
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft
cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Panel Maintenance
If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft
cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy ¿ lm, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
  Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the window glass. It could damage
the thermal ¿ laments.

 When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the thermal ¿ laments.
 Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal ¿ laments.
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10–2
Index
1
120 km/h warning beep ....................... 7-53
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-125
Active Bonnet Warning Beep.............. 7-50
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-102
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ........................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................. 4-122
Activation/deactivation ............... 4-125
Adjustable speed limiter display ... 4-123
Adjustable speed limiter main
indication (white) ........................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator
light (amber) ................................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indication
(green) ......................................... 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator
light (green) ................................. 4-124
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Speed limiter warning beep ......... 4-124
Temporarily cancelling the
system .......................................... 4-128
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ...... 4-30
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-49
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-33
Air-Conditioning System ...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type ...................... 5-10
Manual type ..................................... 5-5
Operating tips .................................. 5-2
Vent operation ................................. 5-3
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-29, 4-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-86
Ashtray .............................................. 5-133 Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume .................... 5-70
Mute switch ................................... 5-71
Seek switch.................................... 5-70
Audio System ...................................... 5-14
Aerial ............................................. 5-14
Audio control switch ..................... 5-69
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........... 5-28
Audio set
[Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] ..... 5-44
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-71
Operating tips for audio system .... 5-14
Automatic Transmission ..................... 4-51
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-53
Direct mode ................................... 4-61
Driving tips.................................... 4-61
Manual shift mode......................... 4-55
Shift-lock override ........................ 4-54
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-54
Shift position indication ................ 4-52
Transmission ranges ...................... 4-52
Warning light ................................. 4-52
B
Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-132
Battery ................................................. 6-28
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-30
Maintenance .................................. 6-30
Recharging .................................... 6-30
Replacement .................................. 6-30
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-20
Jump-starting ................................. 7-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......... 4-112
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch .......................................... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-54
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10–4
Index
Engine
Bonnet release ............................... 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-20
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-16
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-26
Oil .................................................. 6-17
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ......................................... 4-27, 4-36
Essential Information ............................ 6-2
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-26
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-53
Aluminium wheel maintenance..... 6-58
Bright-metal maintenance ............. 6-57
Cavity protection ........................... 6-57
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Maintenance .................................. 6-61
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance .................................. 6-58
Maintaining the ¿ nish ................... 6-55
Paint damage touch-up .................. 6-57
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-63
Undercoating ................................. 6-57
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-79
Headlights ..................................... 4-63
Flat Tyre ................................................ 7-3
Mounting the tyre .......................... 7-17
Removing a tyre ............................ 7-14
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-61
Fluid
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-22
Washer ........................................... 6-23
Fluids
Classi¿ cation ................................... 9-5
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-81
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-129 Fuel
Filler À ap and cap .......................... 3-27
Gauge ................................... 4-27, 4-36
Requirements................................. 3-24
Tank capacity .................................. 9-6
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-94
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-93
Control status display .................... 4-94
Effectiveness display ..................... 4-96
Ending screen display ................... 4-96
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-94
Fuel-Filler Flap
When fuel-¿ ller À ap cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-26
Fuses ................................................... 6-47
Panel description ........................... 6-50
Replacement .................................. 6-47
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-24
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-79
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-60
Head Restraint ....................................... 2-8
Headlight Washer ................................ 4-77
Headlights
Coming home light ........................ 4-68
Control........................................... 4-63
Flashing ......................................... 4-68
High-low beam .............................. 4-68
Leaving home light ....................... 4-69
Levelling ....................................... 4-70
Running lights ............................... 4-70
Washer ........................................... 4-77
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-103
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................. 4-105
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-84
Horn .................................................... 4-79
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................ 4-100
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ........................................... 4-102
Adjustable speed limiter .............. 4-122
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .... 4-112
Camera and sensors ..................... 4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-129
High Beam Control System
(HBC) .......................................... 4-103
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-106
Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-132
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-119
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-90
Control status display .................... 4-92
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-92
i-stop ................................................... 4-13
i-stop OFF switch .......................... 4-21
Indicator light (Green)................... 4-18
Vehicle roll prevention function .... 4-22
Warning light (Amber) .................. 4-18
i-stop warning beep ............................. 7-52
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-31
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-51
Illuminated Entry System ................. 5-124
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-45
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-47
Wrench .......................................... 4-47
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-22
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-20
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-20
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-23
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-24
Instrument Panel Illumination ............. 4-28 Interior Care ........................................ 6-64
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-66
Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-66
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-65
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-66
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-64
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-65
Vinyl upholstery maintenance ....... 6-65
Interior Lights
Boot light ..................................... 5-123
Overhead light ............................. 5-123

J
Jack ....................................................... 7-6
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-20
K
Key Left-in-boot Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) ................. 7-52
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-52
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-51
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-5
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10–6
Index
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................. 4-106
LDWS switch .............................. 4-109
Lane Departure Warning sound .......... 7-54
Lane-change Signals ........................... 4-72
Leaving Home Light ........................... 4-69
Light Bulbs
Replacement .................................. 6-38
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-7
Lighting Control.................................. 4-63
Lights-on Reminder ............................ 7-49
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-5
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-10
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 4-48
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-46
Message Indicated on Display ............ 7-47
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-24
Mirror Defogger .................................. 4-78
Mirrors
Outside mirrors.............................. 3-30
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-32 Multi-information Display .................. 4-33
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ... 4-40
Average fuel economy ................... 4-38
Compass Display ........................... 4-40
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display ........................................... 4-40
Current fuel economy .................... 4-38
Distance-to-empty ......................... 4-38
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ............................................ 4-36
Fuel gauge ..................................... 4-36
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display ........................... 4-40
Maintenance monitor .................... 4-39
Odometer and trip meter ............... 4-35
Outside temperature display .......... 4-37
Retractable Fastback Operation
Display .......................................... 4-41
Vehicle Speed Alarm ..................... 4-39
Warning (display indication) ......... 4-41
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ........... 4-25, 4-35
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-30
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-29, 4-37
Outside temperature warning beep ..... 7-53
Overhead Light ................................. 5-123
Overheating ......................................... 7-24
Owner Maintenance
Closing the bonnet......................... 6-15
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-16
Key battery replacement ............... 6-31
Opening the bonnet ....................... 6-14
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-12
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