2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF coolant level

6–20
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the sump.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
MIN MAX
OK
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not over¿ ll the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live À ame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS
HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running inde¿ nitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
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6–21
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done
by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of
the winter season—and before travelling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
If it is at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
  Radiator coolant will damage paint.  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.


 Use only soft (demineralised) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
  Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
  The engine has aluminium parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
  DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
 These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
  DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
  Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
 This would reduce effectiveness.
 
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, use
of FL-22 is recommended when
replacing engine coolant. Using
engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine
and cooling system.
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6–22
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer. Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
WARNING
If the brake/clutch À uid level is low,
have the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch À uid level is
dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead
to an accident.
The brakes and clutch draw À uid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the À uid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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7–24
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
O v e r h e a t i n g
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running inde¿ nitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the bonnet ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the bonnet and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the bonnet and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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7–33
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-20 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine
oil while being careful not to over¿ ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
The light À ashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can ¿ nd a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-24 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine
oil With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Left-hand drive model 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transmission Left-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission Saudi Arabia 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Except above 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission À uid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
Item Vehicle speci¿ cation
Soft top model Retractable fastback
model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in) 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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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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