2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF maintenance

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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
CAUTION
  When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head
or body on the corner of the windscreen glass. It may cause an injury.
  Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an
unexpected accident.
  Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable fastback switch. 
 Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage
area. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
  Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed,
they may block the water drainage outlets.
  Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is
turned off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and
the internal material.
  When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the
roof (about 1.6 m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the
obstruction.
  When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof.
The opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
  Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing off
dirt on the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
 Refer to Retractable Fastback Maintenance on page 6-61 .   Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place
where the vehicle does not obstruct traf¿ c. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or
bump, the opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
  Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof. 
 Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the
roof or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
  Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
  Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
NOTE
  When opening the roof, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by
the wind.
  Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the roof down. 
 To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the roof securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
  The power windows lower automatically in conjunction with the roof opening/closing.
This is a function for improving the operability and it does not indicate a problem.
 If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the
power windows will not lower automatically. If the power windows do not lower, reset
the power window automatic open/close function.
 Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-34 .   The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the roof opened.
 Refer to Windblocker on page 5-133 .
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


 Do not race the engine.



 Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


 Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



 Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


 Avoid fast starts.



 Drive at lower speeds.



 Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


 Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


 Slow down on rough roads.



 Keep the tyres properly inÀ ated.



 Do not carry unnecessary weight.



 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


 Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



 Keep windows closed at high speeds.



 Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Multi-information Display and INFO Switch *
INFO switch Multi-information Display
The multi-information display indicates the following information.
 


 Odometer



 Trip meter



 Engine coolant temperature gauge



 Fuel gauge



 Outside temperature



 Distance-to-empty



 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Maintenance Monitor



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display



 Cruise Control Display



 Adjustable Speed Limiter Display



 Compass Display



 Vehicle Speed Alarm



 Roof Operation Display



 Warning message
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel GaugeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Compass,
Distance-to-empty,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge Warning message,
Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel
Gauge Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter B, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge*1
*2
*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
noti¿ cations can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
 


 Scheduled Maintenance



 Tyre Rotation



 Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
  If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will
no longer be displayed the next time
the ignition is switched ON.
  After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the
next maintenance period approaches
0 (displays when engine is started).
  If there are multiple messages, they
are displayed according to their
order.
  If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
Vehicle Speed Alarm *
In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.
NOTE
The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
À ashes several times.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the centre display.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
*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
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Wrench Indication/Indicator
Lights*
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been suf¿ ciently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION
  Each tyre, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inÀ ated to the inÀ ation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tyre inÀ ation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre inÀ ation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tyre inÀ ation pressure for those tyres.)
 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or
more of your tyres is signi¿ cantly under-inÀ ated. Accordingly, when the low tyre
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible,
and inÀ ate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi¿ cantly under-inÀ ated tyre
causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inÀ ation also reduces
fuel ef¿ ciency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-inÀ ation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.
 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
 The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tyre pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will À ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
  To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a
problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tyre deÀ ation or blow
out.
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