2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF open bonnet

6–24
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and bonnet hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch
keeps the bonnet from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraf¿ n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
¿ ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the
fuse puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown.
NormalBlown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it ¿ ts tightly. If
it does not ¿ t tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage the
electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the bonnet
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses
in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the bonnet. If a fuse is blown,
it must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the
fuse block cover may come in contact
with the frame when it is removed and
become scratched.
When removing the cover, remove
it slowly according to the following
procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by
pressing down on the front tab
with your ¿ ngers.
2. Remove the front tab while
slightly lifting the front of the
cover.
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6–55
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
W a s h i n g
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as ¿ ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle bonnet. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
CAUTION
  Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices
using high water pressure.
  Make sure that the fuel À ap is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the
fuelÀ ap may be forcefully opened by
water pressure causing damage to the
vehicle or fuel À ap.
To help protect the ¿ nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


 The vehicle is washed without ¿ rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


 The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


 The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


 Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
  Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
  Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint ¿ nishes.
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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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10–3
Index
Bluetooth® ........................................... 5-90
Bluetooth® audio ......................... 5-108
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.................. 5-99
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-119
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-24
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-14
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
When boot lid cannot be opened ... 7-55
Boot Light ......................................... 5-123
Brakes
Brake assist.................................... 4-83
Foot brake...................................... 4-81
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-83
Parking brake ................................ 4-82
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-6
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-26
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-21
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-16
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-21
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-26
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-29
Clock ................................................... 5-32
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-68
Console Box ...................................... 5-131
Control Status Display ........................ 4-94
Convertible Top
Retractable Fastback ..................... 3-45
Soft top .......................................... 3-37
Cruise Control ................................... 4-134
Cruise control switch................... 4-134
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ........ 4-135
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
... 4-135 Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-30
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-126
D
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-78
Rear window ................................. 4-77
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-71
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-97
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-65
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission ................. 4-61
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-65
Floor mat ....................................... 3-61
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-60
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-62
Running-in..................................... 3-59
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-59
Winter driving ............................... 3-62
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-88
DSC OFF indicator light ............... 4-89
DSC OFF switch ........................... 4-89
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-88
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-96
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-starting .................................. 7-23
Starting a À ooded engine ............... 7-23
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-84
Emergency Towing
Towing description ........................ 7-27
Towing hooks ................................ 7-28
Emission Control System .................... 3-25
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-96
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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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10–6
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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10–8
Index
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-26
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-55
Three-À ash Turn Signal....................... 4-72
Towing
Hook .............................................. 7-28
Towing caravans and trailers ......... 3-66
Towing Description ............................. 7-27
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-87
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-87
Transmitter ............................................ 3-5
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-30
Trip Meter .................................. 4-25, 4-35
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-20
Emergency starting ........................ 7-23
Emergency towing ........................ 7-27
Flat tyre ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-24
Parking in an emergency ................. 7-2
When boot lid cannot be opened ... 7-55
When fuel-¿ ller À ap cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-26
When the roof cannot be closed .... 7-60
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Conventional Tyres) ... 4-140
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres) ............ 4-144
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning beep... 7-53
Tyres .................................................... 6-33
Flat tyre ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a tyre............................. 6-35
Replacing a wheel ......................... 6-36
Snow tyres ..................................... 3-63
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-8
Tyre chains .................................... 3-64
Tyre inÀ ation pressure ................... 6-34
Tyre rotation .................................. 6-34
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-123
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
Vehicle Speed Alarm ........................... 7-53
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-42
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-49
120 km/h warning beep ................. 7-53
Active bonnet ................................ 7-50
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep ................................. 7-49
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-54
Electronic steering lock warning
beep ............................................... 7-52
i-stop warning beep ....................... 7-52
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-51
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
Lane Departure Warning sound ..... 7-54
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-49
Outside temperature warning beep ... 7-53
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-53
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................ 7-52
Retractable fastback warning beep ... 7-51
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-50
Speed limiter warning beep ........... 7-54
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-53
Vehicle speed alarm....................... 7-53
Warranty ................................................ 8-2
Windblocker ...................................... 5-133
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