2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF Owners Manual (in English)

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen
can be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.
Press the INFO switchINFO switch
Trip meter A,
Odometer
Trip meter B,
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a speci¿ ed
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP
A, TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is ¿ lled.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 second or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
  Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometres (miles).
  The trip record will be erased when:




 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 


 The vehicle is driven over 1999
km (mile).
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and
take appropriate measures. If the vehicle
continues to be driven, it could cause
damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .
NOTE
  The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant
gauge display changes in conjunction
with the temperature unit of the
outside temperature display.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
  During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at 100
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).
  If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates
the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the fuel level is low, ( ) and ( ) turn an
amber colour. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-41 .
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
NOTE
  After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
  The display indicating a quarter
or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.
  The direction of the arrow ( )
indicates that the fuel-¿ ller À ap is on
the left side of the vehicle.
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
 


 Signi¿ cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
 


 Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
 


 The vehicle is parked.



 The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B/C)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated
in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated
in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Warning
*
When the outside temperature is low, the
indicationÀ ashes and a beep sound is
heard to warn the driver of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature
display and the
mark À ashes for about
ten seconds and a beep sound is heard
once.
NOTE
If the outside temperature is lower than
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not
operate. However, the
mark
illuminates.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suf¿ cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.
  The display will not change unless
you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
  If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after ¿ rst
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the
battery leads are disconnected, the
actual distance-to empty/range may
differ from the amount indicated.
Average Fuel Economy
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
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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.
NOTE
  Always set the vehicle speed
according to the laws and regulations
of the country/city in which the
vehicle is driven. In addition, always
verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.
  The vehicle speed alarm function can
be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20
and 150 mph).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display *
Displays the system status.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning on page
4-111 .
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display *
The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter is displayed.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of the eight cardinal
directions while the vehicle is being
driven.
Display Direction
N North
S South
E East
W West
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Roof Operation Display
Displays the roof operation status.
Refer to Operation Indication on page
3-48 .
Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the
user of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/À ashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated
in the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
(page 4-42 )
When only a message is displayed, refer
to Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display. (page 7-46 )
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci¿ cations.
Centre of Instrument panel
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Type A
(With Multi-information Display)Type B
(Without Multi-information Display) Instrument Cluster
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Red) Brake System Warning Light
*1*2 7-31
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-31
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-31
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1 7-31
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-31
* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-34
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