2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF fuel

4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will
not lock/unlock even if they have been
locked manually.
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-42 ).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
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4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 

(Forced engine starting method) If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) À ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press
and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine,
such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) are
required.
  When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
À ashing.

(Automatic transmission) When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate. 7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
  After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
  After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
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4–13
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
*Some models.
i-stop *
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traf¿ c
light or stuck in traf¿ c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The
system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates
idling noise while the engine is stopped.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
  The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:




 When engine idling is stopped.



(Except European model)
 Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.

 The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transmission
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine
idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
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4–18
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Selector lever is operated while engine idling is stopped (automatic transmission)
If the selector lever is shifted from D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) position to
N or P position while engine idling is stopped, the engine does not restart even when the
brake pedal is released. The engine will restart if the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode), or R position. (For
the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector
lever while engine idling is stopped.)
 
(European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) position
to the N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is
opened, the engine does not restart. Start the engine using the normal method.
 (Except European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) to the
N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened,
the engine restarts.
Battery terminals are disconnected
Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition,
if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be veri¿ ed. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop system constantly monitors the
driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status
of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light (green) to
inform the driver of various cautions and warnings.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the
fuel monitor control status display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-94 .
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4–24
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
M e t e r s a n d G a u g e s
Type A
Type B
Steering Switch (With Multi-information Display)
(Without Multi-information Display) Instrument Cluster



Speedometer .......................................................................................................... page 4-25



Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-25



Tachometer ............................................................................................................ page 4-26



Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..................................................................... page 4-27



Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Instrument Panel Illumination ............................................................................... page 4-28



Outside Temperature Display ................................................................................ page 4-29



Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ........................................................................ page 4-30



Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-30



Trip Computer and INFO Switch .......................................................................... page 4-30



Multi-information Display and INFO Switch ....................................................... page 4-33
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4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector (Without Multi-
information Display)
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Selector
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC
or off, the odometer or trip meters
cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector can inadvertently switch
the trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the
following cases:
 
 After the ignition is switched to off
from ON.
  After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
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, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
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4–26
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
 (Vehicles with type B/type C audio) If the fuel economy data is reset
using the fuel economy monitor,
or trip A is reset using the trip
meter when the function which
synchronizes the fuel economy
monitor and the trip meter is on, the
fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.
 Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on
page 4-93 .
  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 9999.9
km (mile).
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. *
1Striped zone
*
1Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
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4–27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge (Without Multi-information
Display)
Indicates engine coolant temperature.
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
  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 (Without Multi-
information Display)
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 low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .
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