2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF turn signal

7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Automatic
Transmission
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning indication/light illuminates, the transmission has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
(Illuminate)

TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly À ashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible. The system may not operate in an accident. WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform all servicing and
repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Active Bonnet
Warning Light *
The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a
few seconds later.
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. Remains turned on/À ashing.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or À ashing:
Driving the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or À ashing is
dangerous as the active bonnet mechanism may not activate normally and function
as intended in the event the vehicle were to contact a pedestrian.
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7–39
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Illuminate)
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The LDWS does not operate when the warning indication/warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When the warning indication/warning light illuminates while driving the vehicle.
When the system is cancelled automatically, the warning indication/warning light
illuminates. Normally, the system restores automatically and the warning indication/
warning light turns off, however, if the warning indication/warning light illuminates,
there may be a problem with the system.
The warning indication/warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is
switched ON.
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ ed size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿ cantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the
LDWS may not operate normally.
When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the warning indication/warning light illuminates temporarily. If the warning
indication/warning light illuminates, there may be a problem with the system.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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7–40
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operated. The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable
Fastback Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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7–41
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning Light The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt
is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened
(only when the passenger seat is occupied) and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about
20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light À ashes.
After a short time, the warning light stops
À ashing, but remains illuminated. If a seat belt
remains unfastened, the warning light À ashes
again for a given period of time.
NOTE
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened after the warning light turns on,
and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12
mph), the warning light À ashes again.
(With passenger occupant classi¿ cation
system)
To allow the passenger occupant
classi¿ cation sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
(Without passenger occupant
classi¿ cation system)
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the passenger's seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the passenger's
seat, the warning light may not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Boot lid-Ajar
Warning Indication/
Warning Light The light turns on if any door/boot lid is not
closed securely. Close the door/boot lid securely.
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7–42
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Low Fuel Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel is
about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
120km/h Warning Light *
The 120 km/h warning light illuminates when
the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h. Lower the vehicle speed.
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little washer
À uid remains. Add washer À uid (page 6-23 ).
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7–45
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
KEY Indication (White)/KEY Warning Light (Red) *
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Cause Action to be taken
(White)
KEY Indication *
The advanced key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-31 ).
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light
*
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light
*
The advanced key is not within the
operation range.
Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-8 ). The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is dif¿ cult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the
operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed. Bring the advanced key back into the
cabin.
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7–51
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Retractable Fastback Warning
Beep*
When operating the retractable fastback
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable fastback operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
fastback, the warning beep is activated
continuously while operating the switch. If
the warning beep is activated continuously
while operating the switch, have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
E u r o p e a n m o d e l s
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard 6 times in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Except European models
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
clusterÀ ashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.
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9–12
Speci¿ cations
Personalisation Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
High Beam Control
System (HBC) (page
4-103 ) Operational/non-operational *3 On On/Off A —
Adaptive Front
Lighting System
(AFS) (page 4-102 ) Operational/non-operational *3 On On/Off A —
Lights-on reminder
(page 7-49 ) Warning beep volume High, Low
or OFF High/Low/Off A —
Coming home light
(page 4-68 ) Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
O f f A —
Leaving home light
(page 4-69 ) Operational/non-operational On or Off On/Off A —
Turn indicator (page
4-71 ) Beep volume High High/Low A —
Three-À ash turn
signal (page 4-72 ) Operational/non-operational On or Off On/Off A —
System
Language Language indicated in display English Depends on
market
*4 A —
Temperature Temperature unit indicated in display °C °F/°C A —
Distance Distance unit indicated in display mi or km mi/km A —
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-93 )
Ending display On/off Off On/Off B —
Fuel economy
resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel economy
reset and trip meter A reset Off On/Off B —
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*3 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends
that these systems remain On.
*4 Available only in display from the centre display.
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