2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF ECU

3–65
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Installation speci¿ cation (Europe)
When installing tyre chains, the distance
between the tyre tread and the chain must
be within the prescribed limits in the
following table.
Distance [Unit: mm (in)]
A B
MAX 11 (0.43) MAX 11 (0.43)
Side viewCross section viewTyre A
B
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the rear tyres as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on À ooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing
the push button start while
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes. O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transmission) or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transmission) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transmission)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is À ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
8. After starting the engine, let it idle
for about ten seconds (Prohibited in
Germany).
NOTE
 (Germany) Drive immediately after starting the
engine. However do not use high
engine speeds until reaching the
operating temperature.
 
 Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.
  If the engine does not start the ¿ rst
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting.
If the engine still does not start,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page
7-23 ).
 (Manual transmission vehicle with
i-stop function)
 If the engine has stopped due to
stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within 3
seconds of the engine stopping.
 The engine cannot be restarted even
if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:
 


 The driver's door is open.



 The driver's seat belt is unfastened.



 The clutch pedal is not released
completely after the engine stalled.
 


 The clutch pedal is depressed with
the engine not stopped completely.
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
 
 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

  Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

  Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near
the key.
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4–45
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-47
(White/Green)
* KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-9
Security Indicator Light *1 3-54
* Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light 3-48
(Green)
* i-stop Indicator Light 4-18
(White/Green) * i-ELOOP Indicator/Indicator Light 4-92
* Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication 4-39
* Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-47
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-47
* Shift Position Indication 4-52
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-63
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-68
Flashing the Headlights
4-68
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-70
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5–14
Interior Features
Audio System
Aerial
To remove the aerial, turn it anticlockwise.
To install the aerial, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the aerial is securely installed.
Install
Remove
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the aerial, remove
it before passing beneath a low overhead
clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
aerial and store it inside the vehicle.
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep your
maximum attention on the road while
driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle
including car horns and particularly
emergency vehicle sirens.
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5–73
Interior Features
Audio System
How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Ty p e A
USB port Auxiliary jack
Type B/Type C
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector lead
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the device plug/connector lead
to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is dangerous as it could interfere with
driving, resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
  Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
  Insert or pull out the plug with the
plug perpendicular to the auxiliary
jack/USB port hole.
  Insert or remove the plug by holding
its base.
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5–120
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE
  When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this
happens, reprogramme the pairing information to the Bluetooth ® unit.   If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once
in the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, execute the
Bluetooth
® search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected
“Mazda”.
  Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth ® is “ON”, both on your phone
and on the vehicle.
  If Bluetooth ® -enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions,
connection via Bluetooth ® may not be possible.
 


 The device is in a location hidden from the centre display such as behind or under a
seat, or inside the glove compartment.
 


 The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.



 The device is set to power-saving mode. 

 Different Bluetooth ® -enabled devices can be used for Bluetooth ® Hands-Free and
Bluetooth® audio. For example, device A can be connected as a Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
device and device B can be connected as a Bluetooth ® audio device. However, the
following may occur when they are used at the same time.
 


 The Bluetooth ® connection of the device is disconnected.



 Noise occurs in the Hands-Free audio.



 Hands-Free operates slowly.
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5–128
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure
that it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being
driven and cause the beverage to spill.
Left-hand drive model
Right-hand drive model
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