2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF brake light

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, or
during sudden or evasive manoeuvring,
enhancing vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS (page 4-86 ) and TCS
(page 4-87 ).
DSC operation is possible at speeds
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability
Control as a substitute for safe driving:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced
tyre friction and road contact because
of water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident.
CAUTION
  The DSC may not operate correctly
unless the following are observed:
 


 Use tyres of the correct size
speci¿ ed for your Mazda on all
four wheels.
 


 Use tyres of the same
manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
 


 Do not mix worn tyres. 

 The DSC may not operate correctly
when tyre chains are used or a
temporary spare tyre is installed
because the tyre diameter changes.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light À ashes.
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.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
NOTE
  If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿ c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the
lane.
  When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning
is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction
indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
  If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.
  The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has
deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its
lane repeatedly within a short period of time.
  The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿ c
lane.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that
the driver intends to make a lane change
and the LDWS warning is cancelled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
 


 The steering wheel is operated abruptly.



 The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.



 The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
 


 The direction indicator lever is operated
(after the direction indicator lever is
returned, the LDWS may not operate for
about 3 seconds which is the period of
time required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
After about 60 seconds have elapsed
with the direction indicator lever left
operating, the LDWS warning may
operate if the vehicle is close to a white
or yellow line.
Cancelling the System
Press the LDWS OFF switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
Vehicle lane display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
The vehicle lane lines are no longer
indicated in the multi-information display
when the LDWS is cancelled.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
LDWS becomes operational the next
time the ignition switched ON.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication (White)/Adjustable Speed Limiter
Set Indication (Green), Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)
Type A instrument cluster
(Adjustable speed limiter main indication (white))
The indication display in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable speed
limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indication (green))
The indication display in green when a speed has been set.
Type B instrument cluster
(Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light illuminates amber when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable
speed limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green))
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display À ashes at the same
time. The warning sound operates and the display À ashes until the vehicle speed decreases
to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the
brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
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When Driving
Cruise Control
Without adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber)/cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
Deactivation


With adjustable speed limiter
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch. The cruise main
indicator light (amber)/cruise main
indication (white) turns off.
NOTE
When the MODE switch is pressed
during cruise control system operation,
the system switches to the adjustable
speed limiter.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch. The cruise main
indicator light (amber)/cruise main
indication (white) turns off.
To Set Speed
1 . (With adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the MODE switch. The cruise
main indicator light (amber)/cruise
main indication (white) turns on.
(Without adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indicator light (amber)/cruise
main indication (white) turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph). 3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indicator light/cruise set
indication (green) turns on.
NOTE
  The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
 


(Automatic transmission)
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


(Manual transmission)
 The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
 The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 
 Release the SET/ or RESUME/
switch at the desired speed, otherwise
the speed will continue increasing
while the RESUME/
switch is
pressed and held, and continue
decreasing while the SET/
switch is
pressed and held (except when the
accelerator pedal is depressed).
  On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
  The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h (13 mph) when climbing a
steep grade.
  The cruise control may cancel at
about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep grade.
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When Driving
Cruise Control
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF/
CANCEL switch was used to cancel
cruising speed (such as applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RESUME/
switch is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the
RESUME/
switch.
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
 


 Slightly depress the brake pedal.



(Manual transmission)
 Depress the clutch pedal.



 Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/
switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
  If any of the following conditions
occur, the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
  The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 


(Automatic transmission)
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 
 When the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.
 (Automatic transmission) The cruise control cannot be
cancelled while driving in manual
mode (selector lever shifted from
D to M position). Therefore, engine
braking will not be applied even
if the transmission is shifted down
to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
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When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 


 A tyre pressure is adjusted.



 Tyre rotation is performed.



 A tyre or wheel is replaced.



 The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 


 The tyre pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and ¿ rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tyres cool, then adjust the tyre
pressure of all four (4) tyres to the
speci¿ ed pressure indicated on the tyre
pressure label located on the driver's
door frame (door open).
Refer to Tyres on page 9-8 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press and hold the tyre pressure
monitoring system set switch and
verify that the tyre pressure monitoring
system warning light in the instrument
clusterÀ ashes twice and a beep sound
is heard once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tyre pressure, the
system cannot detect the normal tyre
pressure and it may not illuminate the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light even if a tyre pressure is low, or
it may illuminate the light even if the
pressures are normal.
Adjust the tyre pressure on all four
tyres and initialize the system when
the warning light is turned on. If the
warning light turns on for a reason other
than a À at tyre, the tyre pressure of all
four tyres may have decreased naturally.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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6–1 6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-10
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-12
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-12
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-16
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-17
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-20
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-22
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-23
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-24
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-24
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-28
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-31
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-33
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-38
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-47
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-53
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-53
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-64
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