2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF ECU

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, anticlockwise to unlock.
Lock Unlock
Back Trim Storage Box
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
(Soft top model)
(Retractable fastback model)
To use the back trim storage box
1. Slide the seat all the way forward and
fold the seatback forward.
Refer to Seat Operation on page
2-5 .
2. Remove the lids.
W h e n ¿ nished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it. After
returning the seat to its original position,
make sure the seat is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
Do not forcefully push objects into the
back trim storage box. Otherwise, the
box could be damaged.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Bonnet
WARNING
Always check that the bonnet is closed
and securely locked:
A bonnet that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could À y open
while the vehicle is moving and block
the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Bonnet
WARNING
(With active bonnet)
Do not pull the bonnet's release handle
after the active bonnet has activated:
Pulling the release handle while the
active bonnet is operating is dangerous
as it will raise the bonnet further and
obstruct vision. In addition, the bonnet
cannot be lowered manually, therefore
do not attempt to forcefully push the
bonnet back down. Otherwise, it could
deform the bonnet or cause injury.
If the active bonnet has activated,
always consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the bonnet.
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the bonnet
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the bonnet.
Lever
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
bonnet open.
Pad
Support rod
Clip
Closing the Bonnet
1. Check under the bonnet area to make
certain all ¿ ller caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the clip. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the bonnet.
Clip Pad
3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the bonnet, do not push
it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be
deformed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done
by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of
the winter season—and before travelling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
If it is at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
  Radiator coolant will damage paint.  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.


 Use only soft (demineralised) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
  Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
  The engine has aluminium parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
  DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
 These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
  DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
  Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
 This would reduce effectiveness.
 
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, use
of FL-22 is recommended when
replacing engine coolant. Using
engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine
and cooling system.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
 


 Keep it securely mounted.



 Keep the top clean and dry.



 Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 


 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 


 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte À uid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once
a week. If it is low, remove the caps and
add enough distilled water to bring the
level between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Do not over¿ ll.
Examine the speci¿ c gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it is low, recharge
the battery.
Battery Recharging
NOTE
  Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
  To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative lead ¿ rst. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
  Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
 (With i-stop system) Do not quick-charge the battery.




 If the battery quickly discharges
because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off,
slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
 


 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it as
required by battery size and charger
capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for
a battery replacement purchase.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the
fuse puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown.
NormalBlown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it ¿ ts tightly. If
it does not ¿ t tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage the
electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the bonnet
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses
in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the bonnet. If a fuse is blown,
it must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the
fuse block cover may come in contact
with the frame when it is removed and
become scratched.
When removing the cover, remove
it slowly according to the following
procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by
pressing down on the front tab
with your ¿ ngers.
2. Remove the front tab while
slightly lifting the front of the
cover.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
3. Remove the cover while lifting it
and sliding it to the rear.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is
blown, replace it with a new oneof the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse and
multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself.
Have an Authorised Mazda Repairer
perform the replacement:
Replacing these fuses by yourself
is dangerous because they are high
current fuses. Incorrect replacement
could cause an electrical shock or a
short circuit resulting in a ¿ re.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Drain ¿ lter cleaning procedure
Drain filter
NOTE
If leaves or other matter block the drain
¿ lter, water may enter the vehicle.
Clean the drain ¿ lter at least once a year.
1. Check the position of the drain ¿ lter
with your hand from behind the bow.
Drain filter Bow
2. Remove the drain ¿ lter while pressing
the tab.
3. Remove leaves and other matter
accumulated in the drain ¿ lter.
4. Reinstall the drain ¿ lter in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
CAUTION
When installing the drain ¿ lter, make
sure that the drain ¿ lter is securely
attached to its designated position by
pushing it until the tab locks. Water may
enter the vehicle if the drain ¿ lter is not
secured to its designated position.
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