2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF Owners Manual (in English)

7–43
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Illuminate) *
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Vehicle with conventional tyres
Warning Action to be taken
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning
beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tyre pressure is
too low in one or more tyres.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring
and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a À at, pull
over to a safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tyre and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air
may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous,
even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the
problem taken care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation that could
lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident. Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci¿ ed inÀ ation
pressure (page 6-34 ).
NOTE
Perform tyre pressure adjustment when the tyres
are cold. Tyre pressure will vary according to the
tyre temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand
for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less
before adjusting the tyre pressures. When pressure
is adjusted on hot tyres to the cold inÀ ation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn
on after the tyres cool and pressure drops below
speci¿ cation.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tyre air pressure dropping due to
cold ambient temperature will remain illuminated
even if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the tyre air
pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates
due to a drop in tyre air pressure, make sure to
check and adjust the tyre air pressures.
Tyres lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tyres are getting too soft over
time or you have a À at. However, when you ¿ nd
one low tyre in a set of four-that is an indication
of trouble; you should have someone drive the
vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low
tyre for cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the
valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad
valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than
simply reinÀ ating the tyre as leaks are dangerous
— take it to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Vehicle with run-À at tyres
Warning Action to be taken
When the warning light illuminates, and the warning
beep sound is heard when tyre pressure is too low in
one or more tyres.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring
and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or À ashes, or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a À at, pull
over to a safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tyre and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air
may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous,
even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the
problem taken care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation that could
lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident. Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci¿ ed inÀ ation
pressure (page 6-34 ).
CAUTION
When replacing/repairing the tyres or wheels or both,
have the work done by an Authorised Mazda Repairer,
or the tyre pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE
Perform tyre pressure adjustment when the tyres are
cold. Tyre pressure will vary according to the tyre
temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1
hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before
adjusting the tyre pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tyres to the cold inÀ ation pressure,
the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the
tyres cool and pressure drops below speci¿ cation.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting
from the tyre air pressure dropping due to cold
ambient temperature, may turn off if the ambient
temperature rises. In this case, it will also be necessary
to adjust the tyre air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tyre air pressure,
make sure to check and adjust the tyre air pressures.
After adjusting the tyre air pressures, it may require
some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off. If
the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive
the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)
for 10 minutes, and then verify that it turns off.
Tyres lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tyres are getting too soft over time or
you have a À at. However, when you ¿ nd one low tyre
in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you
should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward
so you can inspect any low tyre for cuts and any metal
objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few
drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed
by more than simply re¿ lling the trouble tyre as leaks
are dangerous — take it to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer which
has all the equipment to ¿ x tyres, TPMS systems and
order the best replacement tyre for your vehicle.
If the warning light illuminates again even after the tyre
pressures are adjusted, there may be a tyre puncture.
Refer to Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres on page 7-3 .
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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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7–46
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
I f t h e r e i s a n o t i¿ cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
(Display example)
If the warning light turns on/À ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-42 )
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in
the P position. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when a seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened while the i-stop function is
operating. Press the push button start again
to start the engine. For automatic
transmission vehicles, shift the shift
lever to the P position before starting
the engine.)
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked. Release the steering lock.
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7–47
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), take appropriate
action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), a
vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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7–48
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the centre display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.
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7–49
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-on Reminder
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched
Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (page
7-51 ) overrides the lights-on
reminder.
  A personalised function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
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7–50
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Active Bonnet Warning Beep *
If there is a problem with the active
bonnet and the warning light illumination,
a warning beep sound will be heard for
about 5 seconds every minute.
The active bonnet warning beep sound will
continue to be heard for approximately
35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding
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. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
  Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
  To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
  When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
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