2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF ECU

7–2
If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
*Some models.
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traf¿ c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning À asher and
all the direction indicators will À ash. The
hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster À ash simultaneously.
NOTE

 The direction indicators do not work
when the hazard warning lights are
on.
  Check local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that
it is not in violation of the law.
Roadside Emergency
Triangle Retaining Strap
*
Keep the roadside emergency triangle in
the boot end trim and secure it with the
strap.
Strap
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7–6
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
*Some models.
Jack *
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.
Tabs
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
anticlockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suf¿ ciently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
M a i n t e n a n c e
 




 Always keep the jack clean.



 Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
 


 Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
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7–19
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the wheel nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened wheel
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same con¿ guration:
Because the wheel studs and wheel
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a non-metric nut is
dangerous. On a metric stud, it would
not secure the wheel and would
damage the stud, which could cause the
wheel to slip off and cause an accident.
5. Remove the tyre blocks and store the
tools and jack.
6. Check the inÀ ation pressure. Refer to
Tyres on page 9-8 .
NOTE
(With tyre pressure monitoring
system)
Do not press the tyre pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tyre. The switch
is only to be pressed after installing
the repaired À at tyre or installing a
replacement tyre (page 4-42 ).
WARNING
Do not drive with any tyres that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tyres with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tyres with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tyres' air
pressure, check the spare tyre, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
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7–22
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Make sure the booster battery is 12
V and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
3. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow both vehicles
to touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and
all unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper leads in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
 

 
 Connect one end of a lead to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
 

 
 Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
 

 
 Connect one end of the other lead to
the negative terminal of the booster
battery (3).
 

 
 Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery (4).
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
6. When ¿ nished, carefully disconnect the
leads in the reverse order described in
the illustration. 7. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
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7–29
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Hooks
1. Remove the towing eyelet and
the wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-5 ).
2. Wrap a À athead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage
to a painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front or rear bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the towing eyelet using
the wheel brace or equivalent.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Front
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
Rear
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
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7–30
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
  If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
  Be careful not to damage the towing
eyelet and towing hook, vehicle
body, or transmission system
when towing under the following
conditions:
 


 Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours.
 


 Do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe
shock to the towing eyelet and
towing hook or rope.
 


 Do not attach any rope other than
to the towing eyelet and towing
hook.
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7–35
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Amber)
Electric Vacuum
Pump Warning
Light The light turns on if the electric vacuum pump system has a problem. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had
no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and
does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem. The emission control system has a problem. The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. The fuel-¿ ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it À ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
(Amber)
i-stop Warning
Light
*
When the light is turned on
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 continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
When the light is À ashing
The light continues to À ash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Amber)
i-ELOOP
Indication/Warning
Light
*
The Warning indication/Warning light turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP
system. Consult 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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