2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF automatic transmission

7–62
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
Manual closing
Before closing manually
WARNING
Verify that the ignition is switched off
before manually operating the roof:
Manually closing the roof with the
ignition not switched off is dangerous
as the motors could turn on suddenly
and cause injury resulting from
hands or ¿ ngers being pinched in the
mechanism.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an
automatictransmission in Park (P), a
manual transmission in Neutral.
3. Switch the ignition off while depressing
the brake pedal.
4. Turn on the hazard warning À asher if it
is needed.
Tool preparation
Take out the ¿ ve tools stored in the seat
side box.
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-131 .
WireGear
(tool kit)Rope
L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Small)L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Large)
Opening the rear roof
CAUTION
  When turning the bolt, cover the
front roof using a cloth. The front
roof may be damaged if the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench contacts it.
 
 Because the clearance with the stored
front roof is narrow, be careful not
to let the L-shape hexagonal wrench
contact the roof when turning the
bolt.
NOTE
Moving the seats as far forward as
possible and folding the seatbacks
forward will facilitate the procedure.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5 .
1. Remove the aerial if it is installed.
Refer to When the Aerial on page
5-14 .
2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench (Large) into the
motor bracket bolt.
Bolt
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9–5
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classi¿ cation
Europe Except Europe
Engine oil
*1
Recommended Oils *2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
API SL/SM/SN or
ACEA A3/A5 0W-20
5W-30
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS
*4
Automatic transmission À uid JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch À uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
*1 Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-17 .
Do not use oils which do not meet the above speci¿ cation or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to
engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.
*2 Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we
recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.
*3 If you are unable to ¿ nd a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed speci¿ cation may also be used.
*4 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life
Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-
90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become dif¿ cult.
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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine
oil With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Left-hand drive model 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transmission Left-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission Saudi Arabia 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive model 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Except above 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission À uid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
Item Vehicle speci¿ cation
Soft top model Retractable fastback
model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in) 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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10–2
Index
1
120 km/h warning beep ....................... 7-53
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-125
Active Bonnet Warning Beep.............. 7-50
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-102
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ........................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................. 4-122
Activation/deactivation ............... 4-125
Adjustable speed limiter display ... 4-123
Adjustable speed limiter main
indication (white) ........................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator
light (amber) ................................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indication
(green) ......................................... 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator
light (green) ................................. 4-124
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Speed limiter warning beep ......... 4-124
Temporarily cancelling the
system .......................................... 4-128
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ...... 4-30
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-49
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-33
Air-Conditioning System ...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type ...................... 5-10
Manual type ..................................... 5-5
Operating tips .................................. 5-2
Vent operation ................................. 5-3
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-29, 4-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-86
Ashtray .............................................. 5-133 Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume .................... 5-70
Mute switch ................................... 5-71
Seek switch.................................... 5-70
Audio System ...................................... 5-14
Aerial ............................................. 5-14
Audio control switch ..................... 5-69
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........... 5-28
Audio set
[Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] ..... 5-44
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-71
Operating tips for audio system .... 5-14
Automatic Transmission ..................... 4-51
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-53
Direct mode ................................... 4-61
Driving tips.................................... 4-61
Manual shift mode......................... 4-55
Shift-lock override ........................ 4-54
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-54
Shift position indication ................ 4-52
Transmission ranges ...................... 4-52
Warning light ................................. 4-52
B
Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-132
Battery ................................................. 6-28
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-30
Maintenance .................................. 6-30
Recharging .................................... 6-30
Replacement .................................. 6-30
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-20
Jump-starting ................................. 7-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......... 4-112
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch .......................................... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-54
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10–3
Index
Bluetooth® ........................................... 5-90
Bluetooth® audio ......................... 5-108
Bluetooth® Hands-Free.................. 5-99
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-119
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-24
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-14
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
When boot lid cannot be opened ... 7-55
Boot Light ......................................... 5-123
Brakes
Brake assist.................................... 4-83
Foot brake...................................... 4-81
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-83
Parking brake ................................ 4-82
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-6
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-26
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-21
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-16
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-21
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-26
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-29
Clock ................................................... 5-32
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-68
Console Box ...................................... 5-131
Control Status Display ........................ 4-94
Convertible Top
Retractable Fastback ..................... 3-45
Soft top .......................................... 3-37
Cruise Control ................................... 4-134
Cruise control switch................... 4-134
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ........ 4-135
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
... 4-135 Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-30
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-126
D
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-78
Rear window ................................. 4-77
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-71
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-97
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-65
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission ................. 4-61
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-65
Floor mat ....................................... 3-61
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-60
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-62
Running-in..................................... 3-59
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-59
Winter driving ............................... 3-62
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-88
DSC OFF indicator light ............... 4-89
DSC OFF switch ........................... 4-89
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-88
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-96
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-starting .................................. 7-23
Starting a À ooded engine ............... 7-23
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-84
Emergency Towing
Towing description ........................ 7-27
Towing hooks ................................ 7-28
Emission Control System .................... 3-25
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-96
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