2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF warning

3–15
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  It may require a few seconds for
the doors to unlock after the request
switch is pressed.
 (European models) The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for con¿ rmation
when the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap are locked/unlocked using
a request switch.
(Except European models) A beep sound is heard for
con¿ rmation when the doors and the
boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À apare locked/
unlocked using the request switch.
If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
 The volume of the beep sound
can also be changed. Refer to
Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
NOTE
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the boot lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
Both of the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently
set volume. The setting changes
each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the
beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed
by doing any one of the following:
 


 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch. 



(With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights À ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-55 .

(With double locking system) Pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds will activate the
double locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-13 .
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3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
(Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the advanced
key is being carried. Both doors
and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are
locked automatically after about
three seconds when the advanced
key is out of the operational range.
Also, the hazard warning lights
À ash once. (Even if the driver is in
the operational range, both doors
and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap are
locked automatically after about
30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors
and the boot lid are completely
closed or another key is left in the
vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work. Always make sure
that both doors and the boot lid are
closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle. The auto-lock function does
not close the power windows.
NOTE
 Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the request
switch, both doors and the boot lid,
fuel-¿ ller À ap will automatically lock
if any of the following operations
are not performed within about 30
seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-
deterrent system, the hazard warning
lights will À ash for con¿ rmation.
 The time required for the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap to lock
automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
 


 Opening a door or the boot lid.



 Switching the ignition to any
position other than off.
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
can be locked/unlocked by operating the
keyless entry system transmitter, refer to
Keyless Entry System (page 3-3 ).
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3–17
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch *
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
lock automatically when the lock side is
pressed with both doors closed.
They both unlock when the unlock side is
pressed.
Unlock
Lock
NOTE
The doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller
À ap cannot be locked while any other
door is open.
Auto Lock/Unlock Function *
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a door:
Pulling the inner handle on a
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
 


 When the vehicle speed exceeds
20 km/h (12 mph), both doors and
the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap lock
automatically.
 


 When the ignition is switched off, both
doors and the boot lid, fuel-¿ ller À ap
unlock automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
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3–21
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Boot Lid
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the
boot:
Allowing a person to ride in the boot
is dangerous. The person in the boot
could be seriously injured or killed
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the boot lid open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open boot lid in a
moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas
to be drawn into the cabin. This gas
contains CO (carbon monoxide), which
is colourless, odourless, and highly
poisonous, and it can cause loss of
consciousness and death. Moreover, an
open boot lid could cause occupants to
fall out in an accident.
CAUTION
  Before opening the boot lid, remove
any snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the boot lid could close
under the weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury.
  Be careful when opening/closing
the boot lid during strong winds. If
a strong gust blows against the boot
lid, it could close suddenly resulting
in injury.
  Fully open the boot lid and make
sure that it stays open. If the boot
lid is only opened partially, it could
slam shut by vibration or wind gusts
resulting in injury.
  When loading or unloading luggage
in the boot, turn off the engine.
Otherwise, you could get burned by
the heat of the exhaust gas.
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3–25
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything À ammable:
Parking over or near anything À ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything À ammable. A resulting ¿ re could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
 
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

 Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. 
 Do not coast with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes. 
 Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must
be made by a quali¿ ed technician.

 Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
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3–26
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colourless, odourless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling
the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death
could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness
or even death to occupants in the cabin.
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3–27
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-¿ ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-¿ ller cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refuelling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and À ames away
from the ¿ ller neck:
Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or À ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
¿ ller cap or not using a fuel-¿ ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refuelling after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because over¿ lling the
fuel tank may cause fuel overÀ ow or
leakage. Fuel overÀ ow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a ¿ re and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Always use only a designated Mazda
fuel-¿ ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems.
Fuel-Filler Flap
When the fuel-¿ ller À ap end is pressed
with the doors unlocked, the fuel-¿ ller À ap
rises.
The fuel-¿ ller À ap operates in conjunction
with the door locking/unlocking
mechanism.
Make sure to lock both the doors when
leaving the vehicle.
Refer to Door Locks on page 3-11 .
To close, press the fuel-¿ ller À ap until a
click sound is heard.
NOTE
Lock the doors after closing the fuel
À ap.
If the fuel À ap is closed after locking the
doors, the fuel À ap cannot be locked.
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3–29
Before Driving
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right.
This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle of the steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
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