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

8–21
Customer Information
Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
When disposing your old battery, please refer to the information as follows.
Information on Disposal in the European Union
These crossed-out wheeled bin symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sales where you
purchased the items.
NOTE
The bottom two letters might be used in combination with the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement established by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
“Pb” and “Cd” mean lead and cadmium respectively.
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8–22
Customer Information
Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery
Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union
The above symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard old
products and used batteries, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal
service or the point of sales where you purchased the items, and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
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9–1 9–1
9Speci¿ cations
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identi¿ cation Numbers ...................................................................... 9-2
Vehicle Information Labels ........................................................... 9-2
Speci¿ cations ...................................................................................... 9-4
Speci¿ cations ................................................................................ 9-4
Personalisation Features.................................................................. 9-10
Personalisation Features .............................................................. 9-10
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9–2
Speci¿ cations
Identi¿ cation Numbers
Vehicle Information
Labels
Vehicle Identi¿ cation Number
(South Africa, Arab Gulf
Cooperation Council)
The vehicle identi¿ cation number legally
identi¿ es your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the cowl panel located
on the left corner of the instrument panel.
This plate can easily be seen through the
windscreen.
Model Plate
Chassis Number/Vehicle
Identi¿ cation Number (Ireland,
U.K.)
Chassis Number
Open the cover shown in the ¿ gure to
check the chassis number.
Vehicle Identi¿ cation Number
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9–3
Speci¿ cations
Identi¿ cation Numbers
Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label (The
Philippines)
Tyre Pressure Label
Left-hand drive model
Right-hand drive model
Engine Number
Forward
Conformity Plate (Arab Gulf
Cooperation Council)
Production year and month are shown on
this plate.
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9–4
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
S p e c i¿ cations
Engine
Item Speci¿ cation
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 74.5 × 85.8 mm (2.93 × 3.38 in) 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,496 ml (1,496 cc) 1,998 ml (1,998 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
Arab Gulf Cooperation Council
Item Speci¿ cation
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
Maximum engine power/revolution 118 kW/6,000 rpm 118 kW/6,000 rpm
Maximum engine torque/revolution 200 N·m/4,600 rpm 200 N·m/4,600 rpm
Maximum speed 198 km/h (123 mph) 194 km/h (121 mph)
Electrical System
Item Classi¿ cation
Battery N-55 (S) *1
12V-45Ah/20HR *2
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug *3 PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 N-55 (S) is designed for i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Only N-55 (S) should be
used to ensure correct operation of i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
*2 Not for i-stop system/i-ELOOP system.
*3 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The ¿ ne particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
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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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