2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF instrument cluster

6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Explanation
Scheduled Setting Noti¿ cation can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than
1,000 km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than
15 (whichever comes ¿ rst). Distance (mile or km)
Reset Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Tyre Rotation Setting Noti¿ cation can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km) Displays the distance until tyre rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tyre rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km
or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tyres.
Oil Change Setting
*1 Noti¿ cation can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km
or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.
*1 The engine oil À exible maintenance setting is available (only some models). Consult an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for details.
When the engine oil À exible maintenance setting is selected, you will see the following items in the display. The
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating conditions and lets you know when an oil
change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Tab Item Explanation
Oil Change Oil life (%) Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when remaining oil life distance is less
than 1,000 km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15
(whichever comes ¿ rst).
Reset Resets the remaining oil life to 100 %.
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
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6–31
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not À ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
  Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.
  When replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could
be damaged.
  There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
  Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
 


 Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
 


 Never disassemble.



 Never throw the battery into ¿ re or
water.
 


 Never deform or crush. 

 Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 


 The KEY indicator light (green) À ashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
 


 The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not À ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 


 The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorised
Mazda Repairer is recommended to
prevent damage to the key. If replacing the
battery by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.
Knob
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6–50
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ENG IG3 5 A —
2 ENG IG2 5 A —
3 HORN2 7.5 A Horn
4 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
5 ENG IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
6 — — —
7 INTERIOR 15 A Overhead light
8
ENG
B 7.5 A Engine control system
9 AUDIO2 15 A Audio system
10 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
11 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
12 — — —
13 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
14 ENGINE3 20 A Engine control system
15 ENGINE1 10 A Engine control system
16 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
17 AUDIO1 25 A Audio system
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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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7–3
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
*Some models.
F l a t T y r e *
Either run-À at tyres or conventional tyres
are equipped on your Mazda depending on
the speci¿ cation, therefore the procedure
for repairing a À at tyre differs depending
on the type of tyre. Before driving, make
sure which type of tyre is equipped on
your Mazda. If you cannot identify your
tyre type, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
How to Identify Your Tyre Type
R u n -À at tyre
A run-À at tyre has a
and/or
indication on the side wall.
and/or
Conventional tyre
A conventional tyre does not have a
and/or indication on the side wall.
Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres
WARNING
Have the tyres checked or perform the
appropriate repair as soon as possible
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer:
When the À at tyre warning light
illuminates 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.
When the À at tyre warning light
illuminates or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden manoeuvring and braking.
If a run-À at tyre is punctured, the FLAT
TIRE warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster, and a beep sound is
heard for about 30 seconds.
NOTE
Until the À at tyre is changed, the beep
sound is heard for about 30 seconds
every time the ignition is switched ON.
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7–34
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering
wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates
continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate normally. If
this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped
or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into
protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate
a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the
system to return to normal.
Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/À ashes, the system
may have a malfunction. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
Master Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
*
Type A instrument cluster
(Master warning indication)
Displays when noti¿ cation of the system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Master warning light)
The master warning light displays when a warning message occurs.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/
indicator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the
“Warning” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-33 .
Type B instrument cluster
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system. There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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7–37
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Flashing)
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System
Warning Light
*
Vehicle with conventional tyres
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning
lightÀ ashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Vehicle with run-À at tyres
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning light
À ashes. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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.
FLAT TIRE
Warning Light *
If a run-À at tyre is punctured, the FLAT TIRE warning light illuminates in the instrument
cluster, and a beep sound is heard for about 30 seconds.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda repair shop immediately and have the À at
tyre replaced.
Refer to Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres on page 7-3 .
WARNING
Have the tyres checked or perform the appropriate repair as soon as possible by an
expert repairer, we recommend an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer:
When the À at tyre warning light illuminates 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.
When the À at tyre warning light illuminates or the tyre pressure warning beep sound
is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring and
braking.
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7–40
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light
*
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 remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operated. The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable
Fastback Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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