2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF air conditioning
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-33
Air-conditioning system .......................................................................................... page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-77
Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-14
Accessory socket ................................................................................................. page 5-125
External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-71
Drive selection switch ........................................................................................... page 4-98
Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-44
Shift lever/Selector lever ..............................................................................page 4-48 , 4-51
Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-47
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-33
Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-14
Air-conditioning system .......................................................................................... page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-77
External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-71
Drive selection switch ........................................................................................... page 4-98
Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-44
Shift lever/Selector lever ..............................................................................page 4-48 , 4-51
Accessory socket ................................................................................................. page 5-125
Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-47
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Automatic transmission
1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is driven (except
for driving in the R or M position second gear ¿ xed mode) and the vehicle is stopped.
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the selector lever
in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the brake
pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) or the R position.
(For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the
selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
The engine is warmed up.
The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.
The engine is started with the bonnet closed.
The battery is in good condition.
All doors, boot lid, and bonnet are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The air À ow amount is other than the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum
heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/ À ashing.
The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.
The brake vacuum is suf ¿ ciently high.
The steering wheel is not being operated.
(Manual transmission)
The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.
The shift lever is in the neutral position.
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped.
The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).
The automatic transmission À uid has warmed up suf ¿ ciently.
The automatic transmission À uid temperature is not abnormally high.
The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.
Emergency braking is not applied.
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan control
dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position.
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air conditioner.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.
(Retractable fastback model)
The retractable fastback is operating
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan
control dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position.
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The cabin temperature differs greatly from the set temperature of the air conditioner.
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.
Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped.
The battery power is depleted.
(Automatic transmission)
The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in
second gear ¿ xed mode) position.
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.
The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed
mode) position.
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second
gear ¿ xed mode) position.
The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear ¿ xed mode is selected.
(Retractable fastback model) The retractable fastback switch is operated.
(Except European model)
(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the
driver's door is opened.
(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Headlight Washer *
The ignition must be switched ON and the
headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers operate
automatically once every ¿ fth time the
windscreen washer operates.
If you want to operate headlight washers,
double À ick the wiper lever.
Washer OFF
NOTE
If air enters the headlight washer À uid
pipe under conditions such as when
the vehicle is brand-new or after an
empty washer tank is replenished with
washer À uid, washer À uid will not spray
even when the wiper lever is operated.
If this occurs, perform the following
procedure:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double À ick the wiper lever several
times until the washer À uid sprays.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defogger
switch is turned off. Otherwise the
heat generated from the defogger
could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
Mirror Defogger *
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-77 ).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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