2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

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A Word to Mazda OwnersThank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPANImportant Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the trunk as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air-Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2016 Mazda Motor Corporation
Oct. 2016 (Print1)
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How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of
the manual to best explain how to enjoy
your Mazda. By reading your manual, you
can find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means
"Do not do this" or "Do not let this
happen".
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information in
your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored. NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make better
use of your vehicle.
The following symbol, located on some
parts of the vehicle, indicates that this
manual contains information related to the
part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
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Table of ContentsPictorial Index Interio r, exterio rv iew sa nd part identificatio no f your Mazda.
1Essential Safety Equipment Importan ti nformatio na bout safety equipment, including seats, sea tb elt
system, child-restrain ts ystems an dS RS ai rb ags.
2Befor eD riving Use of various features, including keys, doors ,m irrors an dw indows.
3When Driving Informatio nc oncerning safe driving and stopping.
4Interior Features Use of various feature sf or rid ec omfort ,i ncluding air-conditioning an da udio
system.
5Maintenanc ea nd CareHo wt ok eep your Mazd ai nt op condition.
6If Trouble Arises Helpful informatio no nw ha tt od oi fa problem arises with th ev ehicle.
7Customer Information an dR eporting Safety DefectsImportan tc onsumer informatio ni ncluding warranties an da dd-on equipment.
8
Specification sTechnical informatio na bout your Mazda.
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Index
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1 –11 Pictorial Index Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview ............................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A)
........................................................ 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B)
........................................................ 1-4
Interior Equipment (View C)
........................................................ 1-5
Exterior Overview .............................................................................. 1-7
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
........................................................... 1-7
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) ........................................ 1-8
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1 –2 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-17
Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-50
Lighting control ..................................................................................................... page 4-45
Wiper and washer lever ......................................................................................... page 4-51
DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-68
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-108
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ................................................................... page 4-90
LDWS switch ........................................................................................................ page 4-82
Outside mirror switch ............................................................................................ page 3-28
Door-lock switch ................................................................................................... page 3-14
Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-33
Power window switches ........................................................................................ page 3-31
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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