2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

3 –17 Before Driving
Doors and Locks(Automatic transmission vehicles) Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Press 2 times
Press 3 timesCurrent Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Press 4 timesFunction Number 3
Press 5 timesFunction Number 4
Press 7 timesFunction Number 5
Press 6 times
Function Number 6
Cancel setting Cancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number) Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
NOTE 
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
while the setting function is being
performed. 
The procedure can be cancelled by
pressing the lock side of the driver's
door-lock switch. Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door locks. Lock
Unlock
NOTE
The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked. Red indication
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3 –18 Before Driving
Doors and Locks Operation from outside
To lock the passenger door with the door-
lock knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door (holding the door handle in
the open position is not required).
This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob
NOTE
When locking the door this way: 
Be careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle. 
The driver's door lock knob cannot be
used while the driver's door is open. Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the
trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
is dangerous. The person in the trunk
could be seriously injured or killed
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the trunk lid open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open trunk lid in a
moving vehicle will cause exhaust
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous, and it can cause loss of
consciousness and death. Moreover, an
open trunk lid could cause occupants
to fall out in an accident.
CAUTION 
Before opening the trunk lid, remove
any snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close
under the weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury. 
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury. 
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut
by vibration or wind gusts resulting in
injury. 
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.
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3 –19 Before Driving
Doors and Locks Opening and Closing the Trunk
LidOpening the trunk lid
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle
from opening the trunk.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch, or switch the ignition ON.
NOTE
The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch on page 3-14 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob on page 3-17 . Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and raise
the trunk lid when the latch releases. Electric trunk lid
opener
NOTE 
When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed. 
The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the trunk lid completely closed, then
press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid. 
If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-52 .
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3 –20 Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.
Inside Trunk Release
Lever *
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and location
of the inside trunk release lever so that
all children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles do not have such levers.
WARNING Close the trunk lid, do not allow children
to play inside the trunk:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting
in possible injury or death from heat
exposure.
Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children can not play with
them:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Do not leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time. Do
not leave the car, the trunk unlocked.
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3 –21 Before Driving
Doors and Locks Opening the Trunk Lid from the
InsideSlide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
The inside trunk release lever is located on
the inside of the trunk lid.
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3 –22 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel RequirementsVehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating *
(Anti-knock index)
Premium unleaded fuel
91 [(R M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)
*
U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gaso line station pumps.
Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating from 87 to 90 (91 t o 95 RON) can be used, but
this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and engine knocking.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negativel y affect the emission control
system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION 
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to
deterioration of the emission control system and or failures. 
This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by
volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or
if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine
is performing poorly. 
Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compo unds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline conta ining alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be
covered by the warranty. 
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol. 
Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. 
Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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3 –23 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission Emission Control SystemThis vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the c atalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, 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 flammable. A resulting fire 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 qualified technician. 
Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE 
Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a self-
checking device and it operates while the engine is off.
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3 –24 Before Driving
Fuel and Emission Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNINGDo 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
colorless, odorless, 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer 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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