2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA lock

7 –60 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed NOTE 
The bolt cannot be removed completely. 
If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat Step
3 a few times.
6. Hook the wire to the link pin shown in
the figure.
7. While one person pushes the rear roof
down, another person pulls the wire
until a latch sound is heard and the rear
roof unlocks.
LockLink PinWire
Unlock
8. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
9. While standing on both sides of the
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position
it stops while keeping the height of
its left and right sides as parallel as
possible. CAUTION 
Do not let go of the rear roof on both
sides until it is fully open. The rear roof
could fall if it is released too soon and
cause injury. 
Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully
lifted without being unlocked, it could
damage vehicle parts. 
Lift the rear roof with its left and right
height as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is lifted with the left or right
height slanted, it could deform the link
mechanism.
Closing the front roof
CAUTION 
Some steps in the procedure require
holding your body in a strained position
and if over exerted it could result in
injury. 
Do the procedure being very careful not
to get your hands and fingers caught
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,
your hands or fingers could be injured. 
Removal of the headliner is included
in the procedure, however, never drive
the vehicle with the headliner removed.
Driving the vehicle with the headliner
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly
perform the procedure while following
the instructions.
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7 –62 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed 7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal
wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)
and assemble. L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Small) Gear (tool kit)
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)
into the hole beside the top lock
motor gear with the hexagonal wrench
inserted into the gear tool. Top lock motor
gear
Gear (tool kit)
CAUTION Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until
it engages with the top lock motor
gear. If the gear (tool kit) is not inserted
securely, it may come off and be
damaged. 9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move
the hook in the lock direction so that
there is enough space for the opening
of the headliner to be attached to the
hook. Unlock
UnlockLock
Lock
NOTE
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires some
effort due to motor resistance. Slowly
operate the hexagonal wrench.
10. Insert the hook into the opening of the
headliner
Hook
Headliner
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7 –63 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed11. Turn the hexagonal wrench (Small) and
gear (tool kit) counterclockwise and
engage the hook with the vehicle body
side.
NOTE
The top lock lever completely engages
with the vehicle body (locked condition)
at the position where the teeth of the gear
(tool kit) contact the bracket.
Gear (tool kit) Bracket 12. Lift the rear end of the headliner with it
hinged on the opening of the headliner.
13. Install the headliner to the front roof
using the fasteners at two locations.
NOTE
The fasteners in the five locations at the
front of the headliner are not fastened. Do
not lose the fasteners because they are
needed for the required servicing at the
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
14. Install the left and right link covers
from the vehicle interior. Link cover
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7 –65 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be ClosedNOTE 
The rear roof is locked completely if the
position where the rope is hooked is at
the rear end of the bracket groove in the
direction of the vehicle rear, as shown in
the figure, when viewed from the vehicle
interior. Rope
Link pin
If the rear roof is not locked completely,
the trunk will not open even if the
remote release button, the electric trunk
lid opener, or the trunk button on the
transmitter is operated.
6. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
7. Open the trunk and tie the rope to the
trunk hinge.
Hinge
Rope
8. Tie off the other side rope the same
way.
9. Close the trunk lid. After finishing the procedure
After finishing the procedure, have the
roof checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h
(24 mph) or lower before having the
roof checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer:
The front roof may open while t he
ve hicle is being driven and cause an
accident.
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9 –9 Specifications
Personalization Features
Personalization FeaturesThe following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed differ depending on the market
and specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-53 .
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-69 .
Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15 .
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-12 .
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-15 .
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-79 ). Distance by which the system uses
to determine the possibility of a lane
departure Before At/Before A —
Warning sensitivity (likelihood of
warning) Low High/Low A —
Warning beep sound Beep Beep/Rumbl. A —
Warning beep volume Rumbl. High High/Mid/Low A —
Beep High High/Low A —
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page
4-85 ). Warning beep volume *1
High High/
Low/
Off A —
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9 –10 Specifications
Personalization Features Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Vehicle
Door locks (page 3-15 ). Operation condition of auto lock/
unlock function Lock:
When
Driving
Unlock:
IGN Off Lock: When
Driving Unlock:
In Park/
Lock: Out of
Park Unlock: In
Park/
Lock: Shifting
Out of Park/
Lock: When
Driving Unlock:
IGN Off/
Lock: When
Driving/
Off A C
Keyless entry system (page
3-3 ). Method for unlocking door using
transmitter Driver's:
Once, All
Doors:
Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A D
Time for locking door automatically 60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A —
Advanced keyless entry
system (page 3-8 ). Method for unlocking door using
request switch/transmitter Driver's:
Once, All
Doors:
Twice All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Twice A D,
E
Time for locking door automatically 60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A —
Auto-lock function operation/non-
operational Off On/Off A —
Beep volume when locking/
unlocking Medium High/
Medium/
Low/
Off A D,
E
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-133 ). Time until interior lights turn off
after closing door 15 seconds 60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A —
Time until interior lights turn off
automatically when any door is not
closed completely 30 minutes 60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A —
Auto-wiper control (page
4-51 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off *2
A —
Daytime running lights
(page 4-49 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off — —
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10 –2 Index
A Accessory Socket .............................. 5-134
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................... 4-75
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
......................................... 8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system
...... 3-8
Operational range
............................ 3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-48
Air Bag Systems
................................. 2-24
Ambient Temperature Display
... 4-15, 4-22
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............ 4-65
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume
.................... 5-55
Seek switch .................................... 5-56
Audio System
...................................... 5-13
AUX/USB mode
........................... 5-57
Antenna
......................................... 5-13
Audio control switch
..................... 5-55
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
........... 5-22
Audio set
[Type B (touchscreen)]
................... 5-34
Operating tips for audio system
.... 5-14
Satellite radio
................................ 5-46
Automatic Transmission
..................... 4-34
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........ 4-36
Direct mode
................................... 4-43
Driving tips .................................... 4-43
Manual shift mode ......................... 4-37
Shift-lock override
........................ 4-36
Shift-lock system
........................... 4-36
Shift position indication
................ 4-35
Transmission ranges
...................... 4-35
Warning light
................................. 4-35B Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-139
Battery
................................................. 6-36
Maintenance
.................................. 6-38
Replacement
.................................. 6-38
Specifications
.................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out
................................. 7-23
Jump-starting
................................. 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............ 4-85
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-51
Bluetooth ®
........................................... 5-74
Bluetooth ®
audio (Type A) .......... 5-113
Bluetooth ®
audio (Type B) .......... 5-115
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type A) ... 5-97
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type B) ... 5-103
Troubleshooting
.......................... 5-129
Body Lubrication
................................ 6-32
Brakes
Brakes assist
.................................. 4-63
Foot brake ...................................... 4-61
Pad wear indicator
......................... 4-62
Parking brake
................................ 4-62
Warning light
................................. 4-62
Break-In Period
................................... 3-51
C Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Carbon Monoxide
............................... 3-24
Cell Phones
......................................... 8-19
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions
............ 2-15
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-20
Installing child-restraint systems ... 2-21
Climate Control System
........................ 5-2
Fully automatic type
........................ 5-9
Gas specifications
............................ 9-6
Manual type
..................................... 5-5
Operating tips
.................................. 5-2
Vent operation
................................. 5-3
Clock
................................................... 5-26
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10 –3Coming Home Light ........................... 4-48
Console Box
...................................... 5-138
Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback)
........................ 3-39
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
................. 3-34
Cruise Control
................................... 4-100
Cruise control switch ................... 4-100
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green)
........ 4-101
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
... 4-101
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................ 4-16
Cup Holder
........................................ 5-135
Customer Assistance
............................. 8-2
D Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-15
Daytime Running Lights
..................... 4-49
Defogger
Mirror
............................................ 4-56
Rear window
................................. 4-55
Dimensions
........................................... 9-5
Door Locks
.......................................... 3-10
Drive Selection
.................................... 4-71
Driving In Flooded Area
..................... 3-55
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission
................. 4-43
Break-in period .............................. 3-51
Driving in flooded area .................. 3-55
Driving on uneven road
................. 3-56
Floor mat
....................................... 3-52
Hazardous driving
......................... 3-52
Overloading
................................... 3-55
Rocking the vehicle
....................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-51
Winter driving
............................... 3-53
Driving on Uneven Road
.................... 3-56 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
....... 4-67
DSC OFF indicator light
............... 4-68
DSC OFF switch
........................... 4-68
TCS/DSC indicator light
............... 4-67
E Emergency Starting
Push-starting
.................................. 7-26
Starting a flooded engine
............... 7-26
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks
.............................. 7-31
Towing description
........................ 7-30
Emission Control System
.................... 3-23
Ending Screen Display
........................ 4-70
Engine
Coolant
.......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview
..... 6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-24
Hood release
.................................. 6-24
Oil
.................................................. 6-27
Starting
............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
......................................... 4-13, 4-21
Essential Information
............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder
........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................ 3-24
Exterior Care
....................................... 6-59
Aluminum wheel maintenance
...... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance
............. 6-63
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Maintenance
.................................. 6-66
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance
.................................. 6-64
Maintaining the finish
................... 6-61
Plastic part maintenance
................ 6-68Inde x
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