2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

1 –3 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Audio control switches .......................................................................................... page 5-55
Dashboard illumination knob ................................................................................ page 4-15
Instrument cluster .................................................................................................. page 4-11
Cruise control switches ....................................................................................... page 4-100
Push button start ...................................................................................................... page 4-4
Retractable fastback switch ................................................................................... page 3-45
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................................................................. page 4-57
Seat warmer switches .............................................................................................. page 2-5
Steering shift switches .......................................................................................... page 4-37
Lock release lever ................................................................................................. page 3-27
Trunk release button .............................................................................................. page 3-19
Hood release handle .............................................................................................. page 6-24
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –4 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-24
Climate control system ............................................................................................ page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch ............................................................................... page 4-55
Audio system ......................................................................................................... page 5-13
Accessory socket ................................................................................................. page 5-134
External input terminal .......................................................................................... page 5-57
Drive selection switch ........................................................................................... page 4-72
Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-34
Shift lever/Selector lever .............................................................................. page 4-31 , 4-34
Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-54
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –5 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C) Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Windblocker ........................................................................................................ page 5-140
Seat side box ....................................................................................................... page 5-138
Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-135
Console box ......................................................................................................... page 5-138
Interior light ........................................................................................................ page 5-132
Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-132
Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-132
Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-62
Seats ........................................................................................................................ page 2-4
CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-13
SRS air bag ............................................................................................................ page 2-24
Back trim storage boxes ...................................................................................... page 5-139
Seat belt ................................................................................................................... page 2-7
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –6 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Windblocker ........................................................................................................ page 5-140
Seat side box ....................................................................................................... page 5-138
Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-135
Console box ......................................................................................................... page 5-138
Interior light ........................................................................................................ page 5-132
Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-132
Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-132
Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-62
Seats ........................................................................................................................ page 2-4
CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-13
SRS air bag ............................................................................................................ page 2-24
Back trim storage box ......................................................................................... page 5-139
Seat belt ................................................................................................................... page 2-7
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –7 Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-33
Convertible Top (Soft Top) ................................................................................... page 3-34
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ......................................................................................................... page 3-25
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-45
Trunk Lid .............................................................................................................. page 3-19
Antenna ................................................................................................................. page 5-13
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-28
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –8 Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-33
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) ................................................................ page 3-39
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ......................................................................................................... page 3-25
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-45
Trunk Lid .............................................................................................................. page 3-19
An tenna ................................................................................................................. page 5-13
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-28
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2 –1 * Some models.2 Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Seat Precautions
............................................................................ 2-2
Seat
................................................................................................ 2-4
Head Restraints
............................................................................. 2-6
Seat Belt Systems ................................................................................ 2-7
Seat Belt Precautions
.................................................................... 2-7
Seat Belt
...................................................................................... 2-10
Seat Belt Warning Systems
......................................................... 2-11
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
.................... 2-12
Seat Belt Extender
....................................................................... 2-13
Child Restraint ................................................................................. 2-15
Child-Restraint Precautions
........................................................ 2-15
Child-Restraint System Installation
............................................ 2-20
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
............................................. 2-21
SRS Air Bags .................................................................................... 2-24
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
.................... 2-24
Supplemental Restraint System Components
............................. 2-29
How the SRS Air Bags Work
...................................................... 2-31
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
.............................................. 2-34
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
........................................................ 2-35
Passenger Occupant Classification System *
................................ 2-37
Constant Monitoring
................................................................... 2-42
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2 –2 Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat PrecautionsWARNINGMake sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat
forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
Never allow children to adjust a seat:
Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a
child's hands or feet become caught in the seat.
Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the
seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe
injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers,
rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Do not modify or replace the seats:
Modifying or replacing the seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any
bolts is dangerous. The seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental
restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system
and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to
remove or reinstall the seats.
Do not drive with damaged seats:
Driving with damaged seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the
urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seats, seat belt pretensioners and air bags after
a collision.
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