2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA low beam

4 –95 When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
High Beam Control System (HBC) 
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahea d of the vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surroun ding conditions.
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4 –96 When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION 
Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause
the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected accident. 
Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident. 
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC). 
The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been finely adjusted, therefore
do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). 
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty. 
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. 
Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light. 
Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield. 
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). 
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). 
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement. 
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. 
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), and
the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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4 –97 When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSENOTE 
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally. 
The height of the vehicle ahead is low. 
You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. 
Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel. 
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly. 
When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls). 
The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off. 
A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights. 
The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope. 
Entering or exiting a tunnel. 
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt. 
Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles). 
There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead. 
When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime. 
The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
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6 –45 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake lightTrunk lightFront side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (low beam)P arking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
TaillightsRear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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7 –39 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.Signal Warning
(Illuminate)
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Indication/Warning
Light *

The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
The LDWS does not operate when the warning indication/warning light illuminates.
CAUTION 
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When the warning indication/warning light illuminates while driving the vehicle.
When the system is canceled automatically, the warning indication/warning
light illuminates. Normally, the system restores automatically and the warning
indication/warning light turns off, however, if the warning indication/warning light
illuminates, there may be a problem with the system.

The warning indication/warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is
switched ON.

Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS
may not operate normally.

When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light *
The warning indication/warning light illuminates if there is a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the warning indication/warning light illuminates temporarily. If the warning
indication/warning light illuminates, there may be a problem with the system.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication *
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light *
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. 
The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operated.
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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9 –7 Specifications
Specifications Light BulbsExterior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
(SAE)
Headlights High beam LED *2
— (—)
Low beam LED *2
— (—)
Daytime running lights LED type LED *2
— (—)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED *2
— (—)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights 28/8 — (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5 *3
WY5W (—)
High-mount brake light LED *2
— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Brake lights LED *2
— (—)
Taillights LED *2
— (—)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the u nit. Replace the unit.
Interior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Overhead light 10 —
Trunk light 5 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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9 –11 Specifications
Personalization FeaturesItem Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off *3
(page
4-45 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off *4
A —
Auto-light control (page
4-45 ). Timing by which lights turn on Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
Low A —
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-76 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page
4-75 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Lights-on reminder *6
(page
7-48 ). Warning beep volume Off High/Low/Off A —
Coming home light (page
4-48 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off A —
Leaving home light (page
4-49 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
Turn indicator (page
4-50 ). Beep volume Low High/Low A —
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-50 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
System
Language Language indicated in display English Depends on
market *7
A —
Temperature Temperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C °F/°C A F
Distance Distance unit indicated in display mi or km mi/km A —
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69 ).
Ending display On/off Off On/Off B —
Fuel economy resetting
procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A reset Off On/Off B —
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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10 –4F Flasher
Hazard warning
............................. 4-57
Headlights
..................................... 4-45
Flat Tire
................................................. 7-3
Mounting the tire
........................... 7-20
Removing a tire
............................. 7-16
Floor Mat
............................................ 3-52
Fluid
Brake/Clutch
................................. 6-31
Washer
........................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classification
................................... 9-4
Foot Brake
........................................... 4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
......... 4-95
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-25
Gauge
................................... 4-14, 4-21
Requirements ................................. 3-22
Tank capacity
.................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display
................. 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor
....................... 4-69
Ending screen display
................... 4-70
Fuel consumption display
............. 4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened
........................................... 7-29
Fuses
................................................... 6-54
Panel description
........................... 6-56
Replacement
.................................. 6-54
G Gauges ................................................. 4-11
H Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-57
Hazardous Driving
.............................. 3-52
Head Restraint
....................................... 2-6 Headlights
Coming home light
........................ 4-48
Control ........................................... 4-45
Flashing
......................................... 4-48
High-low beam
.............................. 4-48
Leaving home light
....................... 4-49
Leveling ......................................... 4-49
High Beam Control System (HBC)
.... 4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)
.................... 4-78
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
................... 4-63
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-57
Hood Release
...................................... 6-24
Horn
.................................................... 4-56
I i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
............................................. 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
...... 4-85
Camera and sensors
....................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
... 4-95
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................ 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
......................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear) ....................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ... 4-92
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes ................................................. 7-33
Ignition
Switch
.............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System
................. 5-133
Immobilizer System
............................ 3-47
Indicator Lights
................................... 4-28
Low engine coolant temperature
... 4-30
Wrench
.......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................ 3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level
.................... 6-29 Index
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