2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA maintenance

3 –51 Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle. 
Do not race the engine. 
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time. 
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time. 
Avoid unnecessary hard stops. 
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2. 
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving. 
Avoid fast starts. 
Drive at lower speeds. 
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking). 
Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4 ) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing. 
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary. 
Slow down on rough roads. 
Keep the tires properly inflated. 
Do not carry unnecessary weight. 
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. 
Keep the wheels in correct alignment. 
Keep windows closed at high speeds. 
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING Never stop the engine when going down
a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
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4 –18 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Multi-information Display and INFO Switch *
INFO switchMulti-information Display
The multi-information display indicates the following information. 
Odometer 
Trip meter 
Engine coolant temperature gauge 
Fuel gauge 
Outside temperature 
Distance-to-empty 
Average fuel economy 
Current fuel economy 
Maintenance Monitor 
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display 
Cruise Control Display 
Compass Display 
Roof Operation Display 
Warning message
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4 –19 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and DisplayThe screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed .
Press the INFO switch Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switchEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Compass,
Distance-to-empty,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel GaugeWarning message,
Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel
GaugeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter B, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge *1
*2
*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.
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4 –23 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Average Fuel EconomyThis mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch,
- - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed
for about 1 minute before the fuel
economy is recalculated and displayed.
Current Fuel EconomyThis displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h
(3 mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed. Maintenance Monitor The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on. 
Scheduled Maintenance 
Tire Rotation 
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20 .
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
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4 –24 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.NOTE 
If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the
ignition is switched ON. 
After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the next
maintenance period approaches 0
(displays when engine is started). 
If there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order. 
If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display *
Displays the system status.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning on page
4-83 .
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed. Compass Display The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of the eight cardinal
directions while the vehicle is being
driven. Display Direction
N North
S South
E East
W West
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
Roof Operation Display Displays the roof operation status.
Refer to Operation Indication on page
3-42 .
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4 –30 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green) *
High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-78*
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1
4-90*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light *1
4-82
(White/Amber) Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-101
(Green) Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-101
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Wrench Indication/Indicator
Light *
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20 . Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have
a malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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4 –106 When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION 
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. 
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As
a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out.
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5 –38 Interior Features
Audio System Return to previous screen
1. Touch the .
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the .
Home screen Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Communication
Bluetooth ®
related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system ).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth ®
and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
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