2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA sensor

6 –61 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care Maintaining the FinishWashing
CAUTION 
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases: 
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth. 
If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow. 
Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could result
in engine-starting problems or damage
to electrical parts. 
When washing and waxing the vehicle,
be careful not to apply excessive force
to any single area of the vehicle hood.
Otherwise, you could dent the vehicle. 
Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices using
high water pressure. 
Make sure that the fuel lid is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the fuel
lid may be forcefully opened by water
pressure causing damage to the vehicle
or fuel lid.
To help protect the finish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when: 
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter. 
The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth. 
The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff. 
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE 
Mazda is not responsible for scratches
caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing. 
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
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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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7 –41 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Taking ActionTake the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off. Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt
is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE 
The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds
if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON. 
To allow the passenger occupant classification
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference. 
If a small child is seated on the passenger's
seat, the warning light may not operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt
is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
flashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE 
Placing heavy items on the passenger's seat
may cause the passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on the weight
of the item. 
To allow the passenger seat weight sensor to
function properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the passenger's
seat. The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference. 
If a small child is seated on the passenger's
seat, the warning light may not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
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7 –49 If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models. Seat Belt Warning BeepExcept Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
a beep sound will be heard again for a
specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE 
To allow the passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on
an additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference. 
If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 km/h
(12 mph) with the driver or passenger's
seat belt unfastened, a warning beep
sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph). NOTE 
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending
on the weight of the item. 
To allow the passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference. 
If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Retractable Fastback Warning
Beep *
When operating the retractable fastback
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable fastback operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
fastback, the warning beep is activated
continuously while operating the switch. If
the warning beep is activated continuously
while operating the switch, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer .
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Bee p
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
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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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10 –6O Odometer and Trip Meter ........... 4-12, 4-20
Outside Mirrors
................................... 3-28
Outside Temperature Display
..... 4-15, 4-22
Overhead Light
................................. 5-132
Overheating
......................................... 7-27
Overloading
......................................... 3-55
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood
........................... 6-25
Engine compartment overview
..... 6-26
Key battery replacement
............... 6-38
Opening the hood
.......................... 6-24
Owner maintenance precautions
... 6-22
P Parking Brake ...................................... 4-62
Personalization Features
....................... 9-9
Power Steering
.................................... 4-73
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
......... 7-50
Power Windows
.................................. 3-31
R Radar Sensors (Rear) .......................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........ 4-92
Rear Window Defogger
...................... 4-55
Rearview Mirror
.................................. 3-29
Recommended Oil
.............................. 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data
.................. 8-21
Recreational Towing
........................... 3-57
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country
............................................... 8-17
Replacement
Fuse
............................................... 6-54
Key battery
.................................... 6-38
Light bulbs
.................................... 6-45
Tires
............................................... 6-43
Wheel
............................................ 6-43
Wiper
............................................. 6-33
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
... 7-50 Retractable Fastback
When the roof cannot be closed
.... 7-57
Retractable fastback warning beep
..... 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle
............................ 3-53
S SRS Air Bags
How the SRS air bags work
.......... 2-31
Limitations to SRS air bag
............ 2-35
Monitoring ..................................... 2-42
Passenger occupant classification
system
............................................ 2-37
SRS air bag deployment criteria
... 2-34
Supplemental restraint system
components
................................... 2-29
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 8-13
Satellite Radio
..................................... 5-46
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
........................................ 3-51
Scheduled Maintenance
........................ 6-4
Seat
........................................................ 2-4
Seat Belt System
................................. 2-10
3-point type
................................... 2-10
Automatic locking
........................... 2-9
Emergency locking
.......................... 2-9
Extender
........................................ 2-13
Pregnant women
.............................. 2-9
Seat belt precautions
....................... 2-7
Seat Belt Warning Beep
...................... 7-49
Seat Side Box
.................................... 5-138
Seats
Head restraint
.................................. 2-6
Seat warmer
..................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system
....................... 3-47
Theft-deterrent system
.................. 3-49
Specifications
........................................ 9-4
Speedometer
........................................ 4-12
Starting the Engine
................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel
.................................... 3-27
Horn ............................................... 4-56 Index
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