2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA ignition

2 –5 Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
* Some models. Seat Warmer *
The seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows each time
the seat warmer switch is pressed.
LowMidHighOFF
WARNING Be careful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be
too hot for some people, as indicated
as follows, and could cause a low-
temperature burn. 
Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people 
People with delicate skin 
People who are excessively fatigued 
People who are intoxicated 
People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
retention ability such as a blanket or
cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert
needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury
from a minor burn.
CAUTION Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
NOTE 
If the ignition is switched off while the
seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the
seat warmer will automatically operate
at the temperature set before switching
off the ignition. 
Use the seat warmer when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on for long periods with the engine not
running could cause the battery power
to be depleted. 
The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
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2 –22 Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint
System Installation (With Passenger
Occupant Classification System)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off.
2. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

3. Place the child-restraint system on the
seat without putting your weight on
the seat and secure the child-restraint
system with the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's
instructions on the child-restraint
system for belt routing instructions.
4. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.
5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicle seat. Be sure the
belt retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will
be heard during retraction if the system
is in automatic locking mode. If the
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previous step and also this
one.
NOTE
Inspect this function before each use of
the child-restraint system. You should
not be able to pull the shoulder belt out
of the retractor while the system is in the
automatic locking mode. When you remove
the child-restraint system, be sure the
belt fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before occupants
use the seat belts. 6. Seat your child safely in the child-
restraint system and secure the child
according to the instructions from the
child-restraint system manufacturer.
7. Switch the ignition ON and make sure
the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates after
installing a child-restraint system on
the passenger seat.
If the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate,
remove the child-restraint system,
switch the ignition to OFF, and then re-
install the child-restraint system (page
2-37 ).

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2 –24 Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air bags.
Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the
“SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air
bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations: 
The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) 
The passenger dashboard (passenger air bag) 
The outboard sides of the seatbacks (side air bags)
The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection
in certain situations so seat belts are always important in the following ways:
Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.
Seat belt usage is necessary to: 
Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag. 
Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is n ot designed for air bag
inflation, such as roll-over or rear impact. 
Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are not
severe enough to activate the air bags. 
Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle. 
Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs durin g an accident because the
air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body. 
Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.
If your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger occupant classification system, refer
to the Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-37 ) for details.
If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classifica tion system, the passenger
air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a specified time after the ignition is
switched ON.
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2 –38 Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags If the passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the i ndicator light turns on when
the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light
turns on or is off under the following conditions: Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by
the passenger occupant
classification system Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator
light Passenger front and
side air bags Passenger seat belt
pretensioner system
Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated
A child is seated in a child-
restraint system *1
On Deactivated Deactivated
Adult *2
Off Ready Ready
*1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a
junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
*2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child depending on
the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passeng er air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.
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2 –42 Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Constant MonitoringThe following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: 
Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) 
Front air bag sensors 
Air bag modules 
Side crash sensors 
Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light 
Seat belt pretensioners 
Related wiring
(With Passenger Occupant Classification System) 
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light 
Passenger occupant classification sensor 
Passenger occupant classification module
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is bein g driven.
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3 –3 Before Driving
KeysNOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure the
system functions properly. Auxiliary ke yTransmitter
Ke y code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob. Knob
Keyless Entry System This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the fuel-filler lid, and opens the trunk lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication. 
KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-26 . 
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49 .
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
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3 –4 Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE 
The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions. 
The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/fuel-filler lid lock/
unlock) when the ignition is switched
off. The system does not operate if the
ignition is switched to any position
other than off. 
If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-38 ). 
Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with
a type A instrument cluster (page
4-26 ), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Replacing
the battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion. 
Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.
Transmitter Operation buttonsOperation indicator light
NOTE 
The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-49 . 
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-49 . 
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked/unlocked using
the key. If you prefer, the beep sound
can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
both of the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
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3 –5 Before Driving
Keys3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
Both of the doors and the fuel-
filler lid lock and the beep sound
activates at the currently set volume.
The setting changes each time the
LOCK button on the key is pressed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume. (If the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following: 
Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON. 
Closing the driver's door. 
Opening the trunk lid. 
Not operating the key for 10
seconds. 
Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key. 
Pressing a request switch.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the fuel-filler lid,
press the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.
To confirm that both doors and the fuel-
filler lid have been locked, press the lock
button again within 5 seconds. If they are
closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE 
The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be
locked by pressing the lock button while
any other door or the trunk lid is open.
The hazard warning lights will not flash.
When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid are locked. 
Confirm that both doors and the fuel-
filler lid are locked visually or audibly
by use of the double click. 
Make sure both doors and the fuel-filler
lid are locked after pressing the button. 
(With theft-deterrent system)
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door and the fuel-
filler lid, press the unlock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler
lid, press the unlock button again within
3 seconds and two more beep sounds will
be heard.
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