2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA instrument panel

4 –15 When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display Dashboard IlluminationWhen the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-45 .
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob. 
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position. 
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right. Dim
Bright Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on. 
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
Display) When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions: 
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures. 
Sudden changes in outside
temperature. 
The vehicle is parked. 
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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4 –37 When Driving
TransmissionTake the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Manual Shift ModeThe manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transmission vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector
lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while
driving will not damage the transmission.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.
NOTE 
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1. 
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to M4/
M5. Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates. Manual shift mode indication
Gear position indication
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indication will flash twice to signal that
the gears cannot be shifted down (to
protect the transmission).
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6 –56 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance Fuse Panel DescriptionFuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ENG IG3 5 A —
2 ENG IG2 5 A —
3 HORN2 7.5 A Horn
4 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
5 ENG IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
6 — — —
7 INTERIOR 15 A Overhead light
8 ENG B
7.5 A Engine control system
9 AUDIO2 15 A Audio system
10 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
11 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
12 — — —
13 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
14 ENGINE3 20 A Engine control system
15 ENGINE1 10 A Engine control system
16 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
17 AUDIO1 25 A Audio system
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6 –70 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care NOTE 
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches,
and wrinkles. 
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance, about
twice a year, is recommended. 
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following, clean
it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains. 
Sand or dirt 
Grease or oil, such as hand cream 
Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair
dressing items 
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such as
hardening and shrinkage. 
Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car under
direct sunlight for long periods, shade
the interior using sunshades. 
Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality
and coloring. If the cabin temperature
becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate
and adhere to the genuine leather.
Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discoloration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating. Instrument Panel Top
Maintenance 1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Panel Maintenance If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
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10 –5Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............ 6-31
Instrument Cluster
............................... 4-11
Interior Care
........................................ 6-68
Cleaning the floor mats
................. 6-71
Cleaning the window interiors
...... 6-71
Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-70
Leather upholstery maintenance
... 6-69
Panel maintenance
......................... 6-70
Plastic part maintenance
................ 6-70
Seat belt maintenance
.................... 6-68
Upholstery maintenance
................ 6-69
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
....... 6-69
Interior Lights
Overhead light
............................. 5-132
J Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting
...................................... 7-23
K Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
................. 7-50
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
........... 7-50
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
.................................................... 7-50
Key Suspend Function
.......................... 3-7
Keyless Entry System
........................... 3-3
Keys
...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function
...................... 3-7
Transmitter
...................................... 3-4
L Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 4-50
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
............................................... 4-79
LDWS switch
................................ 4-82
Lane Departure Warning sound
.......... 7-51 Leaving Home Light
........................... 4-49
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.................................. 6-45
Specifications
.................................. 9-7
Lighting Control .................................. 4-45
Lights-on Reminder
............................ 7-48
Lubricant Quality
.................................. 9-4
M Maintenance
Information
...................................... 6-2
Scheduled
........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor
.......................... 6-20
Manual Transmission Operation
......... 4-31
Recommendations for shifting
...... 4-33
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display
................................................ 7-45
Message Indicated on Display
............ 7-46
Meters and Gauges
.............................. 4-11
Mirror Defogger
.................................. 4-56
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .............................. 3-28
Rearview mirror
............................ 3-29
Multi-information Display
.................. 4-18
Average fuel economy
................... 4-23
Compass Display
........................... 4-24
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display
........................................... 4-24
Current fuel economy
.................... 4-23
Distance-to-empty
......................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................ 4-21
Fuel gauge
..................................... 4-21
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display
........................... 4-24
Maintenance monitor
.................... 4-23
Odometer and trip meter
............... 4-20
Outside temperature display
.......... 4-22
Retractable Fastback Operation
Display
.......................................... 4-24
Warning (display indication)
......... 4-25Inde x
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