2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA ignition

Functionnumber Function*1
4(Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted from
park (P) to any ot
her gear position,
both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically.
5 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted from
park (P) to any ot
her gear position,
both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Aut horized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Settings can be changed using the
following procedure.
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors
and the fuel-filler lid must remain
closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the driver's door-lock switch within 20
seconds of switching the ignition ON,
and make sure a beep sound is heard
about eight seconds afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function
setting table, determine the function
number for the desi red setting. Press
the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
(Ex. If you select function 2, press the
unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
5. Three seconds after the function
setting has been changed, a beep sound
will beep in the amount of the selected
function number. (Ex. Function
number 3 = 3 beep sounds)
(Manual transmission vehicles)
Press 2 times
Press 3 times
Current Function Number
Function Number 1
Function Number 2
Function Number 3 Press 4 times
Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Cancel setting Cancel setting
Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number)
Press lock side of
lock switch
Wait for 3 second
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Doors and Locks
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When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.
▼ Opening and Closin
g the Trunk Lid
Opening the trunk lid
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.

The remote release button function can be
disabled by locking the doors using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle
from opening the trunk.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch, or switch the ignition ON.
NOTE
The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch on page 3-15.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob on page 3-18.
Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and
raise the trunk lid whe n the latch releases.

Electric trunk lid
opener
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Doors and Locks
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▼Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing e xhaust emissions
requirements.
WA R N I N G
Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause le ad to accumulate on the catalyst inside the
converter or cause the converter to get very ho t. Either condition will damage the converter
and cause poor performance.
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
 Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
 Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
 Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
 Do not operate the engine at hi gh idle for more than 2 minutes.
 Do not tamper with the emission control syst em. All inspections and adjustments must be
made by a qualified technician.
 Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it oper ates while the engine is off.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WA R N I N G
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a ge nuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems. It
may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close both the doors,
windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pressed the
edge of the lid with the doors
unlocked.

NOTE
The fuel-filler lid operates in
conjunction with the door locking/
unlocking mechanism.
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise.
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Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
▼Outside Mirrors
WA R N I N G
Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror
switch to the left
or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the m irror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WA R N I N G
Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is flush w ith the vehicle.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirror*
The movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is interlocked with the
auto-dimming rearview mirror in the
interior to automatically reduce glare from
rear on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-30.
NOTE
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
▼Rearview Mirror
WA R N I N G
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust
the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Day/Night lever
Day
Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dim ming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button

Before Driving
Mirrors
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NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.

Light sensor
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-56.
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).
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Mirrors
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▼Opening/Closing Windows
The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes whil
e the switch is pulled up
with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close both window s at the same time.
The passenger window can be opened/closed when the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlock position. Keep this switch in th e locked position while children
are in the vehicle.

Open Close
Open
Driver's window
Power window
lock switch
Passenger's
window
Close
Unlocked positionLocked position
Master control switch Passenger's window switch
NOTE
A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the switch after
opening/closing the power window. If the power window does not open/close, wait a
moment and then operate the switch again.
The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control switches on the
driver's door.
The power window can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC or off with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power window
will stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power windo
w, the switch must be held up firmly
throughout window closure because the auto -closing function will be inoperable.
When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on the passenger
power window switch turns off. The light may be difficult to see depending on the
surrounding brightness.
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Windows
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