2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA tow

SignalWarning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter-
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (p age 6-24). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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14. Install the left and right link covers
from the vehicle interior.
Link cover
Closing the rear roof
CAUTION
 Slowly close the rear roof. If the rear roof
is closed suddenly, a hand or other body
part may be pinched, leading to a serious
injury.
 Do not attempt to forcefully push the
rear roof. Pushing the rear roof forcefully
may damage vehicle parts.
1. Fold the rope in half and hook it to the link pin of the rear roof.
Rope Link pin
2. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
3. Close the rear roo f uniformly on both
sides using two adults, one on each
side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Close the rear roof with its left and right
positions as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is closed with its left or right
height slanted, it could deform the link
mechanism.
4. Slowly close the rear roof while lightly pulling the rope with one hand so that
the rope does not unhook.
Rope
NOTE
Route the rope rearward through the
clearance between the rear roof and
trunk.
5. One person pushes the rear roof down and the other person pulls the rope
strongly and straight back towards the
vehicle rear until a click sound is
heard.
Rope
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact
Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330
Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.

For additional road safety information, please visit the Road S afety website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca /roadsafety/menu.htm
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
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▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage
and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and d rive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride distur bance while driving or you suspect your tire or
vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the ti re for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and rep lace it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Vehicle Loading
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive sy stem which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehic le, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its desig n rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following term s for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification La bel and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure , handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overl oading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and c argo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight o f the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage lo ad capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Emergency TowingTiedown hooks......... ................... 7-31
Towing description...................... 7-30
Emission Control System..................3-24
Ending Screen Display......................4-69
Engine Coolant.........................................6-24
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-25
Hood release............................ .... 6-19
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-13
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-25
Exterior Care..................................... 6-54 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-59
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-58
Convertible Top (Retractable
Hardtop) Maintenance................. 6-61
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance.................................6-59
Maintaining the finish................. 6-55
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-63
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-55
Headlights.................................... 4-44
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the tire.... ..................... 7-20
Removing a tire........................... 7-17
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-51
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-26
Washer......................................... 6-26
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-60
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)....... 4-94
FuelFiller lid and cap......................... 3-26
Gauge........................................... 4-14
Requirements............................... 3-23
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-69
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-68 Ending screen display................. 4-69
Fuel consumption display............4-69
Fuel-Filler Lid When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-29
Fuses.................................................. 6-49 Panel description......................... 6-51
Replacement................................ 6-49
G
Gauges............................................... 4-11
H
Hardtop.............................................. 3-40
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-58
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-51
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-55
Headlights Coming home light......................4-47
Control......................................... 4-44
Flashing....................................... 4-47
High-low beam............................ 4-47
Leaving home light..................... 4-48
Leveling....................................... 4-48
Head Restraint..................................... 2-6
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-76 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-77
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-62
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Index
Lighting Control................................4-44
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-49
Light BulbsReplacement................................ 6-40
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality................................ 9-4
M
Maintenance Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-15
Manual Transmission Operation....... 4-31
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-46
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-47
Meters and Gauges............................4-11
Mirrors Outside mirrors............................ 3-29
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-30
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-54
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-18
Average fuel econom y.................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 temperatur e display........ 4-22
Retractable Fastback Operation
Display......................................... 4-24
Warning (display indication)....... 4-25
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-12
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-29
Outside Temperature Display............4-15
Overhead Light............................... 5-139
Overheating....................................... 7-27
Overloading....................................... 3-55
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood......................... 6-20
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Key battery replacement..............6-33
Opening the hood.................. ...... 6-19
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-17
P
Parking Brake....................................4-61
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-73
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-51
Power Windows................................ 3-32
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)........................ 4-96
Rearview Mirror................................3-30
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)...... 4-91
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-53
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-57
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement
Fuse..............................................6-49
Key battery.................................. 6-33
Light bulbs...................................6-40
Tires............................................. 6-38
Wheel........................................... 6-39
Wiper........................................... 6-28
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