2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 child lock

NOTE
When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.
The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the trunk lid completely closed, then
press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked,
the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-53.
Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.

No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and location
of the inside trunk release lever so that all
children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles do not have such levers.
WA R N I N G
Close the trunk lid, do not allow children to
play inside the trunk:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the trunk
lid and climb inside resulting in possible
injury or death from heat exposure.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Always keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by latching the doors and the
trunk, and keeping the keys where children
can not play with them:
Leaving children or animals unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. Babies left
sleeping and children who lock themselves
in cars or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any time.
Do not leave the car, the trunk unlocked.▼Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside
Slide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will
glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.

The inside trunk release lever is located on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Power Windows
The windows can be opened/closed by
operating the power window switches.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous. A
person's hands, head, or even neck could
be caught by the window and result in
serious injury or even death. This warning
applies especially to children.
Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not locked
with the power window lock switch would
allow children to operate power windows
unintentionally, which could result in
serious injury if a child's hands, head or
neck becomes caught by the window.
Make sure nothing bloc ks the window just
before it reaches the fully closed position or
while fully holding up the power window
switch:
Blocking the power window just before it
reaches the fully closed position or while
fully holding up the power window switch
is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function cannot
prevent the window from closing all the
way. If fingers are caught, serious injuries
could occur.
Before Driving
Windows
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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.
Before Driving
Windows
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Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable hardtop switch.
 Do not place objects or cargo around the rear r oof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
 Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they
may block the water drainage outlets.
 Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned
off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the
internal material.
 When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof (about 1.6
m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.
 When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing
off dirt on
the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
Refer to Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance on page 6-61.
 Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where
the vehicle does not obstruct traffic. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.
 Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof
or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
 Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Hardtop)
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights, Daytime running lights
(LED type), Parking lights, High-mount
brake light, Brake
lights, Taillights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Daytime running lights (Bulb type)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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 Hardtop Warning Beep*
When operating the retractable hardtop
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable hardtop operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
hardtop, 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 Beep
If the driver's door i
s 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 volta ge will be depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advance
d keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify the
driver that the ig nition has not been
switched OFF.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Bluetooth® Hands-Free............. 5-110
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-97
Body Lubrication....... ....................... 6-27
Brakes
Brakes assist................................ 4-62
Foot brake....................................4-60
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-61
Parking brake........ .......................4-61
Warning light............................... 4-61
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-50
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-25
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-19
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-15
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-19
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-23
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Fully automatic type....................5-12
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual type................................... 5-7
Operating tips................................ 5-4
Vent operation................................5-5
Coming Home Light......................... 4-47
Console Box.................................... 5-146
Convertible Top Hardtop........................................ 3-40
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............... 3-35
Cruise Control................................... 4-98 Cruise control switch ...................4-98
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................... 4-99
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light
(green)..........................................4-99
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-16
Cup Holder...................................... 5-142
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-14
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-48
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-54
Rear window........... .................... 4-53
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive Selection..................................4-71
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-54
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-56
Driving Tips Automatic transmission............... 4-43
Break-in period............................ 3-50
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-54
Driving on uneven road...............3-56
Floor mat..................................... 3-51
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-51
Overloading............. .................... 3-55
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-52
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-50
Winter driving............................. 3-52
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-66 DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-67
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-67
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-66
E
Emergency Starting
Push-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
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