2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 automatic transmission

▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Vehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,240 mm (48.8 in) 1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)

Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Indication on display
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual trans- mission Automatic
transmission Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,245 kg
(2,745 lbs) 1,265 kg
(2,789 lbs) 1,298 kg
(2,862 lbs) 1,312 kg
(2,892 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) Front
628 kg (1,384
lbs) 642 kg (1,415
lbs) 636 kg (1,403
lbs) 644 kg (1,421
lbs)
Rear 620 kg (1,367
lbs) 626 kg (1,380
lbs) 664 kg (1,465
lbs) 670 kg (1,477
lbs)

Mexico
Item Indication on display
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual transmis- sion Automatic trans-
mission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) To t a l
1,242 kg (2,738
lbs) 1,293 kg (2,851
lbs) 1,305 kg (2,877
lbs)
Front 627 kg (1,382 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
630 kg (1,389 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
▼Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached t
o the inside of the engine com-
partment. Check the la bel before recharging the refrigerant. Re fer to Climate Control Sys-
tem on page 5-4.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
A
Accessory Socket............................ 5-140
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-75
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-26
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-15
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-64
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-16
Seek Switch................................. 5-16
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] AUX.............................................5-29
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-36
CD Player.................................... 5-26
Clock............................................5-23
Error Indications.......................... 5-35
iPod mode....................................5-33
Power/Volume/Sound Controls... 5-21
Radio............................................5-24
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-64
USB............................................. 5-30
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-60
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)] Applications............................... 5-125
AUX.............................................5-87
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-93
CD Player.................................... 5-84
Radio............................................5-76
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-80
Settings...................................... 5-123
Troubleshooting........... .............. 5-126
USB............................................. 5-88
Voice Recognition..................... 5-120
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-74
Audio System Antenna........................................5-19
Appendix................................... 5-131
Audio Control Switch................. 5-16
Audio Set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)]............................... 5-21
Audio Set [Type B
(touchscreen)].............................. 5-68
AUX/USB mode..........................5-17
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-16
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-36
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-34
Direct mode................................. 4-42
Driving tips..................................4-43
Manual shift mode.......................4-37
Shift-lock system......................... 4-35
Transmission ranges.................... 4-35
B
Back Trim Storage Box.................. 5-147
Battery............................................... 6-31Maintenance.................................6-33
Replacement................................ 6-33
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-23 Jump-starting............................... 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-85
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-52
Bluetooth® [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-51
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-53
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-39
Bluetooth® [Type B (touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio..................... 5-100
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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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