2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 hood release

Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒAudio control switches......................................... .................................................page 5-16
„ Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................ page 4-14
… Instrument cluster............................................. ..................................................... page 4-11
† Cruise control switches. ....................................... ................................................. page 4-98
‡ Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
ˆ Retractable hardtop switch..................................... ............................................... page 3-43
‰ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-55
Š Seat warmer switches........................................... ................................................... page 2-5
‹ Steering shift switches...........................................................................................page 4-37
ΠLock release lever................................................................................................. page 3-28
 Trunk release button.............................................................................................. page 3-20
Ž Hood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-19
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼ Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the sys
tem is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
The trunk lid does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash wh en the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the convertible
top securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock butto n on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close both of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
Before Driving
Security System
3-48*Some models.
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Hood
WA R N I N G
Always check that the hood is closed and
securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the
driver's vision which could result in a
serious accident.
▼ Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.

Lever
3. Grasp the support rod in the paddedarea and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.

Pad
Support rod
Clip
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-56
Hood Release.................................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-55
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-33
IgnitionSwitch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-50
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-140
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-46
Indicator Lights................................. 4-28 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-30
Wrench......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-21
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-26
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-24
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-64 Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-66
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-66
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-66
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-65
Panel maintenance....................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-66
Seat belt maintenance..................6-64
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-65
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-65
Interior Lights Overhead light........................... 5-139
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-85
Camera and sensors..................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)........................................... 4-94
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear).....................4-96
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-91
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2 Key suspend function.................... 3-8
Transmitter.............. .......................3-4
Key Left-in-trunk compartment Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-51
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-51
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-52
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-79 LDWS switch.............................. 4-82
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-49
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-48
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