2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA start

When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-23.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the
dead battery situation has been resolved,
the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top. Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-37.
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on theright side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws untilthe screws start to spin free.

6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.

CAUTION
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.
Otherwise, the screw may fall off and
become lost.
Hardtop model
CAUTION
Do not touch the linkage and gears. If
sharp edges and gears are touched, it could
cause injury.
Roof operates electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractable hardtop switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.
Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-41.
Multi-information
display indication
NOTE
Stop operating the switch before the
front roof opens. If the switch is
continuously pressed, the front roof
opens and the following procedures
cannot be performed.
4. Switch the ignition OFF.
5. Remove the fasteners on the right side of the vehicle.

If Trouble Arises
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6. Push the stopper rubber through thecover on the right si de of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

Cover
Stopper Rubber
7. Lift up the cover from the outside of
the vehicle.

8. Insert your hand beneath the liftedcover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

NOTE
At this point, do not pull out the cap. If
the cap is pulled out, the trunk lock
will release but the rear roof will not
operate electrically.
9. Start the engine.
10. Continue pressing the retractable hardtop switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-42.

Multi-information
display indication
11. Switch the ignition OFF.
12. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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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 drive at speeds that are safe f or 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 disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or
vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce yo ur speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the ne arest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-31
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-64
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-14
Seek Switch................................. 5-14
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-43
Apple CarPlay............................. 5-40
Applications................................. 5-77
AUX.............................................5-33
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Radio............................................5-25
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-29
Settings........................................ 5-75
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-78
USB............................................. 5-34
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-73
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-23
Audio System
Antenna........................................5-17
Appendix..................................... 5-84
Audio Control Switch................. 5-14
Audio Set..................................... 5-18
AUX/USB mode..........................5-15
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-14
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.................... 5-99
Battery............................................... 6-31 Maintenance.................................6-33
Replacement................................ 6-33
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-23 Jump-starting............................... 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-86 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-51
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-53
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-63
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-50
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-27
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-62
Foot brake....................................4-60
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-62
Parking brake...............................4-61
Warning light............................... 4-61
Break-In Period................................. 3-48
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-25
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Child Restraint
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Index
Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-24
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-20
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-24
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-26
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-28
Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type....................5-10
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-52
Coming Home Light......................... 4-47
Console Box...................................... 5-98
Convertible Top
Hardtop........................................ 3-39
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............... 3-34
Cruise Control................................. 4-109
Cruise control switc h.................4-109
Cruise main indication (white)............
................................................... 4-109
Cruise set indication (green)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-109
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-16
Cup Holder........................................ 5-94
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-15
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...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-54
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission............... 4-43
Break-in period............................ 3-48
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-54
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-49
Overloading............. .................... 3-53
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-50
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-48
Winter driving............................. 3-50
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 StartingPush-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown 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................................................ 4-14
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
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Index
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-30
Wrench......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-21
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-24
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-23
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-11
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-24
Interior Care...................................... 6-64
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-67
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..... 6-64
Interior Lights
Overhead light............................. 5-91
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-74 Active safety tec hnology............. 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-76
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-86
Camera and sensors..................... 4-75
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-103
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-77
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-80
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-74
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-107Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-97
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-100
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 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)............................................. 4-80 LDWS switch.............................. 4-83
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-49
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-48
Lighting Control................................4-44
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-49
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-39
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
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Index
Key battery.................................. 6-33
Light bulbs...................................6-39
Tires............................................. 6-37
Wheel........................................... 6-38
Wiper........................................... 6-27
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-51
Retractable hardtop warning beep..... 7-50
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-50
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-48
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat...................................................... 2-4
Seats Head restraint.............................. 2-10
Seat warmer................................. 2-11
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-14
Emergency locking...................... 2-14
Extender....................................... 2-18
Pregnant women.......................... 2-14
Seat belt precautions................... 2-12
3-point type................................. 2-15
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-49
Seat Side Box....................................5-98
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-44
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-46
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-100 Collision warning...................... 4-102
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-102
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-102
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-12
SRS Air BagsHow the SRS air bags work........ 2-39
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-43
Monitoring................................... 2-49
Passenger occupant classification
system.......................................... 2-45
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-42
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-37
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Horn............................................. 4-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-98
Back trim storage box................. 5-99
Console box................................. 5-98
Seat side box............................... 5-98
Sunvisors........................................... 5-91
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-13
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-46
Tiedown Hook............................................ 7-31
Tires................................................... 6-36 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-37
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-38
Snow tires.................................... 3-51
Specifications.................................9-8
Tire chains................................... 3-51
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-36
Tire rotation................................. 6-37
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-51
Tire Information................................ 8-25
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