2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA warning light

Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
▼ Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or trunk lid cannot be locked.
▼Key Left-in-trun
k Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in t he trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-8).
▼ Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the cabin. In this case, take out the key
by opening the door. A key taken out of
the vehicle using this method may not
operate because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the key's
functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8).
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indication/malfunction
indicator light turns
on or flashes and the
buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-33.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressu
re Monitoring System
on page 4-114.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.7-51
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NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the
multi-information display, the warning
sound is activated and the area around the
speed limit sign displayed on the
multi-information display flashes 3 times
in amber, and if the vehicle speed
continues to exceed the displayed speed
limit sign, the indi
cation stops flashing
and remains on.
▼ Collision warning*
If there is a possibili
ty of a collision with a
vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the rear
of the vehicle, the warning light in the
instrument cluster fla shes at the same time
as the warning indication is displayed in
the multi-information display, and a
warning sound is activated intermittently.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-92). Time until interior lights turn
off after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A―
Time until interior lights turn
off automatically when any
door is not closed completely
30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A―
Auto-wiper control (page
4-50).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off*4A―
Daytime running lights
(page 4-48).Operational/non-operational On On/Off ― ―
Auto headlight off*5 (page
4-44). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*6
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-44). Timing by which lig
hts turn on Medium High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-77).
Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-76). Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*7 (page
7-49). Warning beep volume High High/Low/Off A ―
Coming home light (page
4-47).
Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A―
Leaving home light (page
4-48).
Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
Turn indicator (page 4-49). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-49). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
Specifications
Personalization Features
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
System
Language Language indicated in display English Depends on market
*8A―
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F °F/°C A F
DistanceDistance unit indicated in dis‐
play mi/km mi/km A ―
Fuel Economy Monitor
(page 4-68).
Ending display On/off Off On/Off B ―
Fuel economy resetting
procedure*
Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A
reset Off On/Off B ―
*1 Though these systems can be tur
ned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitori ng (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep durin g Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when t he navigation system is functioning.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to in termittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to O ff, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition i s switched off.At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page
4-44
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The setting of the lights-on re minder can be changed with the time setting of auto head light off function set to
Off.
Refer to Lights-On Rem inder on page 7-49.
*8 Available only in display from the center display.
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-12*Some models.
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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
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-52
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-25
Exterior Care..................................... 6-54Aluminum 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.... ..................... 7-21
Removing a tire........................... 7-17
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-49
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-25
Washer......................................... 6-26
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-60
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-103
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-26
Gauge........................................... 4-14
Requirements............................... 3-23
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-68
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-68 Ending screen display................. 4-69
Fuel consumption display............4-68
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.............................................. 3-39
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-58
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-49
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................................... 2-10
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-77 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-78
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-63
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-56
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-55
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-33
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-50
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-92
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-44
Indicator Lights................................. 4-28
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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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