2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA ignition

SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐
fastened (only when th
e passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un‐
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
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 sen ‐
sor 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 interfer ‐
ence.
If a small child is seated on the passeng ‐
er's seat, the warning light may not oper ‐
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/trunk lid securely.
Low Fuel Warning
Light The light turns on when
the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be ‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐
ing Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-26
If Trouble Arises
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KEY Indication (White)/KEY Warning Light (Red)
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t urns off.
SignalCause Action to be taken
(White)
KEY Indication*
The advanced key battery is dead . Replace the key battery (page 6-33).
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light
*
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light
*
The advanced key is not within the opera‐
tion range. Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-7).
The advanced key is
placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is d ifficult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced
key out of the op‐
eration range.
Without the ignition switched off, the ad‐
vanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed. Bring the advanced key back into the cab‐
in.
If Trouble Arises
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-50) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
▼ Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the seat belt pretensioner
system will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
▼Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the passenger's seat belt is not
fastened and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
a beep sound will be heard again for a
specified period of time.
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).
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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.
If Trouble Arises
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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.
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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.

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When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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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
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▼Manual closing
Before closing manually
WA R N I N G
Verify that the ignition is switched
off
before manually operating the roof:
Manually closing the roof with the ignition
not switched off is dangerous as the
motors could turn on suddenly and cause
injury resulting from hands or fingers being
pinched in the mechanism.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Switch the ignition off while
depressing the brake pedal.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it is needed.
Tool preparation
Take out the five tools stored in the seat
side box.
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-98.
WireGear
(tool kit) Rope
L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Small) L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
(Lar
ge)
Opening the rear roof
CAUTION
When turning the bolt, cover the front
roof using a cloth. The front roof may be
damaged if the L-shaped hexagonal
wrench contacts it.
 Because the clearance with the stored
front roof is narrow, be careful not to let
the L-shape hexagonal wrench contact
the roof when turning the bolt.
NOTE
Moving the seats as far forward as
possible and folding the seatbacks forward
will facilitate the procedure.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-4.
Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat on
page 2-9.
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) into the
motor bracket bolt.
Bolt
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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