2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF display

SignalWarning
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) OFF In‐
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following co nditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not tur n on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be oper‐
ated.
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable Hardtop
Warning Indication*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there
is a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (SCBS) Warning
Light
*
The light turns on if the windshield is dirty
or there is a malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-40*Some models.
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Message Indicated in Multi-information Display*
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the mu lti-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

(Display example)
If the warning light tu rns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the informatio n regarding the warn ing light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-33.
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the selector lever is not in
the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Indicated when the pu
sh button start is
pressed without de pressing the brake
pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the pu
sh button start is
pressed without depr essing the clutch
pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-46*Some models.
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Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.

(Display example)
▼ Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display ,
a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
DisplayIndicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excess ively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
Display
Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the temperature around the
center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the temperature around the
center display by avoiding di rect sunlight is recommended.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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
7-52*Some models.
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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
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
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed diff er depending on the market
and specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by opera ting the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-75.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-68.
Settings can be changed by op erating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-16.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the ad vanced keyless function)
on page 3-13.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-16.
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) (page 4-100) The system can be changed so
that Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) does not operate.
*1On
On/Off A ―
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-80). Distance by which the system
uses to determine the possibili‐
ty of a lane departure
At
At/Before A ―Warning sensitivity (likelihood
of warning) Low High/Low A ―
Warning beep sound
Beep Beep/Rumbl. A ―
Warning beep volumeRumbl. Low High/Mid/Low A ―Beep Low
High/Low A ―
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page 4-86).Warning beep volume*2HighHigh/
Low/ Off A―
Specifications
Personalization Features
9-9
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