2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF Battery

▼Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down, then
release. The window will fully open
automatically.

To stop the window partway, pull up the
switch and then release it.
NOTE
The power window cannot be fully
closed while the door is open.
Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is open/
closed), the window will not fully open
automatically.
The power window auto function will
only resume on the power window that
has been reset.
1. Close the doors and the convertible
top/roof.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Make sure that the power window lock switch located on the driver's
door is not depressed.
4. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches.

If the automatic power window
operation does not operate normally
while the doors or convertible top/
retractable hardtop are opened/closed,
reset it using the previous procedures.
Before Driving
Windows
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Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-59.
 Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defogger switch is turned
off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
 Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
 Make sure nothing is on the convertible to p or near the back window when raising or
lowering the convertible top.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
 Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.
 Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the convertible top material.
 Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it
will deteriorate and mold.
 Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.
NOTE
The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top
opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it does not
mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or
other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows
do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.
Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-33.
When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown
away by the wind.
Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.
To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the convertible top and both windows securely and lock both doors when
leaving the vehicle.
The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
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When flashing
This indicates that the roof is being open/closed. (During switch operation)
When not illuminated
This indicates that the roof is open/closed fully.
NOTE
If the operation indicator light flashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Roof operation display
The roof operation status is i ndicated on the multi-information display.
▼Opening the Roof
When opening the roof, make sure objects
inside the vehicle are not blown away by
the wind. Secure all loose objects inside
before driving with
the roof down.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a
safe place where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffic.
Shift the shift lever to neutral on a
manual transmission vehicle.
Shift the selector lever to P on an
automatic transmi ssion vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.
3. Start the engine to prevent the battery from going dead.
4. Continue pressing the retractablehardtop switch in the open direction
until the roof open ing operation is
completed. When the opening
operation is completed, a beep sound is
activated and the operation indicator
light turns off.
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Hardtop)
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NOTE
If the retractable hardtop switch is
pressed in the open direction, a
warning beep sounds.
When pressing the retractable
hardtop switch while the windows
are closed, the windows open
slightly. If the switch is continuously
pressed in the open direction until
the roof opening operation is
completed, the windows return to
their original positions. However,
the windows may not return to their
original positions depending on the
conditions.
The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light flashes
while the retractable hardtop switch
is pressed in the open direction.
If the switch is released while the
roof is opening, the roof stops
opening. If the switch is pressed in
the open direction again, the roof
resumes opening.
When the roof is half-open, the front
roof resumes opening after the rear
roof is completely open.
▼Closing the Roof
1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a
safe place where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffic.
Shift the shift lever to neutral on a
manual vehicle.
Shift the selector lever to P on an
automatic vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.
3. Slightly slide the seats back if they are in the foremost position.
4. Start the engine to prevent the battery
from going dead.
5. Continue pressing the retractable
hardtop switch in t he close direction
until the roof closing operation is
completed. When the closing operation
is completed, a beep sound is activated
and the operation in dicator light turns
off.

6. Close the windows using the power
window switch.
NOTE
If the retractable hardtop switch is
pressed in the close direction, a warning
beep sounds.
When pressing the retractable hardtop
switch while the windows are closed, the
windows open slightly. The windows do
not return to thei r original positions
even after the roof closing operation is
completed.
The roof keeps closing and the operation
indicator light flashes while the
retractable hardtop switch is pressed in
the close direction.
If the switch is released while the roof is
closing, the roof stops closing. If the
switch is pressed in the close direction
again, the roof resumes closing.
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Hardtop)
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▼Operation Conditions
If the following c
onditions have been
satisfied, the roof can be opened/closed.
The ignition is switched ON.
Shift/selector lever is in a position other
than R (reverse).
Vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or
less.
The trunk lid is closed.
The vehicle is tilted at an angle of 15
degrees or less.
CAUTION
If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6.2
mph) during the opening/closing
operation, the opening/closing operation
of the roof stops midstream. If the roof
stops midstream, visibility at the rear may
be impaired or damage to the roof may
occur which could lead to an accident.
Operate the switch again with the vehicle
stopped, depending on the road and traffic
conditions, to complete opening/closing
operation of the roof.
NOTE
For the purposes of safety when
opening/closing the roof, follow the
instructions for Opening the Roof and
Closing the Roof.
If the roof cannot be closed even after
the operation conditions are all met,
have it checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-58.
▼ Power Window Interlocking
Operation
When opening/closing the roof, the power
windows lower automatically for
improved operability.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the
power windows will not lower
automatically. If the power windows do
not lower, reset the power window
automatic open/close function.
Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-33.
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Hardtop)
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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
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Rocking the Vehicle
WA R N I N G
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever/
selector lever from 1 (D) to R position.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-24.
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-22).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-26).
NOTE
Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transmission and
to 1 or R with a manual transmission.
Block the rear wheels.
Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
Do not open or close the soft top when
the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) or less.
The material of the soft top could be
damaged by freezing.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transmission) or the
brake pedal (automatic transmission).
To switch the ignition position, press the
push button start without depressing the
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transmission, the selector
lever is in the P position, and the
ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches
off automatically af ter about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P (automatic transmission) position or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P
(automatic transmission) position or to 1st
gear or R (manual transmission) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement
could occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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