2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF ECU

5. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nutsin the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108―147 (12―14,
80―108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result in
loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident.
6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure
is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure
could affect handling and result in an
accident. When you check the regular tires'
air pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,
store them properly.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 Vand that its negative terminal is
grounded.
3. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.
Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal o n the discharged
battery (1).
Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
6. When finished, car efully disconnect
the cables in the reverse order
described in the illustration.
7. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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Tiedown Hooks*
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.
▼Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft c loth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench or equivalent.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while dr
iving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and cons ult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illumi nate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic Trans‐
mission Indication/
Warning Light
*
The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a pr oblem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning indication/light illuminates, the transmission has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to
your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly.
Take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated
if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu‐
minates or does not illuminate a t all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc‐
cur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident.WA R N I N G
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could
accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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6. Lightly press the front edge of the
front roof from outside of the vehicle
to close the front roof completely.
7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)
and assemble.
L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Small)Gear (tool kit)
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)
into the hole beside the top lock motor
gear with the hexagonal wrench
inserted into the gear tool.
Top lock motor
gear
Gear (tool kit)
CAUTION
Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until it
engages with the top lock motor gear. If
the gear (tool kit) is not inserted
securely, it may come off and be
damaged.
9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move the hook in th e lock direction so
that there is enough space for the
opening of the headliner to be attached
to the hook.
Unlock
Unlock
LockLock
NOTE
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires
some effort due to motor resistance.
Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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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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