2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF transmission

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers an d cargo). The GVWR is
shown on the Safety Compliance C ertification Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

SAMPLE

WA R N I N G
Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could
result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage , serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of
control.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item
Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
▼Electrical System
Item
Classification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 The spark plugs provide the SKY ACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-22.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS
*1
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optim um shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life
Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE
75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Specifications
Specifications
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission U.S.A. and Canada 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Mexico
5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Vehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,240 mm (48.8 in) 1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)

Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
Item We i gh t
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,245 kg
(2,745 lbs) 1,265 kg
(2,789 lbs) 1,298 kg
(2,862 lbs) 1,312 kg
(2,892 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
628 kg
(1,384 lbs) 642 kg
(1,415 lbs) 636 kg
(1,403 lbs) 644 kg
(1,421 lbs)
Rear 620 kg
(1,367 lbs) 626 kg
(1,380 lbs) 664 kg
(1,465 lbs) 670 kg
(1,477 lbs)

Mexico
Item We ig h t
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual transmis‐ sion Automatic trans‐
mission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) To t a l
1,242 kg
(2,738 lbs) 1,293 kg
(2,851 lbs) 1,305 kg
(2,877 lbs)
Front 627 kg (1,382 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
630 kg (1,389 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
▼Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached t
o the inside of the engine com‐
partment. Check the la bel before recharging the refrigerant. Re fer to Climate Control Sys‐
tem on page 5-2.
Item Specification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
Specifications
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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
M
MaintenanceInformation.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-15
Manual Transmission Operation....... 4-31
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-46
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-47
Meters and Gauges............................4-11
Mirrors
Outside mirrors............................ 3-28
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-29
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-54
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-18
Average fuel econom y.................4-23
Compass Display......................... 4-25
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display..........................................4-24
Current fuel economy. .................4-23
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-21
Fuel gauge................................... 4-21
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-24
Maintenance monitor...................4-23
Odometer and trip meter............. 4-20
Outside temperatur e display........ 4-22
Roof Operation Display.............. 4-25
Warning (display indication)....... 4-25
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-12
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-28
Outside Temperature Display............4-16
Overhead Light................................. 5-91
Overheating....................................... 7-27
Overloading....................................... 3-53
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood......................... 6-20
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Key battery replacement..............6-33
Opening the hood.................. ...... 6-19
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-17
P
Parking Brake....................................4-61
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-73
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-51
Power Windows................................ 3-31
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-107
Rearview Mirror................................3-29
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)...... 4-97
Rear View Monitor..........................4-118
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-120
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-124
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-121
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-119
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................ 4-119
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-123
Viewing the display................... 4-121
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-53
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-55
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-49
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