2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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.
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
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When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-23.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the
dead battery situation has been resolved,
the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top. Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-37.
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on theright side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws untilthe screws start to spin free.

6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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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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13. Partially peel back the cover on theright side from the middle of the
vehicle.

14. Pull out the cap and release the trunklock.
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.
Roof does not operate electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Lift up the rear roof by hand.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-58.
3. Remove the fasteners on the right sideof the vehicle.

4. Push the stopper rubber through thecover on the right side of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

Cover
Stopper Rubber
5. Lift up the cover from the outside of
the vehicle.

If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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6. Insert your hand beneath the liftedcover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

7. Pull out the cap and release the trunklock.

CAUTION
At this point, do not open the trunk. If
the trunk is opened before the rear roof
is completely closed, the trunk may
contact the rear roof and cause
damage and become scratched.
8. Close the rear roof by hand. Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-58.
9. Open the trunk lid.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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When the Roof Cannot be Closed
If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retra ctable hardtop switch, verify the
roof operation conditions first.
Refer to Operation Cond itions on page 3-43.
If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation condition s are all met, have it checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorized Maz da Dealer, the roof can be
closed manually as an emergency measure.
The procedure for manually closing the roof is as follows:
1. Opening the rear roof
Release the locks of the rear roof and open it.
2. Closing the front roof
Lift up the front roof and close it.
3. Closing the rear roof
Tie the ropes to the rear roof links and close the rear roof.
Front roof Rear roof
Rear roof link
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the roof partia lly open. The vehicle operation may be affected
by the wind and could result in an accident.
 Do not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident.
 Two adults are required to perform the procedu re, especially when lifting up the front roof.
Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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