2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 brake

Interior Equipment (View D)
▼Convertible Top (Soft Top)
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Windblocker........................................................................................................ page 5-100
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-9 8
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-9 4
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-9 8
‡ Interior light................................................. ......................................................... page 5-91
ˆ Rearview mirror................................................ .................................................... page 3-29
‰ Sunvisor....................................................... ..........................................................page 5-91
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-9 1
‹ Parking brake.................................................. ...................................................... page 4-61
ΠSeat........................................................... ............................................................... page 2-4
 SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 31
Ž Back trim storage boxes........................................ ................................................ page 5-99
 Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-12
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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▼Convertible Top (Hardtop)
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Windblocker........................................................................................................ page 5-100
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-9 8
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-94
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-98
‡ Interior light.......................................................................................................... page 5 -91
ˆ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-29
‰ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-91
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-9 1
‹ Parking brake........................................................................................................ page 4-61
ΠSeat.......................................................................................................................... page 2-4
 SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 31
Ž Back trim storage box.......................................... ................................................. page 5-99
 Seat belt...................................................... ........................................................... page 2-12
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Adjusting the seat position forward and back (sliding)
Adjust the seat to the position best for operating the accelera tor and brake pedals.
1. Place your left foot on the footrest, your right foot between the accelerator and brake
pedals, and position your heel to the position allowing easy sw itching between the
pedals.
2. With your heel set on the floor, set your right foot on the b rake pedal and move the seat
forward as far as possible until you feel a slight cramping in your ankle.
3. With your right foot set on th e brake pedal, move the seat back until you no longer feel
cramping in your ankle.
4. With your heel set on the floor, make sure you can move your foot between the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal smoothly.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on the floor and make sure that your ankle does not feel over-stretched.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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▼Lowering the Convertible Top
CAUTION
Do not sit on the folded convertible top.
Otherwise, the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be
injured.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
3. Make sure there are no objects which
have been placed in the area where the
convertible top is to be retracted.
4. With the lock release button depressed forward, pull back the top latch lever
to unlock it.

Top latch
Lock release button
5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

Anchor Striker
NOTE
If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows
or open the doors.
6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the vehicle rear.

Front edge
NOTE
To lower the convertible top from
inside the vehicle, use the convertible
top's handles.

Convertible top's handles
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7. Move the convertible top rearward andfold it while pres sing the rear glass
lightly with your hand.

8. With the back end of the convertible top pressed, press the front end until a
latch sound is heard.
Lightly rock the retracted convertible
top to make sure it is securely locked.

▼ Raising the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage the lock.

Unlock Lever
4. Standing outside of the vehicle, holdthe convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front.

Front edge
NOTE
If the power windows do not go
down automatically, fully open the
windows or open the doors.
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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.
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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.
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Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for e xtended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
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