2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA engine

Message display
When the remaining days to the
maintenance period is 15 days or less, or
the remaining distance is 1,000 km (600
miles) or shorter, a message is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the
ignition is switched ON.
After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the next
maintenance period approaches 0
(displays when engine is started).
If there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
▼ Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display*
Displays the traffic sign.

Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) on page 4-92.
▼Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display*
Displays the system status.

Refer to Lane Departu
re Warning on page
4-86.
▼ Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.

Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-111.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboard
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Type A
(With Multi-information Display)
Type B
(Without Multi-information Display)
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-33
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-33
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-33
Power Steering Malfunction In
dication/Malfunction Indicator
Light*17-33
*Master Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light*17-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g
7-33
ABS warning 7-36
Check Engine Light*17-36
*Automatic Transmission Warnin g Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-36
Turns on 7-40
(Red)
*KEY Warning Light*1
Turns on7-36
Flashing 7-40
(Amber)
*KEY Warning Indication 7-36
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light*1
Turns on 7-36
Flashing 4-86
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warn‐
ing Light*17-36
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-36
*Retractable Hardtop Warning Indication
7-36
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-36
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Indication/Warn‐
ing Light*17-40
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-40
*Door-Ajar Warning Light7-40
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
*Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-40
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-40
*Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-40
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-40
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-40
*1 The light turns on when the i
gnition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeA)*12-49
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeB)*12-49
(White/Green)
*KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-11
Security Indicator Light*13-48
*Retractable Hardtop Operation Indicator Light
3-43
*Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-31
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-31
*Shift Position Indication
4-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-112
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light4-112
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
▼Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator
light turns on when
the preset maintenance period arrives.
Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenan ce Monitor on page
6-15.
▼ Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Manual Transmission ShiftPattern
Neutral position
The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift to
R.

WA R N I N G
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,
or frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
 Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except
when shifting gears. Also, do not use the
clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Riding the clutch will cause needless
clutch wear and damage.
 Do not apply any excessive lateral force
to the shift lever when changing from
5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the
accidental selection of 2nd gear, which
could result in damage to the
transmission.
 Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transmission.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
GearVehicle speed
1 to 2 11 km/h (7 mph)
2 to 3 31 km/h (19 mph)
3 to 4 42 km/h (26 mph)
4 to 5 55 km/h (34 mph)
5 to 6 66 km/h (41 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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Automatic Transmission Controls
Lock-release button
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift. Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Various Lockouts:
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not includ
ed in the traditional automatic transmission
that gives the driver the option of selecti ng each gear instead of leaving it to the
transmission to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as
a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into
manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed
increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm
you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-38).
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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