2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF fuel pressure

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as
the correct tire air pressure cannot be
maintained if the tire valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this
condition, the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap that
is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly when the
tires are cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
▼Tire Rotation
WA R N I N G
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining good
performance in handling and braking,
rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500
miles). However Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help
increase tire life and distribute wear more
evenly.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page
6-4.

During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could result
in engine-starting problems or damage
to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the vehicle,
be careful not to apply excessive force to
any single area of the vehicle hood.
Otherwise, you could dent the vehicle.
 Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices using
high water pressure.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the
fuel-filler lid may be forcefully opened by
water pressure causing damage to the
vehicle or fuel-filler lid.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.

Scratches occur on th e paint surface when:
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for scratches
caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
Use plenty of luke warm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
 Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
or strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts. This may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and detergents
may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt,
mud, and other forei gn material from the
underside of the fenders, and make sure
the drain holes in the lower edges of the
doors and rocker panels are clean.

Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Index
Key battery.................................. 6-34
Light bulbs...................................6-42
Tires............................................. 6-40
Wheel........................................... 6-41
Wiper........................................... 6-28
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-50
Retractable hardtop warning beep..... 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-53
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-51
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat...................................................... 2-5
Seats Head restraint...............................2-11
Seat warmer................................. 2-12
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-15
Emergency locking...................... 2-15
Extender....................................... 2-19
Pregnant women.......................... 2-15
Seat belt precautions................... 2-13
3-point type................................. 2-16
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-48
Seat Side Box....................................5-99
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-47
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-49
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-101 Collision warning...................... 4-103
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-103
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-104
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-13
SRS Air BagsHow the SRS air bags work........ 2-43
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-47
Monitoring................................... 2-55
Passenger occupant classification
system.......................................... 2-49
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-46
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-42
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Horn............................................. 4-56
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-99
Back trim storage box............... 5-100
Console box................................. 5-99
Seat side box............................... 5-99
Sunvisors........................................... 5-92
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-14
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-49
Tiedown Hook............................................ 7-31
Tires................................................... 6-38 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-40
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-41
Snow tires.................................... 3-54
Specifications.................................9-8
Tire chains................................... 3-54
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-38
Tire rotation................................. 6-39
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Tire Information................................ 8-25
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-116
To w i n gRecreational towing.....................3-58
Trailer towing.............................. 3-58
Towing Description........................... 7-30
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-66 TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-66
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-92
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer................................... 4-17
Trip Meter......................................... 4-13
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-23
Emergency starting...................... 7-26
Emergency towing....................... 7-30
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-27
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-29
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-57
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Trunk Lid.......................................... 3-22 Inside trunk release lever............ 3-24
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Turn Signals...................................... 4-50
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-92
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights.................................. 4-27
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-48
Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System warning beep.................. 7-50
Collision warning...... .................. 7-51
Excessive speed warning.............7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-49
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-50
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-49
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-51
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-48
Power steering warning buzzer....7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-50
Retractable hardtop warning
beep..............................................7-49
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-50
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windblocker.................................... 5-101
Windows
Power windows........................... 3-33
Windshield Washer........................... 4-54
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-52
Winter Driving.................................. 3-53
Wiper Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-29
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