2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF oil change

Ta bI t e m E x p l a n a t i o n
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be sel
ected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting.
Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle c al‐
culates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating co ndi‐
tions.
The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illumi‐
nating the wrench indication/in dicator light in the instrument
cluster.
Distance (mile or km)
(Displays only in fixed set‐
ting) Displays the distance until
the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile.
Distance (mile or km)
(Displays only in flexible
setting) Displays the distance until
the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.

Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Ta bI t e m E x p l a n a t i o n
Scheduled Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remai ning distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15
(whichever comes first).
Distance (km or mile)
Reset
Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Tire Rotation Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Distance (km or mile) Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator
light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remai ning distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be se
lected from the fixed setting.
The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illumi‐
nating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Distance (km or mile) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator
light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remai ning distance is less than 1,000
km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever replaci
ng
the engine oil.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Deale r or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page 6-26)
Engine coolant level (page 6-25)
Engine oil level (page 6-24)
Washer fluid level (page 6-27)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-38)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following schedu led maintenance items if you hav e some mechanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-25)
Engine oil (page 6-23)

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This sec tion gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affec t warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provide d with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have i t done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of w aste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the envir onment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with forei gn matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not w iping properly, clean
the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Index
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-31
Wrench......................................... 4-31
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-24
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-26
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-12
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-25
Interior Care...................................... 6-67
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-70
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-70
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-69
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-68
Panel maintenance....................... 6-69
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-69
Seat belt maintenance..................6-67
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-68
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-68
Interior Lights Overhead light............................. 5-92
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-75
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-75
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-77
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-87
Camera and sensors..................... 4-76
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-105
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-78
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-81
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-75
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-109Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-98
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-101
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-92
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-4
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................. 3-10
Transmitter.............. .......................3-5
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
Key Suspend Function...................... 3-10
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-51
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-81 LDWS switch.............................. 4-84
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-51
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-49
Lighting Control................................4-45
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-48
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-42
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
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