2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF turn signal

SignalWarning
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) OFF In‐
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following co nditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not tur n on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be oper‐
ated.
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable Hardtop
Warning Indication*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there
is a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (SCBS) Warning
Light
*
The light turns on if the windshield is dirty
or there is a malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-40*Some models.
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐
fastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash
es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas ‐
tened when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the passenger occupant classifi ‐
cation sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat cush ‐
ion on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sen ‐
sor interference.
If a small child is seated on the passeng ‐
er's seat, the warning light may not oper ‐
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/tr
unk lid securely.
Low Fuel Warning
Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be
‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐
ing Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and rein
stall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-28
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica‐
tion/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little wash‐
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-27).

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys
tem Warning Light (Turns on)
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t urns off.
Wa r n i n g
When the warning light illuminate s, and the warning beep sound is heard when tire pressu re is too low in one or
more tires.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumin ates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition
of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system
monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is da ngerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a
dangerous accident.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-42*Some models.
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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-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the 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
3-10).
▼ 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 3-10).
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steer
ing 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 Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-116.
▼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
7-50*Some models.
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▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UN-R*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED
*2― (―)
Low beam LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2― (―)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Front turn signal lights 28/8― (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Brake lights LED
*2― (―)
Taillights LED
*2― (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (―)
*1 UN-R stands for Unite d Nations Regulation.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possibl e because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UN-R*1
Overhead light 10―
Trunk light 5―
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
Specifications
Specifications
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-93). Time until interior lights turn
off after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A―
Time until interior lights turn
off automatically when any
door is not closed completely
30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A―
Auto-wiper control (page
4-51).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off*4A―
Daytime running lights
(page 4-50).Operational/non-operational On On/Off ― ―
Auto headlight off*5 (page
4-45). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*6
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-45). Timing by which lig
hts turn on Medium High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-78).
Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-77). Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*7 (page
7-48). Warning beep volume High High/Low/Off A ―
Coming home light (page
4-48).
Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A―
Leaving home light (page
4-49).
Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
Turn indicator (page 4-50). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-51). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A ―
Specifications
Personalization Features
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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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