2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF steering

3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headligh t switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the rig ht, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steerin g wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the unitby pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
17 AUDIO1 25 A Audio system
18 A/C MAG 7.5 A Air conditioner
19 AT P U M P
H/L HI 20 A
Transmission control system
*
20 AT 15 A
Transmission control system*
21 D LOCK 25 A Power door locks
22 H/L RH 20 A Headlight (RH)
23 ENG
B2 7.5 A Engine control system
24 TAIL 20 A Taillights, License p late lights, Parking lights
25 DRL 15 A ―
26 ROOM 25 A Overhead light
27 FOG 15 A ―
28 H/CLEAN 20 A ―
29 STOP 10 A Brake lights
30 HORN 15 A Horn
31 H/L LH 20 A Headlight (LH)
32 ABS/DSC S 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
33 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
34 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel system
35 ENG
B3 5 A ―
36 WIPER 20 A Windshield wipers
37 CABIN
B 50 A For protection of various circuits
38 ― ― ―
39 ENG SUB 30 A Engine control system
40 ABS/DSC M 50 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
41 EVVT
A/R PUMP 20 A Engine control system
42 EVPS 30 A Brake control system
43 FAN1 30 A Cooling fan
44 FAN2 40 A ―
45 ENG.MAIN 40 A Engine control system
46 EPS 60 A Power steering system
47 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
48 IG2 30 A For protectio n of various circuits
49 INJECTOR 30 A ―
50 HEATER 40 A Air conditioner
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
51 ― ― ―
52 ENGINE4 20 A Engine control system
Fuse block (Left side)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 RHT R 30 A
Retractable hardtop (RH)
*
2 RHT L 30 A
Retractable hardtop (LH)*
3― ― ―
4 ENGINE6 10 A Engine control system
5 F.OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets
6― ― ―
7 AT IND 7.5 A
AT shift indicator
*
8 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
9 R_DECK R 30 A Retractable hardtop (RH)
*
10 R_DECK L 30 A Retractable hardtop (LH)*
11 F.WASHER 15 A Windshield washer
12 P.WINDOW 30 A Power windows
13 ― ― ―
14 SRS2/ESCL 15 A Electronic steering lock
15 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer
*
16M.DEF 7.5 A
Mirror defogger*
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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If the tire inflation pressure does not
increase, repair of the tire is not
possible. If the tire does not reach
the specified tire inflation pressure
within 10 minutes, it may have
received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the emergency
flat tire repair kit was not successful.
Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
13. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to
an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.
14. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to thewheel of the flat tire.
WA R N I N G
Do not adhere the speed restriction
sticker to the padded area on the
steering wheel:
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel
is dangerous because the air bag may
not operate (deploy) normally resulting
in serious injury. In addition, do not
adhere the sticker to areas where
warning lights or the speedometer
cannot be viewed.
15. When the tire inflates to the specified tire inflation pre ssure, turn the air
compressor switch off, turn the sleeve
of the injection hose to the left, and
pull it out of the tire valve.
16. Remove the air compressor hose from
the injection valve of the bottle. After
that, install the injection hose to the
injection valve of t he bottle to prevent
leakage of any remaining sealant.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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WARNING
Do not adhere the speed restriction
sticker to the padded area on the
steering wheel:
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel
is dangerous because the air bag may
not operate (deploy) normally resulting
in serious injury. In addition, do not
adhere the sticker to areas where
warning lights or the speedometer
cannot be viewed.
16. Pull out the air compressor hose and the air compressor plug from the air
compressor.
Compressor hose
17. Install the air compressor hose to thetire valve.
Valve Compressor hose
18. Insert the air compressor plug into the
accessory socket inside the vehicle and
switch the ignition to ACC.
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page
5-93.
Compressor
Compressor plug
CAUTION
When inserting the air compressor plug
into or removing it from the accessory
socket, make sure that the air
compressor switch is off. When turning
the air compressor on/off, use the air
compressor switch.
19. Turn the air compressor switch on and inflate the tire carefully to the correct
inflation pressure.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure
label driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Do not operate the air compressor
for a continuous 10 minutes or
longer because using it for long
periods could cause a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-27.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be op erated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steer ing wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
Power Steering Mal‐ function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate nor‐
mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera‐
tion may feel heavy compared to normal , or the steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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
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