2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 display

Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.

(Display example)
▼Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display , a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excess ively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
DisplayIndicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the temperature around the
center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the temperature around the
center display by avoiding direct sunlight is recommended.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
▼Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the
multi-information display, the warning
sound is activated and the area around the
speed limit sign displayed on the
multi-information disp lay flashes 3 times
in amber, and if the vehicle speed
continues to exceed the displayed speed
limit sign, the indication stops flashing
and remains on.
▼Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision with a
vehicle ahead or an obs truction at the rear
of the vehicle, the warning light in the
instrument cluster flashes at the same time
as the warning indication is displayed in
the multi-information display, and a
warning sound is activated intermittently.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.

CAUTION
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.
Otherwise, the screw may fall off and
become lost.
Hardtop model
CAUTION
Do not touch the linkage and gears. If
sharp edges and gears are touched, it could
cause injury.
Roof operates electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractable hardtop switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.
Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-44.
Multi-information
display indication
NOTE
Stop operating the switch before the
front roof opens. If the switch is
continuously pressed, the front roof
opens and the following procedures
cannot be performed.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-44.

Multi-information
display indication
11. Switch the ignition OFF.
12. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
13. Partially peel back the cover on theright side from th e middle of the
vehicle.

14. Pull out the cap and release the trunk lock.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
CAUTION
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.
Otherwise, the screw may fall off and
become lost.
Roof does not op erate electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Lift up the rear roof by hand. Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-57.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed differ depending on the market
and specification.
Settings Change Method
Settings can be changed by opera ting the center display screen.
A: Refer to Settings on page 5-76.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-69.
Settings can be changed by op erating the vehicle switches.
C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-19.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the ad vanced keyless function)
on page 3-15.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-17.
Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Safety
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) (page 4-101) The system can be changed so
that Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) does not operate.
*1On
On/Off A ―
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-81). Distance by which the system
uses to determine the possibili‐
ty of a lane departure
At
At/Before A ―Warning sensitivity (likelihood
of warning) Low
High/Low A ―
Warning beep sound Beep Beep/Rumbl. A ―
Warning beep volumeRumbl. Low High/Mid/Low A ―Beep Low
High/Low A ―
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page 4-87).Warning beep volume*2HighHigh/
Low/ Off A―
Specifications
Personalization Features
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
System
Language Language indicated in display English
Depends on market
*8A―
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F
°F/°C A F
Distance Distance unit indicated in dis‐
play mi/km
mi/km A ―
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69).
Ending display On/off OffOn/Off B ―
Fuel economy resetting
procedure*
Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A
reset Off
On/Off B ―
*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat t he purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitori ng (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep durin g Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when the navigation system is functioning.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to in termittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to O ff, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page
4-45
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The setting of the lights-on re minder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off.
Refer to Lights-On Rem inder on page 7-48.
*8 Available only in display from the center display.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-93
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-77
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry system... 3-11
Operational range........................ 3-12
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-36
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-65
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-14
Seek Switch................................. 5-14
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-43
Apple CarPlay™......................... 5-40
Applications................................. 5-78
AUX.............................................5-33
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Radio............................................5-25
Satellite Radio............................. 5-29
Settings........................................ 5-76
Troubleshooting........................... 5-79
USB............................................. 5-34
Voice Recognition....................... 5-74
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-23
Audio System
Antenna........................................5-17
Appendix..................................... 5-85
Audio Control Switch................. 5-14
Audio Set..................................... 5-18
AUX/USB mode..........................5-15
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-14
Automatic Transmission
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-37
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-35
Direct mode................................. 4-43
Driving tips..................................4-44
Manual shift mode.......................4-38
Shift-lock system......................... 4-36
Transmission ranges.................... 4-36
B
Back Trim Storage Box.................. 5-100
Battery............................................... 6-32 Maintenance.................................6-34
Replacement................................ 6-34
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-23 Jump-starting............................... 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-87 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-50
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-53
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-64
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-50
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-28
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-63
Foot brake....................................4-61
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-63
Parking brake...............................4-62
Warning light............................... 4-62
Break-In Period................................. 3-51
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-27
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Child Restraint
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