2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 trunk

NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with both the doors, the trunk
lid and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
Unlocking any door.
Opening any door.
Opening the hood.
Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
▼To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button or the trunk
button on the transmitter.
Starting the engine w ith the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning ligh ts will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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SignalWarning Lights Page
*Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-40
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-40
*Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-40
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-40
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-40
*1 The light turns on when the i
gnition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or re mains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeA)*12-49
*Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light (TypeB)*12-49
(White/Green)
*KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-11
Security Indicator Light*13-48
*Retractable Hardtop Operation Indicator Light
3-43
*Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-31
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
4-31
*Shift Position Indication4-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front.
▼Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods
while the engine is turned off. Otherwise
the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Light
Switch Posi‐tion Overhead Light
Light off
Light is on when any door is openLight is on or off when the illumi‐
nated entry system is on
Light on

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.

Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
▼Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep in the
back of the footwell on the passenger side.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

CAUTION
 To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lightSide turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
P
arking lights
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling
the unit forward.

5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.

6. Install the new side turn signal unit inthe reverse order of the removal
procedure.
Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.

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

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the trunk side trim.

Removal
Installation
5. To provide a hole for inserting a finger
to remove the rear combination lamp
unit later in the pro cedure, pinch the
top and bottom of the grommet shown
in the figure and press it out of the hole
in the direction of the rear combination
lamp unit.

Grommet
Rear combination lamp
unit

Grommet
Body
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6. Apply protective tape as shown in thefigure. Otherwise, t he rear combination
lamp unit will contact the body and
may scratch or damage it.
Always apply three layers of protective
tape to the area indicated in the figure.

Protective tape
Rear combination
lamp unit
Area specifically in need
of protection
CAUTION
 Do not use tape with strong adhesive
strength. Otherwise, the vehicle paint
may peel off.
 Always apply three layers of
protective tape to the area indicated
in the
figure. Otherwise, the body
may become scratched or damaged
when pulling out the rear
combination lamp unit.
7. Remove the screw and nut.
8. To remove the rear combination lampunit, insert your finger from inside the
trunk and into the hole from which the
grommet was removed in Step 5, and
while holding the lamp lens (round
part) of the rear combination lamp with
your hand, press the rear combination
lamp unit until the hook detaches from
the clip.

Rear combination lamp unit
Hook
Grommet installation
hole
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