2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

▼Agreements and disclaimers related
to Apple CarPlay™
This unit is compatible with Apple
CarPlay™ which can operate an iPhone
®
using the vehicle's audio device.
 iPhone, Siri and Apple Music are
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
 Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple
Inc.
 iOS is a trademark or registered
trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under license.
May not be compatible depending on the
model or OS version.
CAUTION
 For the purposes of safety, do not
operate your iPhone
® while driving.
 Disconnect the iPhone
® when it is not in
use. If the device is left in the cabin, it
could be damaged or the battery may
deteriorate due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin.
 If the iPhone
® battery has deteriorated, it
may not recharge or play audio even if it
is connected to this unit.
 Before use, carefully read the user
instructions for the iPhone
®.
NOTE
To prevent loss or damage of stored data,
we recommend that you always back up
your data.
▼Operating Tips for Android™
Requires the Android Auto app on Google
Play and an Android compatible
smartphone running Android™ 5.0
Lollipop or higher.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safety, do not
operate your Android™ Smartphone
while driving.
 Disconnect the Android™ Smartphone
when it is not in use. If the device is left in
the cabin, it could be damaged or the
battery may weaken due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin.
 If the Android™ Smartphone battery has
deteriorated, it may not recharge or play
audio even if it is connected to this unit.
 Before use, carefully read the user
instructions for the Android™
Smartphone.
NOTE
To prevent loss or damage of stored data,
we recommend that you always back up
your data.
 Google, Android, Android Auto and
other related marks are trademarks of
Google LLC.
Interior Features
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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.

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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.
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Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents
spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering, occupants could be hit and injured, or objects could
be thrown around the vehicle, causing interference with the driver and the possibility of an
accident. Only use a cup holder for plastic bottles, cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
Do not place plastic bottles without caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the contents may
spill while the vehicle is being driven.
 Do not place excessive weight on the cup holders such as by resting your hands or elbows
on them. Otherwise, the cup holders could be damaged.
 If a passenger is present, install the front cup holder to the rear console. Otherwise, a knee
might hit it and cause the contents to spill.
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
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Removing cup holders
Use both hands when removing the cup holder.

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Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure that
it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being driven
and cause the beverage to spill.


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NOTE
The front cup holder can be removed and installed to the rear console.

The rear cup holder is designed for use on the rear console and cannot be installed to the
front side.

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