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

▼Engine Number
Forward
Specifications
Identification Numbers
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Specifications
▼Engine
ItemSpecification
Ty p e DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
▼Electrical System
ItemClassification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-23.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS
*1
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life
Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE
75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemCapacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission U.S.A. and Canada 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Mexico
5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemVehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,240 mm (48.8 in) 1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Front tread 1,496 mm (58.9 in) 1,496 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,503 mm (59.2 in) 1,503 mm (59.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)

Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Soft top model Hardtop model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in)
―
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,496 mm (58.9 in) 1,496 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,503 mm (59.2 in) 1,503 mm (59.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemWeight
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission Manual
transmission Automatic
transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,245 kg
(2,745 lbs) 1,265 kg
(2,789 lbs) 1,298 kg
(2,862 lbs) 1,312 kg
(2,892 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
628 kg
(1,384 lbs) 642 kg
(1,415 lbs) 636 kg
(1,402 lbs) 644 kg
(1,420 lbs)
Rear 620 kg
(1,367 lbs) 626 kg
(1,380 lbs) 664 kg
(1,464 lbs) 670 kg
(1,477 lbs)

Mexico
Item Weight
Soft top model Hardtop model
Manual transmis‐ sion Automatic trans‐
mission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) To t a l
1,242 kg
(2,738 lbs) 1,293 kg
(2,851 lbs) 1,305 kg
(2,877 lbs)
Front 627 kg (1,382 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
630 kg (1,389 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)
Rear 615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)
▼Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached t o the inside of the engine com‐
partment. Check the la bel before recharging the refrigerant. Re fer to Climate Control Sys‐
tem on page 5-2.
Item Specification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UN-R*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED
*2― (―)
Low beam LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2― (―)
Front side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Front turn signal lights 28/8― (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Brake lights LED
*2― (―)
Taillights LED
*2― (―)
Reverse lights 21W21W (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.
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▼Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-38.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
195/50R16 84V 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following to rque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
▼Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-52.
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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―
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR)*3 (page
4-92) The Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR) can be set to in‐
operable.
*1On
On/Off A ―
The warning pattern of the ex‐
cessive speed warning can be
changed. OffOff/
Visual/
Audio & Visual A―
The activation timing for the
excessive speed warning can be
changed.00/5/10
A―
Vehicle
Door locks (page 3-19). Operation condition of auto
lock/unlock function Lock: When
Driving Un‐
lock: IGN Off Lock: When Driving
Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Out of Park
Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting Out of Park/
Lock: When Driving Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock: When Driving/
Off AC
Keyless entry system (page
3-4).
Method for unlocking door us‐
ing transmitter
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Tw i c e All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice AD
Time for locking door automat‐
ically
60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A―
Advanced keyless entry
system (page 3-11). Method for unlocking door us‐
ing request switch/transmitter
Driver's: Once,
All Doors: Tw i c e All Doors: Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice A
D,
E
Time for locking door automat‐
ically 60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A―
Walk-away auto lock function
operation/non-operational
Off
On/Off A ―
Beep volume when locking/
unlocking MediumHigh/
Medium/ Low/
Off A
D,
E
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