2020 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 warning lights

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
*Some models.7-51
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ItemFeatureFactory Set‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-93). Time until interior lights turn
off after closing door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A―
Time until interior lights turn
off automatically when any
door is not closed completely
30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A―
Auto-wiper control (page
4-51).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off*4A―
Daytime running lights
(page 4-50).Operational/non-operational On
On/Off ― ―
Auto headlight off*5 (page
4-45). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*6
A―
Auto-light control (page
4-45). Timing by which lig
hts turn on Medium High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A―
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-78).
Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-77). Operational/non-operational*1On
On/Off A ―
Lights-on reminder*7 (page
7-48). Warning beep volume
High High/Low/Off A ―
Coming home light (page
4-48).Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A―
Leaving home light (page
4-49).
Operational/non-operational On
On/Off A ―
Turn indicator (page 4-50). Beep volume LowHigh/Low A ―
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-51). Operational/non-operational On
On/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
9-12*Some models.
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Index
Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-25
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-21
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-25
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-29
Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type....................5-10
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-51
Coming Home Light......................... 4-48
Console Box...................................... 5-99
Convertible Top
Hardtop........................................ 3-41
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............... 3-36
Cruise Control................................. 4-111
Cruise control switch................. 4-111
Cruise main indication (white)............
....................................................4-111
Cruise set indication (green)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-17
Cup Holder........................................ 5-95
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-16
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-50
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-55
Rear window.......................... ..... 4-55
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Door Locks........................................3-13
Drive Selection..................................4-72
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-55
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-57
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission............... 4-44
Break-in period............................ 3-51
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-55
Driving on uneven road...............3-57
Floor mat..................................... 3-52
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-52
Overloading............. .................... 3-56
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-51
Winter driving............................. 3-53
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-67
DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-68
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-68
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-67
E
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks....................... ..... 7-31
Towing description...................... 7-30
Emission Control System..................3-26
Ending Screen Display......................4-70
Engine Coolant.........................................6-25
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Exhaust gas..................................3-27
Hood release................................ 6-20
Oil................................................ 6-23
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-15
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
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Index
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-51
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-27
Exterior Care..................................... 6-57Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-62
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-61
Convertible Top (Retractable
Hardtop) Maintenance................. 6-64
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance.................................6-62
Maintaining the finish................. 6-58
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-67
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-57
Headlights.................................... 4-45
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the tire.... ..................... 7-21
Removing a tire........................... 7-17
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-52
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-26
Washer......................................... 6-27
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-105
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-28
Gauge........................................... 4-15
Requirements............................... 3-25
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-69 Ending screen display................. 4-70
Fuel consumption display............4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-29
Fuses.................................................. 6-52
Panel description......................... 6-54
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
H
Hardtop.............................................. 3-41
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-57
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-52
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-57
Headlights Coming home light......................4-48
Control......................................... 4-45
Flashing....................................... 4-48
High-low beam............................ 4-48
Leaving home light..................... 4-49
Leveling....................................... 4-50
Head Restraint................................... 2-11
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-78 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-79
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............ .... 4-64
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-57
Hood Release.................................... 6-20
Horn...................................................4-56
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-33
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-93
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-47
Indicator Lights................................. 4-29
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Index
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-31
Wrench......................................... 4-31
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-26
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-12
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-25
Interior Care...................................... 6-67
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-70
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-70
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-69
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-68
Panel maintenance....................... 6-69
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-69
Seat belt maintenance..................6-67
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-68
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-68
Interior Lights Overhead light............................. 5-92
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-75
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-75
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-77
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-87
Camera and sensors..................... 4-76
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-105
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-78
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-81
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-75
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-109Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-98
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-101
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-92
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-23
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-4
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................. 3-10
Transmitter.....................................3-5
Key Left-in-trunk compartment Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-50
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-50
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Key Suspend Function...................... 3-10
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-51
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)............................................. 4-81 LDWS switch.............................. 4-84
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-51
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-49
Lighting Control................................4-45
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-48
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-42
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality.............................. .. 9-4
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-116
TowingRecreational towing.....................3-58
Trailer towing.............................. 3-58
Towing Description........................... 7-30
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-66 TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-66
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-92
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer................................... 4-17
Trip Meter......................................... 4-13
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-23
Emergency starting...................... 7-26
Emergency towing....................... 7-30
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-27
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-29
When the roof cannot be
closed........................................... 7-57
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Trunk Lid.......................................... 3-22 Inside trunk release lever............ 3-24
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-52
Turn Signals...................................... 4-50
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-92
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights.................................. 4-27
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-48
Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System warning beep.................. 7-50
Collision warning........................ 7-51
Excessive speed warning.............7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-49
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-50
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-49
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-51
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-48
Power steering warning buzzer....7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-50
Retractable hardtop warning
beep..............................................7-49
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-50
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windblocker.................................... 5-101
Windows
Power windows........................... 3-33
Windshield Washer........................... 4-54
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-52
Winter Driving.................................. 3-53
Wiper Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-29
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