2023 MAZDA MX5 MIATA display

SignalWarning
(Flashing)
Tire Pressure Moni ‐
toring System
Warning Light If the tire pressure monitoring system has a
malfunction, the tire pressure warning light
flashes. Have your vehicle checked by an Au thorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warnin g light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, it is dang erous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuver ing or braking. Vehicle drivabilit y could worsen and result in an
accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have
the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situa‐
tion that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indi ‐
cation
*
“Keyless System malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicato r light (amber) flashes, the en‐
gine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency oper‐
ation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal‐
er as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for St arting the Engine on page 4-10.
“Ignition is on” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition
off.
“Key not detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the fo llowing operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the
key to be detected.
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched offThe ignition is switched onAll doors are closed without switching the ignition off
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system ha s a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) OFF In ‐
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be oper‐
ated.
The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Retractable Hardtop
Warning Indication*
The message is displayed when the system ha s a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if ther
e is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify
that the warning light turns off.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart City Brake Sup ‐
port (SCBS) Warning
Light
*
The light turns on if the windshield is dirty
or there is a malfun ction in the system. Verify the reason wh
y the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu ‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in ‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated in Multi-information Display*
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

(Display example)
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneous ly or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-33.
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the selector lever is not in
the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal.Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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 excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Ve r i f y D i s p l a y C o n t e n t
Displays in the following cases:
Display
Indicated 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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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 the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼
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 display 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 obstruction 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.
2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractablehardtop switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.
Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-41.
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
3-41.

Multi-information
display indication
11. Switch the ignition OFF.
12. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
13. Partially peel back the cover on theright side from the 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 operate electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
2. Lift up the rear roof by hand.Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-57.
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side of the vehicle.

If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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