Mazda MX-5 Miata User manual

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AWord to Mazda Owners

Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete

customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual

carefully and follow its recommendations.

Regular servicing of your vehicle by an expert repairer helps maintain both its

roadworthiness and its resale value. A world-wide network of Authorised Mazda Repairers

can help you with their professional servicing expertise.

Their specially trained personnel are best quali¿ed to service your Mazda vehicle properly

and exactly. Also, they are supported by a wide range of highly specialized tools and

equipment specially developed for servicing Mazda vehicles. When maintenance or service

is necessary we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure

and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the boot as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell

the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All speci¿cations and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at

Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in speci¿cations at any time without notice and without obligation.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options.As a result, you may ¿nd

some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Oct. 2016 (Print1)

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How to Use This Manual

We want to help you get the most driving

pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's

manual, when read from cover to cover,

can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of

the manual to best explain how to enjoy

your Mazda. By reading your manual, you

can ¿nd out about the features, important

safety information, and driving under

various road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual means

"Do not do this" or "Do not let this

happen".

References to left hand and right hand are

made as if facing in the same direction

the vehicle faces. Although this manual

explains a left-hand-drive model, it also

applies to right-hand-drive models.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

an alphabetical listing of all information in

your manual.

You'll ¿nd several WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

AWARNING indicates a situation in

which serious injury or death could

result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which bodily injury or damage to your

vehicle, or both, could result if the

caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information and

sometimes suggests how to make better

use of your vehicle.

The following symbol, located on some

parts of the vehicle, indicates that this

manual contains information related to the

part.

Please refer to the manual for a detailed

explanation.

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Table of Contents

Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1

Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt

system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Before Driving

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. 3

When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping. 4

Interior Features

Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio

system.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition. 6

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. 7

Customer Information

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. 8

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda. 9

Index 10

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1Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identi¿cation of your Mazda.

Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)...................................1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................1-4

Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................1-5

Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)................................1-7

Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................1-7

Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................1-9

Interior Equipment (View C) ......................................................1-10

Exterior Overview............................................................................1-12

Convertible Top (Soft Top).........................................................1-12

Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)......................................1-13

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)

Interior Equipment (View A)

 Door-lock knob .....................................................................................................page 3-20

 Turn and lane-change signal .................................................................................page 4-71

 Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-63

 Wiper and washer lever.........................................................................................page 4-72

 DSC OFF switch...................................................................................................page 4-89

 Tyre pressure monitoring system set switch.......................................................page 4-143

 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch.................................................................page 4-117

 LDWS switch......................................................................................................page 4-109

 i-stop OFF switch..................................................................................................page 4-21

 Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-30

 Door-lock switch...................................................................................................page 3-17

 Power window lock switch...................................................................................page 3-36

 Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-34

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)

 Audio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-69

 Instrument panel illumination knob......................................................................page 4-28

 Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-24

 Cruise control switches.......................................................................................page 4-134

 Push button start......................................................................................................page 4-4

 Retractable fastback switch...................................................................................page 3-51

 Hazard warning Àasher switch..............................................................................page 4-79

 Seat warmer switches..............................................................................................page 2-6

 Steering shift switches ..........................................................................................page 4-55

 Lock release lever .................................................................................................page 3-29

 Bonnet release handle ...........................................................................................page 6-14

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)

Interior Equipment (View B)

 SRS air bags..........................................................................................................page 2-33

 Air-conditioning system..........................................................................................page 5-2

 Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-77

 Audio system.........................................................................................................page 5-14

 Accessory socket.................................................................................................page 5-125

 External input terminal..........................................................................................page 5-71

 Drive selection switch...........................................................................................page 4-98

 Commander switch ...............................................................................................page 5-44

 Shift lever/Selector lever..............................................................................page 4-48, 4-51

 Fuse block (Left side) ...........................................................................................page 6-47

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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