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Black plate (1,1) MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page1 Monday , June 12 2006 12:55 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (2,1) MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page2 Monday , June 12 2006 12:55 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our 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 find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page5 Monday , June 12 2006 12:55 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Knowi[...]

Black plate (6,1) MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page6 Monday , June 12 2006 12:55 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... ....................................................... ... 1-4 1-1 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page7 Monday , June 12 2[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page8 Monday , June 12 2006 12:55 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (9,1) Power door lock switch ............................................................. ........................ page 3-29 Outside mirror switch ................................................................ ........................ page 3-78 DSC OFF switch ................................................... .......................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The e q ui p ment and installation p osition varies b y model. 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-31 Rear window defros ter .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-56 Antenna ................................... ................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page12 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Seats ..................................................... .................................[...]

Black plate (14,1) Seats W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the supplemental restraint system and [...]

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. [...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever . If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Seat W armer í The seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition switch must be[...]

Black plate (17,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt has[...]

Black plate (18,1) W ARNING Do not operate a vehicl e with a damaged seat belt: Using a damaged seat b elt is dangerous. An accide nt could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequa te protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt syst ems in use during an accident [...]

Black plate (19,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Pe[...]

Black plate (20,1) Seat Belt W ARNING Always wear the seat belt with it correctly routed in its guide: W earing a seat belt without the seat belt routed in its guide is dangerous because the seat belt would not be able to provide adequate prote ction in an accident, which could result in serious injury. Seat belt guide q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. [...]

Black plate (21,1) W ARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerou s. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injur y . W ear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible. q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress[...]

Black plate (22,1) Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and passenger seat belt s are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems . For both these systems to work proper ly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents, the air b[...]

Black plate (23,1) W ARNING Do not modify the compo nents or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activati[...]

Black plate (24,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light const antly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If either of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an ac cident. W ARNING Never tamper w[...]

Black plate (25,1) W ARNING Do not use an extende r that is too long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protectio n and you could be seriously injured. Do not use the extende r or choose on e shorter in length if the distance between the exte[...]

Black plate (26,1) Driver seated/Passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle spe[...]

Black plate (27,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (28,1) T o reduce the chance of injuries caused by the deployment of the passenger air bag, there are two methods to deactivate the passen ger air bag for a child's safety as follows ― however the surest way to avoid the passenger air bag not deploying is to use the key and turn off the passenger air bag and not rely on the passe[...]

Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (30,1) W ARNING Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system on the front passeng er seat is dangerous: This vehicle is equipped with both a passenger seat weight sensor and a passenger air bag deactivation indic ator light (page 2-37). Even with the passeng er seat weight sensors, seating a child in a child-restraint system on the pass[...]

Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Always use a child-restrai nt system designed for use without a tether: Using a child-restraint syst em that requires a tether is da ngerous. Y our Mazda does not have a child-restrain t tether . The child-restraint system cannot be properly secured. In a collision, it could move and injure other occup ants as well as re[...]

Black plate (32,1) Installing a Child- Restraint System The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easily be converted into the automatic locking mode, which must be done to hold the child-restraint system. Some child-restraint systems also employ specially designed LA TCH attachments; refer to “ LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems ” (page 2-23). Follow th[...]

Black plate (33,1) 4. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. 5. Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation[...]

Black plate (34,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint syste m, be sure the belt fully retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before o[...]

Black plate (35,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint System Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems behind the passenger seat that slide through the passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position. Only LA TCH junior seats and infant carriers without upper tethers can be[...]

Black plate (36,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure Before installing a chil d-restraint syst em, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminated by using the key to turn the passen ger air bag off. Refer to Passenger seat weight sensor s on page 2-37. Refer to Passenger Air Bag Deac tivation Switch on[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated when using a rear- facing child-restraint syst em: Seating a child in a rear-facing ch ild- restraint system that is install ed on the passenger seat with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is extremely dang[...]

Black plate (38,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The passenger dashboard (pass enger air bag) l The outboard sides of the seatbac[...]

Black plate (39,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at lea[...]

Black plate (40,1) W ARNING Do not sit too close to a front door or lean against doors in v ehicles with side air bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the[...]

Black plate (41,1) W ARNING Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle: Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal prote ction bar (kangaroo bar , bull bar , push bar , or other simil ar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpect[...]

Black plate (42,1) Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch W ARNING Do not deactivate the passenger air bag unnecessar ily: Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off unnecessarily, the passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag. Serious injuries or even death could occur . W ith the exception of[...]

Black plate (43,1) The air bag deactivation switch turns off the passenger front and side air bags and the also seat belt pretensioner system. Make sure the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the ON position except when a passenger fitting the previ ous categories occupi es the front passenger seat. Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch Pa[...]

Black plate (44,1) In addition to using the key to deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and the also seat belt pretensioner system, the passenger front and side air bags and the also seat belt pretensioner system is also deactivated and the passen ger air bag deactivation indicator light is illuminated automatically when the tota l seat[...]

Black plate (45,1) 1. Inser t the key into the passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key clockwise until the key points to OFF . 2. Remove the key . 3. Make sure the air bag deactivati on indicator light remains illuminated when the igni tion is in the ON position. The passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretension[...]

Black plate (46,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two b asic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The passenger dashboard[...]

Black plate (47,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (4) (8) (7) (5) (2) (9) (3) (1) (6) (5) (1) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (2) Front crash sensor (3) Passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light (page 2-37) (4) Crash sensor and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (5) Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-10) (6) Passen[...]

Black plate (48,1) q Side Air Bag System Components í (2) (1) (3) (4) (1) Crash sensor and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (2) Side crash sensors (3) Side inflators and air bags (4) Seats 2-36 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page48 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (49,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a frontal imp act of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function[...]

Black plate (50,1) Passenger seat weigh t sensors Y our vehicle is also equipped with the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light. The deactivation indicator light illumin ates when the key is used to turn the passenger air bag off or the automatic function operates based on the passeng er seat weight sensors. These sensors are located under[...]

Black plate (51,1) If the passenger weight sensors are working properly , the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about 6 seconds it goes out. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the passenger seat Passe[...]

Black plate (52,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat: When an infant or small child sits on the passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The passeng er seat weight sensors will detect the increased t[...]

Black plate (53,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passen ger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner syst em on or off. l The passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the passen ger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicl[...]

Black plate (54,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-37). Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the sever[...]

Black plate (55,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following case[...]

Black plate (56,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have en ough impact force to activate the side air bags. l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side air bags. Non-a[...]

Black plate (57,1) q Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/sea t belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunction is indi[...]

Black plate (58,1) W ARNING Do not operate a vehicl e with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system compo nents must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see tha[...]

Black plate (59,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (60,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enable s the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key e[...]

Black plate (61,1) NOTE l The driver must carry the advanced key to ensure the system functions properly . l Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-70) for information regarding keys and engine starting. l (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-76) for information regarding keys and the prevention of vehicl e and vehicle[...]

Black plate (62,1) CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the foll owing conditions: l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. l The advanced key is near electronic de vices such as per[...]

Black plate (63,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct p ole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c[...]

Black plate (64,1) 3. Inser t a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an[...]

Black plate (65,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery powe r is low , or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become na[...]

Black plate (66,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the ad[...]

Black plate (67,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that the doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (p[...]

Black plate (68,1) q Opening the T runk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be opened by pressing the request switch on the under side of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch NOTE l If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the trunk lid will close. However, the trunk lid can be opened [...]

Black plate (69,1) NOTE l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. l (Automatic transmission) The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shif t lever is not in P. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. NO[...]

Black plate (70,1) 1. Make sure the advanced key is being carried. 2. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Depre ss the brake pedal. 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal dep ressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission)[...]

Black plate (71,1) 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushi ng the start knob in. 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the ST AR T position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, w[...]

Black plate (72,1) NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the igni tion switch has to be pushed in from the ACC position and turne d. Without being pushed in, the igni tion switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the ACC position. When leaving the vehicle, m[...]

Black plate (73,1) T ransmitter Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button T runk button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that [...]

Black plate (74,1) T o unlock both doors , press the unlock button again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning [...]

Black plate (75,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking wit[...]

Black plate (76,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY war ning light (red) rema ins illuminated, do not con tinue to drive the vehicl[...]

Black plate (77,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request switch for a front door is pressed while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indic ate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The start knob has not been returned to the [...]

Black plate (78,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

Black plate (79,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (80,1) Keys (without Advanc ed Key) W ARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating t[...]

Black plate (81,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors, and opens the power windows. It can also help you[...]

Black plate (82,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door is open. Also, the haza rd [...]

Black plate (83,1) The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flas h once. T o confirm that both doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE (Without the[...]

Black plate (84,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will tr[...]

Black plate (85,1) 2. Inser t a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Remove the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and[...]

Black plate (86,1) Door Locks W ARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with childre[...]

Black plate (87,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Lock Unlock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate[...]

Black plate (88,1) Locking, unlocking with key Both doors lock automaticall y when the driver's door is locked with the key . Both doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock fo[...]

Black plate (89,1) T runk Lid W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seri ously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when drivi ng: Exhaust gas enteri ng the cabin of a vehicle through an open trun[...]

Black plate (90,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the request switch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the request switch on the trunk lid while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless [...]

Black plate (91,1) The switch is mounted inside the trunk. OFF position ON position With advanced key W ith the switch in the ON position, the remote trunk lid release button can be operated. W ith the switch in the OFF position, the remote release button cannot be operated. T o open the trunk lid when the switch is in the OFF position, do one of t[...]

Black plate (92,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play a[...]

Black plate (93,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk end trim. Power Window[...]

Black plate (94,1) q Operating the Power Windows (T ype A) Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Close Open Driv er's window Passenger's window Auto-opening T o fully open the window automatically , pres[...]

Black plate (95,1) q Operating the Passenger Power Window (T ype B) T o open the window to the desir ed position, hold down the switch . T o close the window to the desired position, pull up the switch . Close Open Passenger's windo w q Opening the Power Windows from Outside í Both power windows can be opened from outside the vehicle after th[...]

Black plate (96,1) Retractable type key Lock button Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton T o stop this operation, press the unlock button. NOTE The window opening operat ion also can be stopped by pressing the lock button, panic button or trunk button. However, pressing these buttons wi ll operate their functions. Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARN[...]

Black plate (97,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid The remote fuel-filler lid relea se is mounted in the seat side box. T o open the seat side box, unlock it and pull the release catch. T o open the fuel-filler lid, pull on the remote fuel-filler lid release. q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it[...]

Black plate (98,1) Hood W ARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is no t closed and securely locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle[...]

Black plate (99,1) Convertible T op (Soft T op) í W indshield header T op latch assembly T op storage area Con vertible top's handles Label (The label indicates the position where con vertible top is to be held when lowering or raising it.) q Convertible T op Precautions W ARNING Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the [...]

Black plate (100,1) l Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. l Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or lowering the co nvertible top. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage. l When lowering the convertibl e top, mak[...]

Black plate (101,1) 6. Standi ng outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear . Center edge NOTE T o lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles. Con vertible top's handles 7. Contin ue to move the convertible top rearward while press in[...]

Black plate (102,1) q Raising the Convertible T op 1. Make sure the parking brake is appli ed. 2. Fully open the left and right window s. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Pull the unlock lever outward to disengage the lock. Unlock lev er 5. Standi ng outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it towards the vehicle fr[...]

Black plate (103,1) CAUTION Driving with the convertible top not fully locked could damag e the convertible top. If the red indicator is visible on the unlock button, the conv ertible top is not locked. After locki ng the convertible top, verify that the red indicator is not visible. Locked position Unlocked position Red indicator NOTE Make sure th[...]

Black plate (104,1) Detachable Hardtop (Canada) í Top latch assembly Side latch assembly Rear deck latch Rear deck stud Rear window defroster coupler 3-46 Knowing Y our Mazda í Some models. Doors and Locks MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page104 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (105,1) q Detachable Hardtop Precautions W ARNING Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the veh icle is moving: Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the deck or center console when the vehicle is moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden maneuver or collision you could be seriously injured or even killed.[...]

Black plate (106,1) 5. Remove the seat belt s from the belt guides. Belt guide 6. Slide the seats forward. Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2. 7. Fold the seatbacks forward. Refer to Seat Recline on page 2 -3. 8. Pull the levers and fully release the side latches. Side latch Lev er 9. After the side latc hes are fully relea sed, release the lever . 10[...]

Black plate (107,1) 12. Slide the hardtop rearward while pressing down on the rear deck latches to unlock the latc hes. Hardtop Rear deck latch 13. Lift the hardt op straight off the body to prevent damage to the rear deck latches and studs. Hardtop Rear deck stud W ARNING Be careful of the windshield's edges when getting into or out of the ve[...]

Black plate (108,1) 15. Disconnect the hardtop rear window defroster coupler (A) from the coupler (B), and remove the conv ertible top rear window defroster coupler (C) from its holder (D). (A) (B) (C) (D) 16. Connect the convert ible top's rear window defroster couple r (C) to the coupler (B). (C) (B) q Installing the Detachable Hardtop CAUTI[...]

Black plate (109,1) 7. Conne ct the rear window defros ter coupler . NOTE Connect the convertible top's rear window defroster couple r into the holder so that it does not rattle. 8. Make sure the top latch and the side latches on the hardtop are unlocked. Top latch assembly Side latch assembly 9. Align the rear deck latches with the rear deck [...]

Black plate (1 10,1) 10. Slide the hardtop forward while pressing down on the rear deck latches to lock the latc hes, and then verify that they are secure by attempting to lift the rear of the hardtop. Hardtop Rear deck latch CAUTION l Be careful not to strike the body with any of the protru ding hardtop latches. l The rear defogge r grid and the d[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 13. Make sure the hooks are engaged. Lift the side latches with the palm of your hand until the latches are locked. Side latch Hook CAUTION After installation , verify that all latches are secure. Oper ating the vehicle with unlocked latches may cause hardtop damage or loss. 14. Set the belt guides and the seats back to their o[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Convertible T op (Power Retractable Hardtop) í The power retractabl e hardtop opens/ closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle. When opening/closing the hardt op, the hardtop, deck and window glass operate together . The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck. T op latch assembly Close switch Open [...]

Black plate (1 13,1) q Power Retractable Hardtop Precautions W ARNING Always confirm that there are no people around the vehicle before operat ing the hardtop: If the hardtop were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in a n accident and serious injury from some one getting caugh t in the mechani sm. Always drive safely and observe the speed lim[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) l When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the wind. l Secure all loose objects insi de before driving with the hardtop down. l T o help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passen ger compartm ent stays dry , close the hardtop securely and lock both doors when leaving[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) q Opening the Power Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an autom atic transmission in Park (P), a manua l transmission in neutr al (N). 3. Start the Eng ine. NOTE Do not open/close the hardt op with the engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicl[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) NOTE If the windows are close d, the windows automatically open partially when the deck opens. 7. The hardt op opens. 8. The hardt op retracts under the deck. 9. The deck closes. NOTE When the operation is finished, a beep sound is heard and the operat ion indicator light turns off. q Closing the Power Retractable Hardtop 1. Pr[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) NOTE l When the close switch is pressed, a beep sound is heard. l The hardtop keeps closing and the operation indicator ligh t flashes while the close switch is pressed. l If the switch is released while the hardtop is closing, the hardt op stops closing. If the switch is pressed again, the hardtop resum es closing. 2. The deck[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE l When the operation is finished, a beep sound is heard and the operation indicator ligh t illuminates. l The power windows cannot be closed automatically . 6. Move the top latch slowly to make sure the anchor engages with the striker, then rotate the top latch to the lock position until a click sound is heard. Striker Anc[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) q The Power Retractable Hardtop Does not Close If the hardtop cannot be closed electrically by pressing the close switch, verify the power retractable hardt op operation conditions first. Refer to Operation Conditions on page 3-56. If the power retractabl e hardtop cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all me[...]

Black plate (120,1) 4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it is needed. W ARNING V erify that the ignition switch is in the LOCK position before manually operating the hardtop: Manually retracting the hardtop with the ignition switch not in the LOCK position is dangerous as the retractor motors could turn on suddenly and cause injury resulting f[...]

Black plate (121,1) NOTE The gear units are located underneath the deck. Bolt 3. Use the eyebol t to get enough torque on the short leg of the Allen wrench and turn the Allen wrench 4 times counterclockwise. Allen wrench Eyebolt 4. Disconne ct the eyebolt from the Allen wrench leaving the Allen wrench in place, and insert the threaded end of the ey[...]

Black plate (122,1) 6. Tighten the eyebolt by turning it clockwise 5 more times. Eyebolt 7. Unscrew the eyebolt now by turning it counterclockwise. 8. Inser t the threaded end of the eyebolt through the guide. Guide Eyebolt 9. Press the eyebolt against the sector gear . Sector gear Eyebolt Guide 10. Press and rotate the sector gear rearward to rele[...]

Black plate (123,1) 12. Do the same procedure on the other side. 13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one on each side of the vehicle, and open the deck completely . CAUTION l Lift the deck using tw o adults. Doing it alone could resul t in injury or the deck lid mechanism being twisted which could damage it. l Do not let go of the deck lid on bo[...]

Black plate (124,1) 2. Grasp the hardt op along the side and rear surfaces and lift it up enoug h to create a clearance behind the rear glass. 3. Grasp the hardtop along its side surfa ce and the rear area of the rear glass, pull the hardtop towards the front of the vehicle, and completely close it. 4. Lock the top latch. Refer to Closing the Power[...]

Black plate (125,1) T o the inside of the vehicle T rim Rope T o the outside of the vehicle Rope Links NOTE Always route the one end of the rope to inside of the vehicle. If it is not inside the vehicle, it will be difficult to service the hardtop at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 3. Do the same procedure on the other side. 4. Close the deck uniforml[...]

Black plate (126,1) Rope 6. Lightl y move the deck and verify that it is secured completel y . 7. Open the trunk using the key , and tie the rope to the bracket and knot it twice so that it does not loose n. Rope Bracket CAUTION T ie the ropes securely so that the deck does not open while the vehicle is being driven. NOTE Open the trunk using the k[...]

Black plate (127,1) q When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated If an improper operation is performed or a system malfunction has occurred, the indicator light or a warning beep is activated to notify the user of improper operation or a system malfunction. W arning What to check A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close switch is pressed[...]

Black plate (128,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is gove[...]

Black plate (129,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the[...]

Black plate (130,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (includin g auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason , and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting t[...]

Black plate (131,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by[...]

Black plate (132,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wit[...]

Black plate (133,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. For[...]

Black plate (134,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when both doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or t[...]

Black plate (135,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside d oor- lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and[...]

Black plate (136,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle[...]

Black plate (137,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. W ARNING Always return the outside m[...]

Black plate (138,1) W ARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-80 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 Monday , June [...]

Black plate (139,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

Black plate (140,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or [...]

Black plate (141,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flamma ble: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (142,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your v[...]

Black plate (143,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, an[...]

Black plate (144,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-thr[...]

Black plate (145,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. Do not rely on ABS as a su[...]

Black plate (146,1) Rocking the V ehicle W ARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire co uld overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo mu[...]

Black plate (147,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Don't go faster than 120 km/ h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure shown on the tires. Y our[...]

Black plate (148,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Dry wet brakes by drivin g very slowly and applying the brakes light ly until brake performance returns to norma l: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whe[...]

Black plate (149,1) T railer T owing The Mazda MX-5 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda MX-5. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-1 1 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page149 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (150,1) 4-12 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page150 Monday , June 12 2006 12:56 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (151,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (152,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-17). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK position. 3.[...]

Black plate (153,1) Automatic T ransmission V ehicle W ARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the veh icle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. Y ou will lose steering contro l and a serious accident could occur . (For vehicles equipped with the a[...]

Black plate (154,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is con trolled by the spark ignition system. This system meet s all Canadian Interference-Causing Equ ipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depre [...]

Black plate (155,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . W ARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned of[...]

Black plate (156,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with a greate r amount of force than is required so that the vehicl e holds in the stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the relea[...]

Black plate (157,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. W ARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: [...]

Black plate (158,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (159,1) W ARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes co uld fail and cause a serious accide nt. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Manual T ransmission Operation q Manual T ransmission Shift Pattern 5-speed transmission 6-speed transmission Neutr[...]

Black plate (160,1) (6-speed transmission) V ehicles wi th 6-speed trans mission are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. W ARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfac es or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, o[...]

Black plate (161,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda St[...]

Black plate (162,1) Automatic T ransmission Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE This Sport A T has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transmission - g[...]

Black plate (163,1) q T ransmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transmissio n and prevents the rear wheels from rotating. W ARNING Always set the shift lever to P AND set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicl e i[...]

Black plate (164,1) M (Manual) M is the manual shif t mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever or steering shift switches. Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-14). q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shift from P: 1. Depre ss and hold the bra[...]

Black plate (165,1) Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds , the gear position indicator will flas h twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. l If the automatic trans mission fluid [...]

Black plate (166,1) T o shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switch es, tap either of the UP switches tow ard you once with yo ur fingers. UP switches W ARNING Keep your hands on the steering whee l rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches: Putting your hands inside the rim o f the steering wheel when using the s[...]

Black plate (167,1) T o shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of the DOWN switches away from you once with your thumb. DO WN switches W ARNING Do not use engine braking on sli ppery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes [...]

Black plate (168,1) Shifting specification Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. Gear V ehicle speed M1 → M2 Between 0 and 18 km/h (0 and 1 1 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. M2 → M3 M3 → M4 Between 22 and 32 km/h (13 and[...]

Black plate (169,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when y ou need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing anot[...]

Black plate (170,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Do not use the cruis e control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. l Hilly terrain l St[...]

Black plate (171,1) 3. Press down the cruise control switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Cruise control switch Don't continue to hold the switch . Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET functi[...]

Black plate (172,1) NOTE Accelerate if yo u want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Greater speed will not interfere with it or change the set speed. T ake your foot off the acc elerator to return to the set speed. q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press down the cruise control switch and hold it. The vehicle will gradual ly slow .[...]

Black plate (173,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects dr[...]

Black plate (174,1) q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (175,1) CAUTION l The DSC may not operat e correctly unless the following are observed: l Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. l Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. l Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not operat e correctly when tire chains are used or [...]

Black plate (176,1) NOTE If the battery is disco nnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/ DSC indicator light illuminates. T o make the DSC operable, do the following procedure wi th the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the ste[...]

Black plate (177,1) NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for a second or more , the TCS/DSC system may become inoperative due to the system detecting switch troub le. If the TCS/ DSC system becomes inoper ative, the TCS/DSC and the DSC OFF indicator lights illumin ate simultaneously . In this ca se, turn off the engine and restart it to[...]

Black plate (178,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicl e manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation [...]

Black plate (179,1) W ARNING If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep so[...]

Black plate (180,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air press ures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light rema ins illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then v erify that it goes out. l T ires can loose a little air quite naturally over time and [...]

Black plate (181,1) l When using the following devices in the vehicle that may cause radio interference with the receiver unit . l A digital device such as a personal computer . l A current convert er device such as a DC-AC converter . l When excess snow or ice adheres to the vehicle, especially around the wheels. l When the tire press ure sensor b[...]

Black plate (182,1) NOTE If the vehicle is drive n within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring syst em warning light will flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have been registered. If this happens, park the vehicle for about 15 minutes , after which the sensor ID signal code will register upon driving the ve[...]

Black plate (183,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector ............................................... ... page 5-34 T achometer ...................... .........................................[...]

Black plate (184,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T rip meter Odometer Selector Trip meter B Press [...]

Black plate (185,1) T rip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two tri ps. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selec t[...]

Black plate (186,1) CAUTION Driving with an overhea ted engine can cause serious engine da mage (page 7-19). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illumina tes or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warni[...]

Black plate (187,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. Dim Bright Driving Y our Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5-37 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page187 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (188,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-40 Charging System W arning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-42 ABS W arning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light 5-42 Low Fuel W arning Lig[...]

Black plate (189,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-44 Automatic Transmis sion W arning Light 5-44 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-45 Flat Tire W arning Light 5-47 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-47 Security Indicator Light 5-48 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-49 Shift [...]

Black plate (190,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (191,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (192,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Check Engine Light This indicator light illumina tes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. If this light comes on while drivi ng, the v[...]

Black plate (193,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light signa ls that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne[...]

Black plate (194,1) Driver seated/Passenger seated The seat belt warning ligh t/beep reminds the passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flash[...]

Black plate (195,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) W arning Light í This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. W ARNING If the tire pre[...]

Black plate (196,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire [...]

Black plate (197,1) q Flat Tire W arning Light í This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. W arning light illuminates/Warning beep sounds If the tire pressures decreas e extremely after the TPMS warning light has illuminated, or if a tire is punctured, the flat tire warning light also [...]

Black plate (198,1) l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back insi de the vehicle. l The start knob has not been [...]

Black plate (199,1) q Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to- pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear pos[...]

Black plate (200,1) NOTE If the battery is disco nnected or a fuse is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/ DSC indicator light illuminates. T o make the DSC operable, do the following procedure wi th the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the ste[...]

Black plate (201,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard for a specified perio d of time. Refer to Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep on page 5-43. q Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LO[...]

Black plate (202,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the contr ol lever . Switch Position Headlights Off Of f On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharging the battery , don't leave the lights on whi le [...]

Black plate (203,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Dayti[...]

Black plate (204,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn O[...]

Black plate (205,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. [...]

Black plate (206,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operat e continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-27). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazd[...]

Black plate (207,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. De[...]

Black plate (208,1) 5-58 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page208 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (209,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (210,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (211,1) V ent Operation Button q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Y ou can direct air flow by rotating the vent. Opening/closing vents The two outside vents can be opened and closed with center button. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air bei[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Y ou will feel more comfortable by using the OPEN MODE when opening the roof. Dashboard V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Dashboard V ents (OPEN MODE) Dashboard and Floor V ents (OPEN MODE) Floor Vents (OPEN MODE) 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System MX-5_8V80-EA-[...]

Black plate (213,1) Control Panel í Mode selector dial T emperature control dial Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow F ast T urn the dial to adjust to the desired fan spe[...]

Black plate (214,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE T urn the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position for maximum comfort while the roof is open. A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is o[...]

Black plate (215,1) W ARNING Do not use the recir culated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy wea ther is dangerous as it will cause the wi ndows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the or position. 2. Set the tem[...]

Black plate (216,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-35). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air condition er off (page 7-19). NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature c[...]

Black plate (217,1) NOTE l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature contr ol dial to the extreme hot position and turn the fan control dial fully clockwi se. l If warm air is desired at the floor , set the mode selector dial to the position. l In the , ,o r position, the air conditioner is automatically turne d on (however, the indicator light d[...]

Black plate (218,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car was h facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When [...]

Black plate (219,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (220,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (221,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit[...]

Black plate (222,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penc[...]

Black plate (223,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anyt hing that can damage, war p, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the sa[...]

Black plate (224,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-com mercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-gener ating) real time broadcasting (terrest rial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via[...]

Black plate (225,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playba ck or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fr[...]

Black plate (226,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3 ) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag displ ay l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been inpu[...]

Black plate (227,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rat e. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression accordi ng to compression conditions and this allows for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . Interior Comfort Audio System 6-19 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page227 Monday , June[...]

Black plate (228,1) MEMO 6-20 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page228 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (229,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-22 Clock ........................................................... .................................................. ......[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio[...]

Black plate (231,1) BOSE Sound System- equipped model *2 *2 *1 If your vehicle is not equipped with rear speakers, a djust the power/ volume dial so the level is even. *2 Depe nding on the mode selec ted, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T u[...]

Black plate (232,1) The following seven modes are avail able. Select the desired mode a ccording to use. Mode Use V olume change ALC does not operate. No change Use when the roof is closed. Three levels are available. Minimum Medium Maximum Use when the roof is open. Three levels are available. Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to[...]

Black plate (233,1) MEMO 6-25 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page233 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (234,1) q Clock Hour/Minute set switch Clock/Display switch 12/24-hour clock time switch Display Setting the time The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. 1. T o adjus t the time, pull up the clock/ display switch for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The clock's current time will[...]

Black plate (235,1) NOTE l When the clock/display switch is released, the seconds are reset to “ 00 ” . l If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle's battery is disco nnected), the clock will need to be reset. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-27 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page235 Monday , June 12 2006 1[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Satellite button Display Manual tuning dial Seek tuning/APC switch Electric serial number switch Scan/Auto memory switch Channel preset switches Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the[...]

Black plate (237,1) Seek tuning Pulling up or pressing do wn the seek tuning/APC switch will cause the tuner to seek a higher or low er frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to, pull up or press down and hold the seek tuning/A PC switch the frequency wi ll continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Pull up the scan/auto memory switch [...]

Black plate (238,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles e quipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quali ty programming coast to coast via satellite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio un[...]

Black plate (239,1) MEMO 6-31 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page239 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Load button CD slot Display CD play button CD eject button T rack up/do wn switch Repeat button Random button Scan/Auto memory switch Fast-forward/Re verse switch Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mecha nism will set the CD and begin play . T[...]

Black plate (241,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Pull up the scan/auto memory switch during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Pull up the scan/auto memory switch once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will r[...]

Black plate (242,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Disc down b utton Load button CD slot Display CD play button Channel preset buttons CD eject button T rack up/do wn switch Clock/Display switch Disc up button Repeat button Random button Scan/Auto memory switch Fast-forward/Re verse switch T ype Playable data Music CD/MP3 CD player · Music [...]

Black plate (243,1) Inserting CDs into desired tray num ber 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inser ted to the desired tray number[...]

Black plate (244,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playing Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is in[...]

Black plate (245,1) During MP3 CD playback (T rack repeat) 1. Press the repeat button ( ) during playback to play the current track repeatedly . “ RPT ” is displayed. 2. T o cancel the repeat play , press the button again after 3 seconds. (Folder repeat) 1. Press the repeat button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 se[...]

Black plate (246,1) MP3 CD Folder number/T rack number Disc number/File number/Elapsed time display Disc tray number File name Folder name Album name (ID3 T ag) Song name (ID3 T ag) Artist name (ID3 T ag) NOTE (MP3 CD) l “ NO TITLE ” will be displayed when the display is switched for a file without a file, track or other name input. l This unit[...]

Black plate (247,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (248,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When [...]

Black plate (249,1) NOTE CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: l SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio syste m. l CD has not been inserted. q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Pull up or press down the seek switch, the radio switches to the next/previous [...]

Black plate (250,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (251,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front. q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Overhead Light Switch Position Overhead Light Light off Light on when any door is open Light on q T runk Light Switch Position T runk Light Light off Light on when the trunk is open I[...]

Black plate (252,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Never use a cu p 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 cups or drink cans in cu p holders: Putting objects other than cups or drink can[...]

Black plate (253,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bott le holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments W ARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o redu[...]

Black plate (254,1) q Seat Side Box T o open, pull the release catch. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Lock Unlock q Back T rim Storage Box í Small items can be stored in the back trim storage box. With the lid Without the lid T o use the back trim storage box 1. T o use the desired storage box, slide the s[...]

Black plate (255,1) Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W [...]

Black plate (256,1) Windblocker This windblocker reduces rear wi nd blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down. T o use the windblocker, lift it upright. 6-48 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page256 Monday , June 12 2006 12:57 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (257,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (258,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (259,1) Flat Tir e í Either run-flat tires or conventional tires are equipped on your Mazda depending on the specification, there fore the procedure for repairing a flat tire differs depending on the type of tire. Before driving, make sure which type of tire is equipped on your Mazda. If you cannot identify your tire type, consult an A[...]

Black plate (260,1) V ehicles wi th run-flat tir es can be driven even with a punctured tire under the following conditions. Maximum vehicle speed with a punctured run-flat tire: 90 km/h (55 mph) Maximum driving distance wi th a punctured rum-flat tire: 80 km (49 miles) CAUTION The maximum driving distance may be shorter depending on the drivi ng c[...]

Black plate (261,1) T ool Storage T ools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. T owing/T iedown Power retractable hardtop emergenc y tool bag T ool bag rope Glove bo x Lug wrench Jack Jack Lev er eyebolt hexagonal wrench Some models. Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergenc y Flat T ire Repair Kit T runk room In Case of an Emergency[...]

Black plate (262,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt countercloc kwise. W ing bolt Jack T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tir e Repair Kit í The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a tempo[...]

Black plate (263,1) q About the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the follow ing items. T ire sealant Injection hose Compressor Instruction Repaired tire sticker V alve core tool Spare valv e core Speed restriction sticker Case W ARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant: Ingestion of ti[...]

Black plate (264,1) NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be reused . Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The period of effective use for the tire sealant has exp ired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bo[...]

Black plate (265,1) NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _ 30°C. In extremely cold temperat ures (0°C (32°F) or below), the tir e sealant hardens easily and injection of the sealant will be difficult. W arm the sealant inside the vehicl e before doing the injection work. 6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw on th[...]

Black plate (266,1) 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tir e. V alve NOTE The tire sealant cannot be reused . Purchase a new tire sealant kit at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 1 1. Pull out the injection hose from the valve. Reinsert the valve core into [...]

Black plate (267,1) 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. V alve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compr essor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (page 6-47). Compressor plug Center console Compressor CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the elect rical socket, make su[...]

Black plate (268,1) NOTE l Check the tire inflation pressure label (driver's door fram e) for the correct tire inflation pressure. l Do not use the compre ssor for longer than 10 minutes because using the compressor for long periods could damage it. l If the tire does n ot inflate, repair of the tire may not be possi ble. If the tire does not [...]

Black plate (269,1) CAUTION l A tire that has been temporarily repaired with the tire sealant cannot be reused. Mazda recommends replacing the tire with a new one. l The wheel can be reused after any sealant adhering to it is wiped off and carefully inspected. However, replace the tire valve with a new one. q Inspecting the IMS Emergency Flat Tire [...]

Black plate (270,1) 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an autom atic transmission in Park (P), a manua l transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher . 4. Have everyone get out of the ve hicle and away from the vehicle and traf[...]

Black plate (271,1) W ARNING Use only the front and rear jacki ng positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recom mended in th[...]

Black plate (272,1) q Locking Lug Nuts If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove box and mailing it in the accompanying enve[...]

Black plate (273,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to[...]

Black plate (274,1) W ARNING Always securely and correctly tight en the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same config u[...]

Black plate (275,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING T urn off the ignition switc h and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: W orking near the cooling fan when it is r[...]

Black plate (276,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operat ing, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low , look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda [...]

Black plate (277,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (278,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (279,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Do not jump-start[...]

Black plate (280,1) Discharged battery Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Jumper cables Booster battery 7-24 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page280 Monday , June 12 2006 12:58 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (281,1) 1. Remove the rubber hose from the battery cover . 2. Remove the battery cover from its right side. 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 4. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster ba[...]

Black plate (282,1) NOTE l Before installing the batt ery cover, make sure both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of batt ery) are connected with the cables route d toward the right and back of the battery as shown in the figure. l V erify that the covers a re securely installed. Push-Starting Do not push-start your[...]

Black plate (283,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground. If [...]

Black plate (284,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tied own hooks under the front and rear for tow ing. They are designed ONL Y for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper . q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wrench, and jack lever from the trunk (page 7-5). 2. W[...]

Black plate (285,1) Lug wrench Rear 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . In Case of an Emergency Emergency T owing 7-29 MX-5_8V8[...]

Black plate (286,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 whee ls. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-27) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-28) and carefully follow the inst[...]

Black plate (287,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (288,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (289,1) Scheduled Maintenance (North America) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of b[...]

Black plate (290,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Engin[...]

Black plate (291,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) Flat tire rep[...]

Black plate (292,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles[...]

Black plate (293,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

Black plate (294,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materi[...]

Black plate (295,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter[...]

Black plate (296,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIII Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I Brake fluid R R R Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate eve[...]

Black plate (297,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (298,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflati[...]

Black plate (299,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RR[...]

Black plate (300,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I Brake fluid R R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Ti[...]

Black plate (301,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America and Mexico) NOTE l After the prescribed perio d, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. l As the result of visual examination or functional meas urement of a system's operation (performance), correct , clean, or repla ce as required. (Insp ect, [...]

Black plate (302,1) q Schedule Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Engine valve clearance [...]

Black plate (303,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Tires (with inflation pressure adj[...]

Black plate (304,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (305,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (306,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperat ure, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. 8-20 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page306 Monday , June 12 2006 12:58 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (307,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir / Clutch fluid reservoir (only for manual transmission model) W asher fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Battery Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid cap Air filter Fuse block Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-21 MX-5_8V80[...]

Black plate (308,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil shoul d be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CA[...]

Black plate (309,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to[...]

Black plate (310,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN TH E ENGINE IS HOT : A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in[...]

Black plate (311,1) If it's at or ne ar L, add enough coolan t to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F . CAUTION l Radiator coolant will damag e paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. l Use only soft (dem ineralized) wat er in the coolant mix ture. W ater that contains minerals will cu[...]

Black plate (312,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clut ch linings. If it is exce ssive[...]

Black plate (313,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION T o avoid damage to the power steer ing pump, don't operat e the vehicle for long periods when the powe r steering fluid level is low . NOTE Use specified power steer ing fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change[...]

Black plate (314,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Use plain water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil[...]

Black plate (315,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean wi ndows. l T o prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with forei gn [...]

Black plate (316,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the[...]

Black plate (317,1) Battery W ARNING W ash hands after handling the battery and related accessories : Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to [...]

Black plate (318,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. 8-32 Maintenance [...]

Black plate (319,1) NOTE l Remove the rubber hose first, and then battery cover before performing battery maintenance. Battery cov er Rubber hose l Before installing the batt ery cover, make sure both of the cables connecting the negative battery terminal (right side of batt ery) are connected with the cables route d toward the right and back of th[...]

Black plate (320,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handli[...]

Black plate (321,1) NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel a nd cause[...]

Black plate (322,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the follow ing: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of different sizes or types at the same time l T ires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a consta[...]

Black plate (323,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is indicated with 4 digit. [...]

Black plate (324,1) Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear . Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots. 8-38 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page324 Monday , June 12 2006 12:58 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (325,1) Light Bulbs High-mount brake light License plate lights T runk light Rev erse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights / T aillights Side-marker lights Overhead light Head lights (High beam) Parking light Front fog lights Headlights (Low beam) Front turn signal lights Side-marker lights Some models. Maintenance and Care Owner[...]

Black plate (326,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Never touch the [...]

Black plate (327,1) NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children. Low-beam bulbs (Xenon fusion bulbs) Y ou cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself.[...]

Black plate (328,1) 5. Pull off the sealing cover . 6. Unho ok the bulb retaining sprin g. 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Careful ly remove the socket and bulb assembly by pulling it straight back. 9. Remove the headlight bulb from the socket. 10. Install the new socket and bulb assembly in the reverse ord[...]

Black plate (329,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclock wise and remove them, then remove the mudgu ard. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise, and carefully pull it backward. 5. Disconne ct the socket and bulb assembly from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the conne[...]

Black plate (330,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclock wise and remove them, then remove the mudgu ard. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Parking lights 1. Turn the [...]

Black plate (331,1) 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Brake lights/T aillight s, Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove them, then remove the trunk end trim. Remov al Installation 2. On the side the bulb is to be repla ced[...]

Black plate (332,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light 1. Wrap a flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the cover . 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk[...]

Black plate (333,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon [...]

Black plate (334,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not wor k and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follo w t[...]

Black plate (335,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 30 A Cooling fan 2 F AN 7.5 A Cooling fan 3 DEFOG 20 A Rear window defroster 4 H/CLEAN ―― 5 ROOM 15 A Overhead lights, Luggage compartment light, For protection of various circuits 6 IG KEY2 15 A For protection of var[...]

Black plate (336,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 17 BTN 30 A For protection of various circuits 18 MAIN 120 A For protection of all circuits 19 EGI INJ 10 A Injector 20 EGI COMP1 10 A Engine control system 21 EGI COMP2 10 A Engine control system 22 HEAD LOW L 15 A Headligh t low beam (LH) 23 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headligh t low beam (RH) [...]

Black plate (337,1) Fuse block (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 ACC 7.5 A Audio system, Power control mirror 2 AUX PWR 15 A Accessory Socket 3 METER 15 A Instrument cluster 4 SEA T W ARM 20 A Seat warmer í 5 ILLUMI 7.5 A Illumination 6 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner í 7 ENGINE 7.5 A Engine control system, For protect[...]

Black plate (338,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (339,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (340,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

Black plate (341,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately . When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rins e off all soap with lukewarm or cold water . Don't allow soap to dry on the finis[...]

Black plate (342,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleane rs, or strong detergents contai ning highly alkaline or cau stic agents on chrome- plated or anodized aluminum pa rts. This may resul t in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for i[...]

Black plate (343,1) q Convertible T op Maintenance í The convertible top is made of a speci al high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining , and loss of luster will result. Maintain it under these guidelines. W ashing Don't wait until the convertible top gets really dirty b efore cleaning it. Dirt that&ap[...]

Black plate (344,1) CAUTION l Don't use an automati c car wash. l Don't use strong soap, chemical detergents, or hot water, and don't wash the hardtop in direct sunlight or when the surface is warm. Thoroughly rinse wi th lukewarm or cold water . Don't allow soap to dry on the finish. W axing W ax the hardt op when water no long[...]

Black plate (345,1) Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner . Clean it with a mild soap solution good for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner . T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stain[...]

Black plate (346,1) 8-60 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page346 Monday , June 12 2006 12:58 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (347,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assis[...]

Black plate (348,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (349,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) [...]

Black plate (350,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz[...]

Black plate (351,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (352,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (353,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (354,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (355,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model o[...]

Black plate (356,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (357,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 [...]

Black plate (358,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (359,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regul ations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may mak[...]

Black plate (360,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (361,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (362,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (363,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (364,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerni ng the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a [...]

Black plate (365,1) T ype Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page365 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (366,1) Ke yless entry system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page366 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (367,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t[...]

Black plate (368,1) W ARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly infla ted and not overl oaded: Driving with improper ly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous . Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is[...]

Black plate (369,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (370,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (371,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (372,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (373,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanati[...]

Black plate (374,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates ho[...]

Black plate (375,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (376,1) W ARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis accordi ng to the recommended tire inflatio n pressure on the tire label and in conjunct ion with the information in this owner's manual : Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures [...]

Black plate (377,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (378,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (379,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip diffe rential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of di[...]

Black plate (380,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Regarding the manuf acturing week and year is indicated with 4 digi[...]

Black plate (381,1) V ehicle Loading W ARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: T owing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not b een designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to[...]

Black plate (382,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (383,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (384,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination weight of occupants an d cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupan[...]

Black plate (385,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or struc tural damage, seriou s damage to the vehicle, or loss of c[...]

Black plate (386,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Imp[...]

Black plate (387,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals b[...]

Black plate (388,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo shoul d never exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determ ine the combination weight of the driver and passen gers that will be ridi ng [...]

Black plate (389,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei[...]

Black plate (390,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (391,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. P[...]

Black plate (392,1) 9-46 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page392 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (393,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (394,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (395,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page395 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (396,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) Compression ratio 10.8 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -36AH/5HR Spark-plug number L3G2 18 110 *1 , L3Y1 18 110 Spark-plug gap 1.25 ― 1.3[...]

Black plate (397,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt) Manual transmission oil 5-speed transmission 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) 6-speed transmission 2.1 L (2.2 U[...]

Black plate (398,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 65 H9 ( ― ) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 ( ― ) Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ― ) Parking lights 5 W5W ( ― ) Fog lights í 55 H11 ( ― ) Side-marker lights 5 ― ( ― ) High-mount brake light *1 1 ― ([...]

Black plate (399,1) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-47. Specifications 10-7 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page399 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (400,1) 10-8 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page400 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (401,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page401 Monday , June 12 2006 12:59 AM Form No.8V80-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (402,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-47 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-17 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-17 Auxiliary key ....[...]

Black plate (403,1) C Convertible T op Power Retractable Hardtop ........ 3-54 Soft T op ...................................... 3-41 Cruise Control ....................... ............ 5-20 Cup Holder .................... ................. ... 6-44 Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n ............... ..... 5[...]

Black plate (404,1) F Fuses ................................................. 8-47 Panel description ............... ......... 8-49 Replacement ................... ............ 8-47 G Glove Box ......................................... 6-45 H Hazard W arning Flasher ................. ... 5-57 Hazardous Driving .. ............................ 4-7 He[...]

Black plate (405,1) O Odometer and Trip Mete r ............... ... 5-34 Outside Mirrors ..................... ............ 3-78 Overhead Lights .................... ............ 6-43 Overheating ........................... ............ 7-19 Overloading .......................... ............ 4-10 P Paint Damage .................................... [...]

Black plate (406,1) T T iedown Hook .......................................... 7-28 T ire Infor mation ................................ 9-23 T ire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-30 T ire pressure monitoring system warning light ... ........................... 5-28 T ires and wheels ..................[...]