Owner's Manual
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MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Seats ...page 2-2 Seat belt ...page 2-4 Air bags ...page 2-20 Power door lock switch ...page 3-10 Power window switches ...page 3-16 Hood release handle ...page 3-18 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-34 Rearview mirror ...page 3-34 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-8 AT shift lever ...page 5-10 Cruise control switches ...page 5-14 Instrument cluster ...page 5-18 Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-29 Fog...
MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Seats ...page 2-2 Seat belt ...page 2-4 Air bags ...page 2-20 Power door lock switch ...page 3-10 Power window switches ...page 3-16 Hood release handle ...page 3-18 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-34 Rearview mirror ...page 3-34 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-8 AT shift lever ...page 5-10 Cruise control switches ...page 5-14 Instrument cluster ...page 5-18 Lighting control/Turn signals ...page 5-29 Fog...
Owner's Manual
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... all doors and the trunk lid when leaving your children will not find or play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. NOTE Unlock Lock qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter í The doors can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Turn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to keyless entry...
... all doors and the trunk lid when leaving your children will not find or play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. NOTE Unlock Lock qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter í The doors can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Turn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to keyless entry...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger compartment stays dry, close the top securely and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on the top or near the back window when raising or lowering the top. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page63 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (63,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks l Before lowering or raising the top, stop or collision, they can also cause water...
... passenger compartment stays dry, close the top securely and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on the top or near the back window when raising or lowering the top. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page63 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (63,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks l Before lowering or raising the top, stop or collision, they can also cause water...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake. 2. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. 3. Unlock the top latches and open them fully. 7. If it still sounds loose (rattles) after being locked by pushing up with the top unlocked could damage the top. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRaising the Convertible Top 1. Park the vehicle on...
... the parking brake. 2. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. 3. Unlock the top latches and open them fully. 7. If it still sounds loose (rattles) after being locked by pushing up with the top unlocked could damage the top. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRaising the Convertible Top 1. Park the vehicle on...
Owner's Manual
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... the hardtop, lower the antenna. Park the vehicle on a level surface and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Don't drive through an automatic car wash; Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches. Removing the hardtop while it may damage the hardtop. Top latch Unlock button l l 4. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page68 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRemoving the...
... the hardtop, lower the antenna. Park the vehicle on a level surface and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Don't drive through an automatic car wash; Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches. Removing the hardtop while it may damage the hardtop. Top latch Unlock button l l 4. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page68 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRemoving the...
Owner's Manual
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... confirm that the rear window defroster coupler is completely lowered before installing the hardtop, otherwise damage will occur to remember when storing the detachable hardtop. l l l qInstalling the Detachable Hardtop 4. Park the vehicle on the hardtop. Store the hardtop in a dry clean area, and cover it in the locked position. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. 3. l Do not place...
... confirm that the rear window defroster coupler is completely lowered before installing the hardtop, otherwise damage will occur to remember when storing the detachable hardtop. l l l qInstalling the Detachable Hardtop 4. Park the vehicle on the hardtop. Store the hardtop in a dry clean area, and cover it in the locked position. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. 3. l Do not place...
Owner's Manual
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.... This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Any loss of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid full-throttle starts. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (86,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special...
.... This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, and life of time. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Any loss of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid full-throttle starts. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (86,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special...
Owner's Manual
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...instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-14 Cruise Control í ...5-14 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-18 Meters and Gauges ...5-18 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-22 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-22 Beep Sounds ...5-28 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Daytime Running Lights (Canada) ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Rear Window...
...instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-14 Cruise Control í ...5-14 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-18 Meters and Gauges ...5-18 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-22 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-22 Beep Sounds ...5-28 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Daytime Running Lights (Canada) ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... (95,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is started in this position. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be...
... (95,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is started in this position. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be...
Owner's Manual
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... start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Whether the engine is dangerous. This will require more than usual. l 5-4 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Otherwise, you pump the brake. Don't continue coasting when the engine is stalled or turned off is cold or warm, it idle for more effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident. WARNING...
... start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Whether the engine is dangerous. This will require more than usual. l 5-4 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Otherwise, you pump the brake. Don't continue coasting when the engine is stalled or turned off is cold or warm, it idle for more effort, and the brake's power-assist could cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident. WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... ABS warning light stays on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. If one is normal when the ABS operates. The driver will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed...
... ABS warning light stays on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop under normal circumstances. If one is normal when the ABS operates. The driver will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed...
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is dangerous. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; This is conventional, as possible. Neutral position 6-speed transmission Neutral position The shift...
... WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is dangerous. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; This is conventional, as possible. Neutral position 6-speed transmission Neutral position The shift...
Owner's Manual
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... running faster than idle. The sudden change in heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down while driving on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which could lead to skid. CAUTION Do not shift into a driving gear. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission...
... running faster than idle. The sudden change in heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing hills, for engine braking assist when going down while driving on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which could lead to skid. CAUTION Do not shift into a driving gear. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transmission...
Owner's Manual
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.../seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is dangerous. The engine's electrical system has a problem. If the ABS warning light stays on or flashes continuously, do not drive at the same time is turned to a weak battery, not a malfunction. When both lights on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the following cases: l WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light...
.../seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is dangerous. The engine's electrical system has a problem. If the ABS warning light stays on or flashes continuously, do not drive at the same time is turned to a weak battery, not a malfunction. When both lights on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in the following cases: l WARNING ABS Warning Light and Brake Warning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light...
Owner's Manual
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... the fan. WARNING Cooling System Cap: When the engine and radiator are hot. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping: Open the hood and idle the engine until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine. Turn off the right-of-way. 2. If neither coolant nor steam is escaping from under pressure and cause serious injury. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page209 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM...
... the fan. WARNING Cooling System Cap: When the engine and radiator are hot. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping: Open the hood and idle the engine until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine. Turn off the right-of-way. 2. If neither coolant nor steam is escaping from under pressure and cause serious injury. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page209 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM...
Owner's Manual
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...) ...8-8 Owner Maintenance ...Owner Maintenance Schedule ...Owner Maintenance Precautions ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Coolant ...Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...Washer Fluid ...Body Lubrication ...Air Filter ...Wiper Blades ...Battery ...Tires ...Light Bulbs ...Fuses ...Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page217 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (217,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care...
...) ...8-8 Owner Maintenance ...Owner Maintenance Schedule ...Owner Maintenance Precautions ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Engine Oil ...Engine Coolant ...Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...Washer Fluid ...Body Lubrication ...Air Filter ...Wiper Blades ...Battery ...Tires ...Light Bulbs ...Fuses ...Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page217 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (217,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care...
Owner's Manual
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... cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are swollen or deteriorated. The cooling fan could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignition switch off quickly if spilled. Do not overfill. Replace any that are hot. Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. Radiator coolant will damage paint. WARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE...
... cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are swollen or deteriorated. The cooling fan could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignition switch off quickly if spilled. Do not overfill. Replace any that are hot. Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. Radiator coolant will damage paint. WARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE...
Owner's Manual
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... avoid damage to cool. 8-21 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Park on a painted surface, wipe it off the engine and allow it does not require periodic changing. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page237 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (237,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION l Clutch fluid will also damage it. If the clutch system frequently requires new fluid, it should be...
... avoid damage to cool. 8-21 Form No.8T72-EA-04G Park on a painted surface, wipe it off the engine and allow it does not require periodic changing. MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page237 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (237,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION l Clutch fluid will also damage it. If the clutch system frequently requires new fluid, it should be...
Owner's Manual
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..., June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (256,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse panel (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 AD FAN*1 HEAD.LH HEAD.RH ― ST.SIG FAN*2 FUSE RATING 20A 15A 15A ― 7.5A 30A 20A 10A 15A 15A 15A 15A 7.5A 7 CIGAR 8 RADIO 9 F.FOG 10 TAIL 11 ENGINE 12 METER 13 TURN PROTECTED COMPONENT Add fan motor, Magnet clutch Headlights (LH) Headlights (RH) ― Instrument cluster, Cruise control í Cooling fan, Additional fan (air conditioner) Cigar lighter Audio í Fog lights í...
..., June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (256,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse panel (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 AD FAN*1 HEAD.LH HEAD.RH ― ST.SIG FAN*2 FUSE RATING 20A 15A 15A ― 7.5A 30A 20A 10A 15A 15A 15A 15A 7.5A 7 CIGAR 8 RADIO 9 F.FOG 10 TAIL 11 ENGINE 12 METER 13 TURN PROTECTED COMPONENT Add fan motor, Magnet clutch Headlights (LH) Headlights (RH) ― Instrument cluster, Cruise control í Cooling fan, Additional fan (air conditioner) Cigar lighter Audio í Fog lights í...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip Meter ...5-19 Outside Mirrors ...3-34 Overhead Light ...6-67 Overheating ...7-11 Overloading ...4-12 K Keyless Entry System ...3-3 L Label Information ...10-2 Lane-Change Signals ...5-30 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-33 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-68 Lighting Control ...5-29 Lubricant Quality ...10-4 P Paint Damage ...8-41 Parking Brake ...5-5 Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-10 Power Steering ...5-14 Fluid ...8-21 Power Windows ...3-15 Push-Starting ...7-15 R Rear Window Defroster ...5-33 Rearview Mirror ...3-34 Recreational Towing ...7-17 11-4 Form No...
... Trip Meter ...5-19 Outside Mirrors ...3-34 Overhead Light ...6-67 Overheating ...7-11 Overloading ...4-12 K Keyless Entry System ...3-3 L Label Information ...10-2 Lane-Change Signals ...5-30 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-33 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-68 Lighting Control ...5-29 Lubricant Quality ...10-4 P Paint Damage ...8-41 Parking Brake ...5-5 Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-10 Power Steering ...5-14 Fluid ...8-21 Power Windows ...3-15 Push-Starting ...7-15 R Rear Window Defroster ...5-33 Rearview Mirror ...3-34 Recreational Towing ...7-17 11-4 Form No...