2024 Mazda Mx5 Miata Owner's Manual
Year:
2024
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Mx5 Miata
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Name of Each Part
8
Steering Wheel Area Overview
9
Steering Wheel Area Overview
9
Driver's Seat Area Overview
10
Driver's Seat Area Overview
10
Instrument Panel Area Overview
11
Instrument Panel Area Overview
11
Cabin Overview
12
Cabin Overview
12
Front Exterior Overview
14
Front Exterior Overview
14
Rear Exterior Overview
16
Rear Exterior Overview
16
Read This First
18
Things to Be Observed
19
Things to Be Observed While Driving
19
Things to Be Observed When Parking or Stopping
20
The Data Stored in The Vehicle
21
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
21
A computer that records vehicle data
22
Data handling
22
Open Source Software Information
23
Instrument Cluster
23
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
24
SRS Air Bags
25
SRS Air Bags
25
Warnings and Cautions for Using the SRS Air Bags
27
Deployment of SRS air bags
31
Passenger Occupant Classification System
36
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Passenger Occupant Classification System
36
How to Use the Passenger Occupant Classification System
38
Seat Belts
41
Seat Belts
41
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seat Belts
43
How to Use the Seat Belts
45
Seat Belt Extender
46
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seat Belt Extender
47
Seats
48
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seats
48
How to Use the Seats
50
Head Restraints
51
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
51
Warnings and Cautions for Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
51
Steering Wheel
52
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Steering Wheel
52
How to Use the Steering Wheel
52
Child-restraint Systems
53
Child-restraint Systems
53
Warnings and Cautions For Child-restraint Systems
54
Types of Child-restraint Systems
58
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
60
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
62
Anchor Bracket Overview (Mexico)
64
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Anchor Bracket
64
How to Use the Anchor Bracket (Mexico)
65
How to Use the Seat Belt (Mexico)
65
Warnings and Cautions for Using the ISOFIX Lower Anchor
66
How to Use the ISOFIX Lower Anchor (Mexico)
67
Opening/closing
68
Key
71
Key
71
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Key
71
How to Use the Key
72
Convenient Ways to Use the Key
74
Advanced Keyless Entry System
76
Advanced Keyless Entry System
76
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Advanced Keyless Entry System
76
How to Use the Advanced Keyless Entry System
77
Doors
78
Warnings and Cautions When Using the Doors
78
How to Use the Door Lock
79
Convenient Ways to Use the Doors
82
Trunk Lid
84
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Trunk Lid
84
How to Use the Trunk Lid
84
Inside Trunk Release Lever
86
Inside Trunk Release Lever
86
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Inside Trunk Release Lever
86
How to Use the Inside Trunk Release Lever
87
Hood
88
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Hood
88
How to Use the Hood
88
Windows
90
Power Windows
90
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Power Windows
90
How to Use the Power Windows
91
Convenient Ways to Use the Power Windows
92
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
93
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Convertible Top (Soft Top)
93
Convertible Top (Soft Top) Overview
95
How to Use the Convertible Top (Soft Top)
96
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
99
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
99
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
99
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) Overview
101
How to Use the Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
102
Convenient Ways to Use the Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
104
Security System
105
Security System
105
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Security System
105
Immobilizer System
106
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Immobilizer System
106
How to Use the Immobilizer System
107
Theft-Deterrent System
108
How to Use the Theft-Deterrent System
108
Driving
110
Mirrors
115
Mirrors
115
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mirrors
115
How to Use the Outside Mirrors
116
Convenient Ways to Use the Outside Mirrors
117
How to Use the Rearview Mirror
117
Convenient Ways to Use the Rearview Mirror
118
Push Button Start
119
Push Button Start
119
Warning and Cautions for Using the Push Button Start
119
How to Use the Push Button Start
120
Instrument Cluster
122
Instrument Cluster
122
Speedometer
122
Tachometer
123
Multi-information Display
124
How to Use the Multi-information Display
125
Odometer/Trip Meter
128
How to Use the Odometer/Trip Meter
128
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
129
Fuel Gauge
129
Dashboard Illumination
130
How to Use the Dashboard Illumination
130
Outside Temperature Display
131
Maximum Driving Distance Display
131
Average Fuel Economy Display
132
How to Use the Average Fuel Economy Display
132
Instantaneous Fuel Economy Display
133
i-ACTIVSENSE Display
133
Compass Display
134
Roof Operation Display (Hardtop)
134
Message Display
135
Shift Lever
136
Warning and Cautions for Using the Shift Lever
136
How to Use the Shift Lever
136
Selector Lever
138
Warning and Cautions for Using the Selector Lever
138
How to Use the Selector Lever
140
Steering Shift Switches
144
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Steering Shift Switches
144
How to Use the Steering Shift Switches
145
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
149
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
149
Warning and Cautions for Using the Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
149
Foot Brake
150
Warning and Cautions for Using the Foot Brake
150
Parking Brake
151
Warning and Cautions for Using the Parking Brake
151
How to Use the Parking Brake
151
Brake Override System
153
Brake Override System
153
Warning and Cautions for Using the Brake Override System
153
How to Use the Brake Override System
154
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
155
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
155
Warning and Cautions for Using the Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
155
Light Switch
156
Light Switch
156
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Light Switch
156
How to Use the Light Switch
157
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
159
Turn Signal Lever
161
How to Use the Turn Signal Lever
161
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
162
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
162
Warning and Cautions for Using the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
162
How to Use the Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
163
Rear Window Defogger Switch
166
Rear Window Defogger Switch
166
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Window Defogger Switch
166
How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch
167
Mirror Defogger
167
How to Use the Mirror Defogger
168
Hazard Warning Lights
169
Hazard Warning Lights
169
How to Use the Hazard Warning Lights
169
Horn
170
How to Use the Horn
170
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
171
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
171
Warning and Cautions for Using the Antilock Brake System (ABS)
171
Traction Control System (TCS)
172
Traction Control System (TCS)
172
Warning and Cautions for Using the Traction Control System (TCS)
172
How to Use the Traction Control System (TCS)
173
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
174
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
174
Warning and Cautions for Using the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
174
How to Use the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
175
DSC-TRACK
177
DSC-TRACK
177
Warning and Cautions for Using the DSC-TRACK
177
How to Use the DSC-TRACK
178
Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
179
Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
179
Warning and Cautions for Using the Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
179
How to Use the Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
180
Drive Selection
181
Drive Selection
181
Warning and Cautions for Using the Drive Selection
181
How to Use the Drive Selection
182
Power Steering
183
Power Steering
183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
184
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
184
Warning and Cautions for Using the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
184
How to Use the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
186
Refueling
188
Warnings and Cautions for When the Refueling
188
Refueling
189
Fuel Requirements
191
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Fuel Requirements
192
Emission Control System
192
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Emission Control System
193
Warnings and Cautions for Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
193
i-ACTIVSENSE
195
i-ACTIVSENSE
195
Warnings and Cautions for Using the i-ACTIVSENSE
195
Active Safety Technology
196
Pre-crash Safety Technology
197
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System)
197
How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch
198
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
199
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
199
Radar Sensors
203
Radar Sensors
203
Camera
206
Camera
206
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
208
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
208
How to Use the High Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
208
High Beam Control System (HBC)
209
High Beam Control System (HBC)
209
Warnings and Cautions for Using the High Beam Control System (HBC)
210
How to Use the High Beam Control System (HBC)
211
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
213
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
213
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
213
How to Use the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
214
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
215
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
215
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
215
How to Use the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
216
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
219
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
219
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
219
How to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
220
Convenient Ways to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
221
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
222
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
222
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
222
How to Use the Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
223
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
224
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
224
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
224
How to Use the Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
225
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
226
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
226
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
226
How to Use the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
227
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
228
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
228
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
228
How to Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
230
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
238
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
238
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
238
How to Use the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
239
Secondary Collision Reduction
241
Secondary Collision Reduction
241
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Secondary Collision Reduction
241
How to Use the Secondary Collision Reduction
242
Cruise Control
243
Cruise Control
243
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Cruise Control
243
How to Use the Cruise Control
244
Rear View Monitor
247
Rear View Monitor
247
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Rear View Monitor
248
How to Use the Rear View Monitor
249
Winter Driving
251
Winter Driving
251
Snow Tires
252
Tire Chains
252
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
254
Fully Automatic Climate Control System
255
Air Vents
255
How to Use the Air Vents
255
Fully Automatic Climate Control System
257
Fully Automatic Climate Control System Overview
259
How to Use the Fully Automatic Climate Control System
260
Operating Each Switch
261
Manual Climate Control System
264
Air Vents
264
How to Use the Air Vents
264
Manual Climate Control System Overview
267
How to Use the Manual Climate Control System
268
Operating Each Switch
270
Seat Warmer
273
Seat Warmer
273
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Seat Warmer
273
How to Use the Seat Warmer
274
Other Equipment
276
Mazda Connect
279
Mazda Connect
279
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Mazda Connect
281
Mazda Connect Overview
282
How to Use the Mazda Connect
283
Connected Service (If applicable)
288
Appendix
290
Alexa
297
Alexa
297
Warning and Cautions for Using Alexa
297
How to Use Alexa
298
Private eCall
300
Private eCall
300
Warnings and Cautions for Using Private eCall
300
How to Use Private eCall
301
Storage Compartments
302
Warning and Cautions for Using the Storage Compartments
302
Cup Holders
303
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Cup Holders
303
How to Use the Cup Holders
304
Console Box
306
How to Use the Console Box
306
Seat Side Box
307
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Seat Side Box
307
How to Use the Seat Side Box
307
Back Trim Storage Box
308
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Back Trim Storage Box
308
How to Use the Back Trim Storage Box
308
Sunvisor
309
How to Use the Sunvisor
309
Vanity Mirror
310
How to Use the Vanity Mirrors
310
Interior Lights
311
Illuminated Entry System
311
How to Use the Illuminated Entry System
311
How to Use the Overhead Lights
312
How to Use the Trunk Lights
312
Accessory Sockets
313
Accessory Sockets
313
Warnings and Cautions When Using the Accessory Socket
313
How to Use the Accessory Socket
314
Windblocker
315
How to Use the Windblocker
315
HomeLink Wireless Control System
316
HomeLink Wireless Control System
316
Warning and Cautions for Using the HomeLink Wireless Control System
316
How to Use the HomeLink Wireless Control System
317
Accessories
321
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Accessories
321
Floor Mat
322
Warnings and Cautions For Using the Floor Mat
322
Malfunction Diagnosis Connector
323
Malfunction Diagnosis Connector
323
Tool Storage
324
Jack
324
What to Do in Case of Emergency
326
In Case of Emergency
329
Dealing With an Accident
329
Make a Private eCall
329
When Fuel-Filler Lid Cannot be Opened
330
Opening the fuel-filler lid from the trunk
330
When Towing is Required
331
Having the Vehicle Towed
331
Using the Tiedown Hooks
332
Key Does Not Operate
334
Canceling the Key Temporary Suspension Function
334
Unlocking Using the Auxiliary Key
334
Starting the Engine with a Dead Key Battery
335
Engine Does Not Start
337
Taking Action with Depleted Lead-acid Battery
337
Starting a Flooded Engine
341
Engine Cannot be Stopped
342
Forcibly Stopping the Engine
342
Selector Lever Cannot Be Operated
343
Canceling Shift-Lock System
343
Overheating
344
Taking Action with Overheating
344
Tire is Punctured or Bursts
346
Using the Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
346
Changing a Tire
356
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
362
Closing the roof manually
362
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
371
Open the Trunk Lid from the luggage compartment
371
The Power Windows Cannot Be Operated
377
Initializing the Power Window
377
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
378
Have the Vehicle Inspected
378
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray
379
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
379
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
380
Warning Lights
380
Brake System Warning Light (Red)
380
Charging System Warning Light
381
Engine Oil Warning Light
382
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
382
Electric Power Steering Warning Light
383
ABS Warning Light
383
Master Warning Light
384
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light (Amber)
384
Check Engine Warning Light
385
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing)
385
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns on)
386
DSC-TRACK Indicator Light
386
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
387
KEY Warning Light (Red)
387
Security Indicator Light
388
Retractable Hardtop Warning Light
388
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)
389
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Light
389
Exterior Lights Warning Light
390
Low Fuel Warning Light
390
Seat Belt Warning Light
391
Low Washer Fluid Amount Warning Light
392
Door-ajar Warning Light/Trunk lid-open Warning Light
392
KEY Indicator Light (Green) (Flashing)
393
Wrench Indicator Light
393
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
394
Warning Sound is Activated
395
Lights-On Reminder
395
Retractable Hardtop Warning Sound
395
Power Switch Not Switched OFF Reminder Warning Sound
396
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Sound
396
Key Left-in-Vehicle Warning Sound
397
Key Left-In-Trunk Warning Sound (Vehicles With Advanced Keyless Function)
397
Door Lock Inoperable Warning Sound (Vehicles With Advanced Keyless Function)
398
Brake System Warning Sound
398
Low Lead-Acid Battery Charge Warning Sound
399
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
400
What to do when the vehicle is stuck
400
Alexa Does Not Operate
401
Check Alexa settings
401
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
404
Inspection and Servicing
407
Inspection and Servicing
407
Scheduled Maintenance
409
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
409
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
415
Daily Inspection
420
Daily Inspection
420
Warnings and Cautions for Daily Inspection
421
Engine Compartment Inspection
422
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
422
Inspecting Engine Oil
423
Inspecting the Coolant
425
Inspecting the Brake/Clutch Fluid
426
Replenishing Windshield Washer Fluid
427
Inspecting Lead-acid Battery
428
Inspecting Body Lubrication
430
Vehicle Exterior Inspection
431
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
431
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blade rubbers
431
Inspecting the Tires
434
Rotating the Tires
436
Replacing a Tire or a Wheel
437
Inspecting the Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
438
Replacing Light Bulbs
438
Vehicle Interior Inspection
443
Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items
443
Air Conditioner Maintenance
444
Replacing the Fuses
445
Fuse Panel Description
447
Key Inspection
448
Warnings and Cautions about Key Battery Replacement
448
How to Replace the Key Battery
448
Exterior Maintenance
450
Exterior Maintenance
450
Wheel Maintenance
451
Convertible Top (Soft Top) Maintenance
451
Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance
453
Interior Maintenance
457
Interior Maintenance
457
Instrument Panel Top Maintenance
457
Upholstery and Synthetic Leather Maintenance
458
Leather Upholstery Maintenance
458
Seat Belt Maintenance
459
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
462
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
465
Customer Assistance
465
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
465
STEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
466
STEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
467
California Customers
468
Customer Assistance (Canada)
470
Satisfaction Review Process
470
STEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
470
STEP 2: Contact the Mazda Regional Office
471
STEP 3: Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department
471
Mediation/Arbitration Program
472
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
472
Regional Offices
473
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
474
Customer Assistance
474
STEP 1
474
STEP 2
475
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
476
Customer Assistance
476
Contact Your Mazda Dealer
476
Mazda Importer/Distributors
478
U.S.A.
478
CANADA
478
PUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island
479
MEXICO
479
GUAM
480
SAIPAN
480
AMERICAN SAMOA
481
Reporting Safety Defects
482
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
482
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
483
Warranty
484
Warranties for Your Mazda
484
Outside the United States/Canada
484
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
485
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
486
Cell Phones
487
Cell Phones Warning
487
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
488
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
488
Tread Wear
488
Traction-AA, A, B, C
489
Temperature-A, B, C
489
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
490
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
491
Tire Labeling
491
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
491
Information on Temporary Tires
494
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
495
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
495
Checking Tire Pressure
496
Glossary of Terms
497
Tire Maintenance
498
Tire Inflation Pressure
498
Tire Rotation
499
Replacing a Tire
499
Safety Practices
500
Vehicle Loading
501
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
507
Declaration of Conformity
508
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
508
HomeLink Wireless Control System
509
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
510
Front Radar Sensor System
511
Front Side Radar Sensor System/Rear Side Radar Sensor System
512
Audio System
513
Radio System
515
Identification Numbers
516
Vehicle Identification Number
516
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
516
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
517
Tire Pressure Label
517
Engine Number
518
Vehicle Specification
519
Engine
519
Electrical System
520
Lubricant Quality
521
Capacities
522
Dimensions
523
Weights
524
Light Bulbs
525
Tires
526
Brakes
528
Index
530
FAQ about the 2024 Mazda Mx5 Miata Manual
What contains the 2024 Mx5 Miata manual?
The Mazda Mx5 Miata owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda Mx5 Miata. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda Mx5 Miata 2024 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Best practice for driving your Mazda Mx5 Miata
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
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