Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Manual — part 34

7–42

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Low Fuel Warning Light

The light turns on when the remaining fuel is
about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).

NOTE

The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture.

Add fuel.

120km/h Warning Light

*

The 120 km/h warning light illuminates when
the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.

Lower the vehicle speed.

Low Washer Fluid Level

Warning Indication/

Warning Light

*

This warning light indicates that little washer
À uid remains.

Add washer

À uid (page 6-23 ).

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Illuminate)

*

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Vehicle with conventional tyres

Warning

Action to be taken

When the warning light illuminates, and the warning
beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tyre pressure is
too low in one or more tyres.

WARNING

If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or

À ashes, or the tyre pressure

warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring
and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or

À ashes, or the tyre pressure

warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a

À at, pull

over to a safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tyre and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air
may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous,
even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the
problem taken care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation that could
lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident.

Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci

¿ ed inÀ ation

pressure (page 6-34 ).

NOTE

Perform tyre pressure adjustment when the tyres
are cold. Tyre pressure will vary according to the
tyre temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand
for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less
before adjusting the tyre pressures. When pressure
is adjusted on hot tyres to the cold in

À ation

pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn
on after the tyres cool and pressure drops below
speci

¿ cation.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tyre air pressure dropping due to
cold ambient temperature will remain illuminated
even if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the tyre air
pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates
due to a drop in tyre air pressure, make sure to
check and adjust the tyre air pressures.

Tyres lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tyres are getting too soft over
time or you have a

À at. However, when you ¿ nd

one low tyre in a set of four-that is an indication
of trouble; you should have someone drive the
vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low
tyre for cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the
valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad
valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than
simply rein

À ating the tyre as leaks are dangerous

— take it to an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Vehicle with run-

À at tyres

Warning

Action to be taken

When the warning light illuminates, and the warning
beep sound is heard when tyre pressure is too low in
one or more tyres.

WARNING

If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or

À ashes, or the tyre pressure

warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring
and braking:
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light illuminates or

À ashes, or the tyre pressure

warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a

À at, pull

over to a safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tyre and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air
may be added and the system monitored again by
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer or a tyre repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous,
even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the
problem taken care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation that could
lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident.

Inspect the tyres and adjust to the speci

¿ ed inÀ ation

pressure (page 6-34 ).

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tyres or wheels or both,
have the work done by an Authorised Mazda Repairer,
or the tyre pressure sensors may be damaged.

NOTE

Perform tyre pressure adjustment when the tyres are
cold. Tyre pressure will vary according to the tyre
temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1
hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before
adjusting the tyre pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tyres to the cold in

À ation pressure,

the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the
tyres cool and pressure drops below speci

¿ cation.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting
from the tyre air pressure dropping due to cold
ambient temperature, may turn off if the ambient
temperature rises. In this case, it will also be necessary
to adjust the tyre air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tyre air pressure,
make sure to check and adjust the tyre air pressures.

After adjusting the tyre air pressures, it may require
some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off. If
the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive
the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)
for 10 minutes, and then verify that it turns off.

Tyres lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tyres are getting too soft over time or
you have a

À at. However, when you ¿ nd one low tyre

in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you
should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward
so you can inspect any low tyre for cuts and any metal
objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few
drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed
by more than simply re

¿ lling the trouble tyre as leaks

are dangerous — take it to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer which
has all the equipment to

¿ x tyres, TPMS systems and

order the best replacement tyre for your vehicle.

If the warning light illuminates again even after the tyre
pressures are adjusted, there may be a tyre puncture.
Refer to Vehicle with Run-

À at Tyres on page 7-3 .

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

KEY Indication (White)/KEY Warning Light (Red)

*

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Cause

Action to be taken

(White)

KEY Indication

*

The advanced key battery is dead.

Replace the key battery (page 6-31 ).

(Red)

(Flashing)

KEY Warning Light

*

(Red)

(Flashing)

KEY Warning Light

*

The advanced key is not within the
operation range.

Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-8 ).

The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is dif

¿ cult for the key to

be detected.

A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range.

Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the
operation range.

Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed.

Bring the advanced key back into the
cabin.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Message Indicated in Multi-information Display

*

If there is a noti

¿ cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information

display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

(Display example)

If the warning light turns on/

À ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,

check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-42 )

Display

Content

Action to be taken

Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in
the P position.

Shift the shift lever to the P position.

Indicated when a seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened while the i-stop function is
operating.

Press the push button start again
to start the engine. For automatic
transmission vehicles, shift the shift
lever to the P position before starting
the engine.)

Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.

Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.

Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the clutch
pedal.

Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.

Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked.

Release the steering lock.

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7–47

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Message Indicated on Display

*

If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), take appropriate
action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.

(Display example)

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type B/type C audio), a
vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Display

Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.

Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Verify Display Content

Displays in the following cases:

Display

Indicated Condition/Action to be taken

The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the centre display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.

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7–49

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Warning Sound is
Activated

Lights-on Reminder

If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to

ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched
Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (page
7-51 ) overrides the lights-on
reminder.

A personalised function is available

to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner

System Warning Beep

If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.

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7–50

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Active Bonnet Warning Beep

*

If there is a problem with the active
bonnet and the warning light illumination,
a warning beep sound will be heard for
about 5 seconds every minute.
The active bonnet warning beep sound will
continue to be heard for approximately
35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning beep sounding
is dangerous as the active bonnet
mechanism may not activate normally
and function as intended in the
event the vehicle were to contact a
pedestrian. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.

Seat Belt Warning Beep

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.

NOTE

Placing heavy items on the front

passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.

To allow the front passenger seat

weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.

When a small child sits on the front

passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.

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7–51

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Retractable Fastback Warning

Beep

*

When operating the retractable fastback
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable fastback operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
fastback, the warning beep is activated
continuously while operating the switch. If
the warning beep is activated continuously
while operating the switch, have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep

European models

If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard 6 times in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.

Except European models

If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.

Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster

À ashes continuously to notify

the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.

Vehicles without advanced keyless
function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.

NOTE

Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)

If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or boot lid cannot be locked.

Key Left-in-boot Compartment

Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)

If the key is left in the boot with all the
doors locked and the boot lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the boot. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and opening the boot lid. The key taken
out of the boot may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

(With the advanced keyless
function)

If all the doors and boot are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).

Electronic Steering Lock Warning

Beep

The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )

i-stop Warning Beep

*

If the driver's door is opened while

engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is stopped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.

The warning sound operates if the

following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.

(European model)

The driver's seat belt is unfastened and

the driver's door is opened.

(Except European model)

(Manual transmission)

With the shift lever in a position other

than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.

(Automatic transmission)

With the selector lever in the D or

M (not in second gear

¿ xed mode)

position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Vehicle Speed Alarm

*

The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in the
instrument cluster that the previously set
vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting
at which the warning is triggered.

120 km/h Warning Beep

*

If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.

Outside Temperature Warning

Beep

*

Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F) , a beep sound is heard
once and the outside temperature display
À ashes for about ten seconds.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-37 .
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-29 .

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or

À ashes and

the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .

Tyre In

À ation Pressure Warning

Beep

*

Vehicle with conventional tyres

The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre in

À ation pressures.

Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Conventional Tyres) on page
4-140 .

Vehicle with run-

À at tyres

The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds if the tyre pressures
decrease.
If the tyre pressure decreases extremely,
a beep sound will be heard for
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Run-

À at Tyres) on page

4-144 .

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

*Some models.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

System Warning Beep

*

Driving forward

The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.

NOTE

A personalised function is available
to change the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .

Reversing

If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.

Lane Departure Warning Sound

*

While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.

NOTE

The volume of the LDWS warning

sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

The type of the LDWS warning

sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

Speed Limiter Warning Beep

*

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a
warning beep operates continuously. The
warning beep operates until the vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed or less.

CAUTION

If the set speed is set lower than the
current vehicle speed by pressing the
SET or RESUME/ switch, the
warning beep is not activated for about
30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by
3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive
over the set speed.

NOTE

When the system is temporarily
cancelled by depressing the accelerator
pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter
display shows the cancel display. If the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by
about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the
cancel display is displayed, the set speed
display

À ashes but the warning sound is

not operated.

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If Trouble Arises

When Boot Lid Cannot be Opened

When Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened

If the battery is dead, the boot cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the boot can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-20 .
If the boot cannot be unlocked even
if the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.

Soft top model

1. Close the convertible top.

Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-41 .

2. Remove the windblocker.

Windblocker

3. Remove the fasteners on the right side

of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on the

right side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws until

the screws start to spin free.

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If Trouble Arises

When Boot Lid Cannot be Opened

6. Pull out the cap and open the boot lid.

After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.

CAUTION

Do not pull the screw when pulling the
cap. Otherwise, the screw may fall off
and become lost.

Retractable fastback model

CAUTION

Do not touch the linkage and gears. If
sharp edges and gears are touched, it
could cause injury.

Roof operates electrically

1. Remove the aerial if it is installed.

Refer to Aerial on page 5-14 .

2. Start the engine.
3. Continue pressing the retractable

fastback switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is completely open.

Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-51 .

Multi-information

display indication

NOTE

Stop operating the switch before
the front roof opens. If the switch is
continuously pressed, the front roof
opens and the following procedures
cannot be performed.

4. Switch the ignition OFF.

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If Trouble Arises

When Boot Lid Cannot be Opened

5. Remove the fasteners on the right side

of the vehicle.

6. Push the stopper rubber through the

cover on the right side of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

Cover

Stopper Rubber

7. Lift up the cover from the outside of

the vehicle.

8. Insert your hand beneath the lifted

cover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

NOTE

At this point, do not pull out the cap. If
the cap is pulled out, the boot lock will
release but the rear roof will not operate
electrically.

9. Start the engine.
10. Continue pressing the retractable

fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.

Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-52 .

Multi-information

display indication

11. Switch the ignition OFF.

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