Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Manual — part 11

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

NOTE

(Vehicles with type B/type C audio)

If the fuel economy data is reset

using the fuel economy monitor,
or trip A is reset using the trip
meter when the function which
synchronizes the fuel economy
monitor and the trip meter is on, the
fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.

Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on

page 4-93 .

Only the trip meters record tenths of

kilometres (miles).

The trip record will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted

(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).

The vehicle is driven over 9999.9

km (mile).

Tachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

CAUTION

Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.

*

1

The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.

*

1

Striped zone

*

1

Red zone

NOTE

When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge (Without Multi-information
Display)

Indicates engine coolant temperature.

CAUTION

If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and
take appropriate measures. If the vehicle
continues to be driven, it could cause
damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .

NOTE

During normal driving, the engine

coolant temperature stabilizes at 100
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).

If the engine load increases and the

engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates
the engine coolant temperature.

Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-

information Display)

The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full

1/4 Full

Empty

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

NOTE

After refuelling, it may require some

time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.

The display indicating a quarter

or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.

The direction of the arrow ( )

indicates that the fuel-

¿ ller À ap is on

the left side of the vehicle.

Instrument Panel Illumination

When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.

NOTE

When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-63 .

The brightness of the instrument cluster
and instrument panel illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.

The brightness decreases by rotating the

knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.

The brightness increases by rotating the

knob to the right.

Dim

Bright

Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer

The illumination dimmer can be
cancelled by rotating the instrument panel
illumination knob to the right until a beep
sound is heard while the instrument cluster
is dimmed with the ignition switched
ON. If the instrument cluster's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

NOTE

When the illumination dimmer is

cancelled, the instrument cluster
cannot be dimmed even if the
position lights are turned on.

When the illumination dimmer is

cancelled, the screen in the centre
display switches to constant display
of the daytime screen.

Outside Temperature Display

(Without Multi-information
Display)

When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE

Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:

Signi

¿ cantly cold or hot

temperatures.

Sudden changes in outside

temperature.

The vehicle is parked.

The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B/C)

The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .

NOTE

When the temperature unit indicated
in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated
in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.

Outside Temperature Warning

*

When the outside temperature is low, the
indication

À ashes and a beep sound is

heard to warn the driver of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature
display and the

mark

À ashes for about

ten seconds and a beep sound is heard
once.

NOTE

If the outside temperature is lower than
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not
operate. However, the mark
illuminates.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

(Without Multi-information
Display)

*

The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter is displayed.

Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display (Without Multi-
information Display)

*

The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.

(European model)

(Except European model)

Trip Computer and INFO Switch

(Without Multi-information
Display)

The following information can be selected
by pressing the INFO switch with the
ignition switched ON.

Approximate distance you can travel on

the available fuel

Average fuel economy

Current fuel economy

Average vehicle speed

Vehicle speed alarm

*

If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Distance-to-empty mode

This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.

The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
(European model)

(Except European model)

NOTE

Even though the distance-to-empty

display may indicate a suf

¿ cient

amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.

The display may not change unless

you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.

The distance-to-empty is the

approximate remaining distance
the vehicle can be driven until all
the graduation marks in the fuel
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel
supply) disappear.

If there is no past fuel economy

information such as after

¿ rst

purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the
battery leads are disconnected, the
actual distance-to empty/range may
differ from the amount indicated.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Average fuel economy mode

This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
(European model)

(Except European model)

To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.

Current fuel economy mode

This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.

Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
(European model)

(Except European model)

When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.

Average vehicle speed mode

This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time travelled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
(European model)

(Except European model)

To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.

Vehicle speed alarm mode

*

In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.

NOTE

The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
À ashes several times.

The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the INFO switch.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

NOTE

Always set the vehicle speed

according to the laws and regulations
of the country/city in which the
vehicle is driven. In addition, always
verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.

The vehicle speed alarm function can

be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20
and 150 mph).

The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the following procedure.

1. Press the INFO switch to display the

vehicle speed alarm mode.

2. Press the INFO switch continuously

until a beep sound is heard.

The set vehicle speed display

À ashes

the third digit (hundredths place).

3. Press the INFO switch and set the third

digit (hundredths place) to the desired
vehicle speed.

The numerical value changes each time
the INFO switch is pressed.

4. Press the INFO switch continuously

until a beep sound is heard.

The set vehicle speed display

À ashes

the lower two digits (tenths and ones
place).

5. Press the INFO switch and set the two

lower digits (tenths and ones place) to
the desired vehicle speed.

The numerical value changes each time
the INFO switch is pressed.

6. Press the INFO switch continuously

until a beep sound is heard.

The set vehicle speed is displayed on
the vehicle speed alarm screen.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Multi-information Display and INFO Switch

*

INFO switch

Multi-information Display

The multi-information display indicates the following information.

Odometer

Trip meter

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Fuel gauge

Outside temperature

Distance-to-empty

Average fuel economy

Current fuel economy

Maintenance Monitor

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display

Cruise Control Display

Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

Compass Display

Vehicle Speed Alarm

Roof Operation Display

Warning message

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Compass,
Distance-to-empty,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Warning message,
Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel
Gauge

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Trip Meter B, Average
Fuel Economy, Current
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

*1

*2

*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip

Meter Selector

The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen
can be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.

Press the INFO switch

INFO switch

Trip meter A,
Odometer

Trip meter B,
Odometer

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The driving distance for a speci

¿ ed

interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP
A, TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.

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

¿ lled.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 second or more while in each
mode.

NOTE

Only the trip meters record tenths of

kilometres (miles).

The trip record will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted

(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).

The vehicle is driven over 1999

km (mile).

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.

CAUTION

If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and
take appropriate measures. If the vehicle
continues to be driven, it could cause
damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .

NOTE

The temperature unit (Centigrade/

Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant
gauge display changes in conjunction
with the temperature unit of the
outside temperature display.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

During normal driving, the engine

coolant temperature stabilizes at 100
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).

If the engine load increases and the

engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates
the engine coolant temperature.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full

1/4 Full

Empty

If the fuel level is low, ( ) and ( ) turn an
amber colour. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-41 .

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

NOTE

After refuelling, it may require some

time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.

The display indicating a quarter

or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.

The direction of the arrow ( )

indicates that the fuel-

¿ ller À ap is on

the left side of the vehicle.

Outside Temperature Display

When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE

Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:

Signi

¿ cantly cold or hot

temperatures.

Sudden changes in outside

temperature.

The vehicle is parked.

The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B/C)

The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .

NOTE

When the temperature unit indicated
in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated
in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.

Outside Temperature Warning

*

When the outside temperature is low, the
indication

À ashes and a beep sound is

heard to warn the driver of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature
display and the

mark

À ashes for about

ten seconds and a beep sound is heard
once.

NOTE

If the outside temperature is lower than
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not
operate. However, the mark
illuminates.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Distance-to-empty

This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.

NOTE

Even though the distance-to-empty

display may indicate a suf

¿ cient

amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.

The display will not change unless

you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.

The distance-to-empty is the

approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.

If there is no past fuel economy

information such as after

¿ rst

purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the
battery leads are disconnected, the
actual distance-to empty/range may
differ from the amount indicated.

Average Fuel Economy

This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute.

To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.

Current Fuel Economy

This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.

When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Maintenance Monitor

The following maintenance period
noti

¿ cations can be displayed by turning

the Maintenance Monitor on.

Scheduled Maintenance

Tyre Rotation

Oil Change

For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.

NOTE

This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.

Message display

When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.

NOTE

If any of the INFO switch is pressed

while a message is displayed, it will
no longer be displayed the next time
the ignition is switched ON.

After the vehicle is serviced and the

remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the
next maintenance period approaches
0 (displays when engine is started).

If there are multiple messages, they

are displayed according to their
order.

If OFF is set for Messages, messages

are not displayed.

Vehicle Speed Alarm

*

In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.

NOTE

The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
À ashes several times.

The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the centre display.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

NOTE

Always set the vehicle speed

according to the laws and regulations
of the country/city in which the
vehicle is driven. In addition, always
verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.

The vehicle speed alarm function can

be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20
and 150 mph).

Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS) Display

*

Displays the system status.

Refer to Lane Departure Warning on page
4-111 .

Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

*

The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter is displayed.

Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display

*

The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.

Compass Display

The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of the eight cardinal
directions while the vehicle is being
driven.

Display

Direction

N

North

S

South

E

East

W

West

NE

Northeast

NW

Northwest

SE

Southeast

SW

Southwest

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Roof Operation Display

Displays the roof operation status.

Refer to Operation Indication on page
3-48 .

Warning (Display Indication)

A message is displayed to notify the
user of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
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 )
When only a message is displayed, refer
to Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display. (page 7-46 )

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