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

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Constant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems and the active bonnet are monitored by a
diagnostic system:

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

Front air bag sensors

Air bag modules

Side crash sensors

Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light

Seat belt pretensioners

Related wiring

(With Passenger Occupant Classi

¿ cation System)

Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

Passenger occupant classi

¿ cation sensor

Passenger occupant classi

¿ cation module

(With Active Bonnet)

Active bonnet sensors

Active bonnet modules

Active bonnet warning light

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Active Bonnet

*Some models.

Active Bonnet precautions

*

In the unlikely event that the vehicle were to hit a pedestrian and a certain amount of impact
is applied to the front of the vehicle, impact to the head of the pedestrian if it were to hit the
bonnet is lessened by the rear area of the bonnet raising instantly to maintain a wide space
between it and the parts in the engine compartment. If the sensor installed to the back of the
front bumper detects a certain amount of impact by a collision with a pedestrian or other
obstruction while the vehicle is being driven at a speed suf

¿ cient to activate the system, the

system is activated and the bonnet is raised.

Actuator

Actuator

Sensor

Active bonnet warning light

Electronic control unit

WARNING

If the active bonnet has activated, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the bonnet release handle is pulled after the active bonnet has activated, the bonnet
will rise even further. If the vehicle is driven with the bonnet raised it will obstruct
visibility and could result in an accident. In addition, do not attempt to push the bonnet
back down. Otherwise, it could deform the bonnet or cause injury because the activated
bonnet cannot be lowered manually. Before driving the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer after the active bonnet has activated, make
sure that the raised bonnet does not obstruct vision and drive the vehicle at a low speed.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Active Bonnet

CAUTION

Do not touch the actuator directly after the active bonnet has activated. Otherwise, it could
result in a burn as the actuator is hot directly after the activation.

Operation and Handling

Always make sure that the bonnet is closed completely before driving. Otherwise, the

system may not operate normally.

The system may not operate for about 8 seconds after the ignition is switched ON.

Use tyres of the same speci

¿ ed size on all four wheels. If tyres with different sizes are

used, the system may not operate normally.

If something hits the area around the front bumper, the sensor could be damaged even if

the active bonnet does not activate. Always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected.

Do not remove or repair parts or wiring for the active bonnet. In addition, do not test

the system’s circuitry using an electric tester. Otherwise, the active bonnet may activate
mistakenly or not operate normally. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer for when repairs or replacement servicing is required.

Do not replace the front bumper, bonnet, suspension, aero parts, or wheels with non-

genuine Mazda parts. Otherwise, the system may not operate normally.

Do not install non-genuine Mazda accessories to the front bumper. In addition, do not

install objects on the bonnet. Otherwise, the system may not operate normally.

Do not close the bonnet excessively or apply a load to the actuator. Otherwise, the

actuator could be damaged and cause the system to not operate normally.

Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the

suspensions is changed, the system may not operate normally.

When equipping parts, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer. If parts are installed incorrectly, the active bonnet may not activate normally due
to the inability to detect an impact.

When disposing of the vehicle, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle is not handled correctly, it could result in injury.

The active bonnet cannot be reused if it has been activated. Have the system replaced at

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Active Bonnet

How the Active Bonnet Works

If the Active Bonnet Activates, Does Not Activate

If the active bonnet activates

The active bonnet activates under the following conditions:

If the front of the vehicle hits a pedestrian or obstruction while the vehicle is being driven

at a speed suf

¿ cient to activate the system, the system will activate if a certain amount of

impact is applied in a collision even though no trace may remain on the front bumper. In
addition, it may activate depending on the level of impact from even a light object, small
animal, or other small object.

The system may also activate if the lower part of the vehicle or the front bumper receives

an impact from one of the following situations:

The vehicle hits a curb.

The vehicle falls into a deep ditch or hole.

The vehicle bounces and hits the ground.

The front, bottom part of the vehicle contacts the slope of a parking garage, the surface

of an even, undulating road, or a protruding or fallen object on the road.

Situations in which the active bonnet may not activate

The active bonnet may not active in the following situations as an impact would be dif

¿ cult

to detect.

The pedestrian gets hit at an angle or by the side areas on the left and right of the front

bumper.

The vehicle hits a pedestrian who is carrying something such as a bag which can absorb

the impact.

Situations in which the system does not activate

The active bonnet does not activate under the following conditions:

The front bumper gets hit while the vehicle is being driven at a speed insuf

¿ cient to

activate the system.

The vehicle gets hit from the side or the rear.

The vehicle rolls or turns over (the active bonnet may operate depending on the accident

conditions).

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3–1

*Some models.

3–1

3

Before Driving

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3-2
Keyless Entry System . . . . . 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System . ... 3-9

Advanced Keyless Entry
System

*

. . . . . . . . . . ... 3-9

Operational Range . . . . . ... 3-10

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . 3-11

Door Locks . . . . . . . . ... 3-11
Boot Lid . . . . . . . . . ... 3-21

Fuel and Emission . . . . . . . . 3-24

Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions . . . . . . . . ... 3-24
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap . . . .. 3-27

Steering Wheel. . . . . . . . ... 3-29

Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 3-29

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3-30

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Power Windows . . . . . . ... 3-34

Convertible Top (Soft Top) . . . ... 3-37

Convertible Top (Soft Top) . . .. 3-37

Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback) . . . . . . 3-44

Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback) . . . . . 3-44

Security System . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Modi

¿ cation and Add-On

Equipment . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Immobilizer System . . . . . . 3-53
Theft-Deterrent System

*

. . . ... 3-55

Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . ... 3-59

Running-In . . . . . . . . ... 3-59
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Hazardous Driving . . . . . ... 3-60
Floor Mat . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Rocking the Vehicle . . . . . . 3-62
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . 3-62
Driving In Flooded Area . . . .. 3-65

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

Towing Caravans and Trailers. .. 3-66

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Before Driving

Keys

Keys

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not

¿ nd 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. Children may

¿ nd these keys

to be an interesting toy to play with
and could cause the power windows or
other controls to operate, or even make
the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may
not function correctly under the
following conditions:

The key is carried with

communication devices such as
cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

The key is near electronic devices

such as personal computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the
vehicle.

There is equipment which

discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.

The key (transmitter) may consume

battery power excessively if it
receives high-intensity radio waves.
Do not place the key near electronic
devices such as televisions or
personal computers.

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Disassemble the key.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or bonnet, under
direct sunlight.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic

¿ eld.

Place heavy objects on the key.

Put the key in an ultrasonic

cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close

to the key.

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Before Driving

Keys

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have
your code number ready.

NOTE

The driver must carry the key to ensure
the system functions properly.

Auxiliary key

Transmitter

Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob.

Knob

Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-

¿ ller À ap, and opens the

boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer, according to the indication.

KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

page 4-42 .

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)

Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-51 .

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

Beep

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-51 .

If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.

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Before Driving

Keys

CAUTION

Changes or modi

¿ cations not expressly

approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

The keyless entry system operation

may vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully

operational (door/boot lid/fuel-

¿ ller

À ap lock/unlock) when the ignition
is switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.

If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the
battery may be weak. To install a
new battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-31 ).

Battery life is about one year.

Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
À ashes in the instrument cluster (for
vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-42 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or

À ash

depending on the rate of battery
depletion.

Additional keys can be obtained at

an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.

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Before Driving

Keys

Transmitter

Operation buttons

Operation indicator light

NOTE

(European models)

The headlights turn on/off by

operating the transmitter. Refer
to Leaving Home Light on page
4-69 .

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights

À ash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-55 .

(With the advanced keyless

function (European models))

The setting can be changed so that a

beep sound is heard for con

¿ rmation

when the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap are locked/unlocked using
the key.

(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))

A beep sound can be heard for

con

¿ rmation when the doors and the

boot lid, fuel-

¿ ller À ap are locked/

unlocked using the key. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

NOTE

Use the following procedure to

change the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close

both of the doors and the boot lid.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.

Both of the doors and the boot lid,
fuel-

¿ ller À ap lock and the beep

sound activates at the currently
set volume. The setting changes
each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the
beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed

by doing any one of the following:

Switching the ignition to ACC

or ON.

Closing the driver's door.

Opening the boot lid.

Not operating the key for 10

seconds.

Pressing any button except the

LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.

The operation indicator light

À ashes when

the buttons are pressed.

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Before Driving

Keys

Lock button

To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel-
¿ ller À ap, press the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will

À ash once.

(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once.

NOTE

The doors and the boot lid, fuel-

¿ ller

À ap cannot be locked by pressing the
lock button while any other door is
open. The hazard warning lights will
also not

À ash.

(With the i-stop function
(European models))

Removing the key from the vehicle,

closing both the doors and pressing
the LOCK button on the key while
the i-stop function is operating
(engine is stopped) will switch the
ignition OFF and lock both the doors
(Steering wheel also locks).

Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 .

Make sure both doors and the boot

lid, fuel-

¿ ller À ap are locked after

pressing the button.

(With double locking system)

Pressing the lock button twice within

3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.

Refer to Double Locking System on

page 3-13 .

(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are locked by

pressing the lock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.

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Before Driving

Keys

*Some models.

Unlock button

To unlock the doors and the boot lid, press
the unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will

À ash twice.

(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard twice.

NOTE

(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, both

doors and the boot lid, fuel-

¿ ller

À ap will automatically lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights
will

À ash for con¿ rmation.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

A door or the boot lid is opened.

The ignition is switched to any

position other than off.

(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
turned off, the hazard warning lights
will

À ash twice to indicate that the

system is turned off.

Boot button

To open the boot lid, press and hold the
boot button until the boot lid opens.

Type A

Type B

Intrusion sensor cancel button

*

To cancel the intrusion sensor (part of
the theft-deterrent system), press the
intrusion sensor cancel button within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will

À ash three

times.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-55 .

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Before Driving

Keys

Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.

Starting the Engine

NOTE

Starting the engine may be possible

even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start
the engine from the driver's seat.

If the vehicle is started and the key

is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will
not restart after it is shut off and the
ignition is switched to off.

The boot is out of the assured

operational range, however, if the
key (transmitter) is operable the
engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function

Interior aerial

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Operational range

Interior aerial

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:

Around the instrument panel

In the storage compartments or the

centre console

Key Suspend Function

If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.

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Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

*Some models.

Advanced Keyless Entry
System

*

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the boot lid,
fuel-

¿ ller À ap, or open the boot lid while

carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.

Request switch Inoperable Warning

Beep

Refer to Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-52 .

Key Left-in-Boot Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-luggage

Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-52 .

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-52 .

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system
functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated,
you will be unable to start the engine
by carrying the key. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer for details. If the
advanced keyless entry system has been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9 .

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Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational
range may become narrower or
the system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement, Refer
to Keyless Entry System on page
3-3 .

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and

the Boot Lid

80cm (31in)

80cm (31in)

Operational range

Exterior aerial

NOTE

The system may not operate if you

are too close to the windows or door
handles.

If the key is left in the following

areas and you leave the vehicle, the
doors may be locked depending on
the radio wave conditions even if the
key is left in the vehicle.

Around the instrument panel

In the storage compartments or the

centre console

Next to a communication device

such as a mobile phone

Opening the Boot Lid

80cm (31in)

Exterior aerial

Operational range

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

WARNING

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 key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not

¿ nd 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.

Always close both the windows and
convertible top, lock the doors and take
the key with you when leaving your
vehicle unattended:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.

After closing the doors, always verify
that they are securely closed:
Doors not securely closed are
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with
a door not securely closed, the door
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident.

WARNING

Always con

¿ rm the safety around the

vehicle before opening a door:
Suddenly opening a door is dangerous.
A passing vehicle or a pedestrian could
be hit and cause an accident.

CAUTION

Always con

¿ rm the conditions

around the vehicle before opening/
closing the doors and use caution
during strong winds or when parked
on an incline. Not being aware of
the conditions around the vehicle
is dangerous because

¿ ngers could

get caught in the door or a passing
pedestrian could be hit, resulting in
an unexpected accident or injury.

If the power window does not go up

or down automatically because the
battery is dead, slowly open/close
the power window while pressing the
glass inward. Otherwise, the power
window may contact the convertible
top and the door cannot be opened/
closed resulting in damage to the
window.

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