Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Manual

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When Driving

Cruise Control

To Resume Cruising Speed at

More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)

    If some other method besides the OFF/
CANCEL switch was used to cancel
cruising speed (such as applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RESUME/    switch is
pressed.
  If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the
RESUME/    switch.

To Temporarily Cancel

To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:

Slightly depress the brake pedal.

(Manual transmission)

Depress the clutch pedal.

Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.

If the RESUME/ switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.

NOTE

If any of the following conditions

occur, the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled.

The parking brake is applied.

(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)

The MODE switch for the

adjustable speed limiter is pressed.

(Automatic transmission)

The selector lever is in the P or N

position.

(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.

When the cruise control system is

temporarily cancelled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.

(Automatic transmission)

The cruise control cannot be

cancelled while driving in manual
mode (selector lever shifted from
D to M position). Therefore, engine
braking will not be applied even
if the transmission is shifted down
to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

*Some models.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Vehicle with
Conventional Tyres)

The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tyres. If
the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep
sound. The system monitors the tyre pressures indirectly using the data sent from the ABS
wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the speci

¿ ed

tyre pressure (value on the tyre pressure label). Follow the procedure and perform the
initialization.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-143 .
The warning light

À ashes when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42 .

ABS wheel speed sensor

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

CAUTION

Each tyre, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold

and in

À ated to the inÀ ation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tyre in

À ation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different

size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre in

À ation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tyre in

À ation pressure for those tyres.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or
more of your tyres is signi

¿ cantly under-inÀ ated. Accordingly, when the low tyre

pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible,
and in

À ate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi¿ cantly under-inÀ ated tyre

causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-in

À ation also reduces

fuel ef

¿ ciency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping

ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the

driver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-in

À ation has not

reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tyre pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will

À ash for approximately

one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a

problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tyre de

À ation or blow

out.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

NOTE

Because this system detects slight changes in tyre conditions, the timing of the warning
may be faster or slower in the following cases:

The size, manufacturer, or the type of tyres is different from the speci

¿ cation.

The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tyre is different from the others, or the level of

tyre wear is excessively different between them.

A run-

À at tyre, studless tyre, snow tyre, or tyre chains are used.

An emergency tyre is used (The tyre pressure monitoring system warning light may

À ash and then continue illuminating).

A tyre is repaired using the emergency

À at tyre repair kit.

The tyre pressure is excessively higher than the speci

¿ ed pressure, or the tyre pressure

is suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tyre burst during driving.

The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle

is stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.

The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.

Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during

aggressive driving on a winding road.

Load on the vehicle is applied to a tyre such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of

the vehicle.

System initialization has not been implemented with the speci

¿ ed tyre pressure.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization

In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.

A tyre pressure is adjusted.

Tyre rotation is performed.

A tyre or wheel is replaced.

The battery is replaced or completely

drained.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

warning light is illuminated.

Initialization method

1. Park the car in a safe place and

¿ rmly

apply the parking brake.

2. Let the tyres cool, then adjust the tyre

pressure of all four (4) tyres to the
speci

¿ ed pressure indicated on the tyre

pressure label located on the driver's
door frame (door open).

Refer to Tyres on page 9-8 .

3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press and hold the tyre pressure

monitoring system set switch and
verify that the tyre pressure monitoring
system warning light in the instrument
cluster

À ashes twice and a beep sound

is heard once.

CAUTION

If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tyre pressure, the
system cannot detect the normal tyre
pressure and it may not illuminate the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light even if a tyre pressure is low, or
it may illuminate the light even if the
pressures are normal.
Adjust the tyre pressure on all four
tyres and initialize the system when
the warning light is turned on. If the
warning light turns on for a reason other
than a

À at tyre, the tyre pressure of all

four tyres may have decreased naturally.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

*Some models.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Vehicle with Run-

À at

Tyres)

The  Tyre  Pressure  Monitoring  System  (TPMS)  monitors  the  pressure  for  each  tyre.
  If tyre pressure is too low in one or more tyres, the system will inform the driver via the
warning light in the instrument cluster and by the warning beep sound.
  Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42 .
Refer  to  Tyre  In

À ation Pressure Warning Beep on page 7-53 .

The tyre pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tyre pressure data by radio signal to
the receiver unit in the vehicle.

Tyre pressure sensors

NOTE

When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes, tyre temperatures are also
lower. When the tyre temperature decreases, the air pressure decreases as well. The TPMS
warning light may illuminate more frequently. Visually inspect the tyres daily before
driving, and check tyre pressures monthly with a tyre pressure gauge. When checking tyre
pressures, use of a digital tyre pressure gauge is recommended.

TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tyres
regularly.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

CAUTION

Each tyre, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold

and in

À ated to the inÀ ation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tyre in

À ation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different

size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre in

À ation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tyre in

À ation pressure for those tyres.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tyre pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or
more of your tyres is signi

¿ cantly under-inÀ ated. Accordingly, when the low tyre

pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible,
and in

À ate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi¿ cantly under-inÀ ated tyre

causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-in

À ation also reduces

fuel ef

¿ ciency and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping

ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the

driver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-in

À ation has not

reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tyre pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will

À ash for approximately

To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a

problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tyre de

À ation or blow

out.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

System Error Activation

When the TPMS warning light

À ashes,

there may be a system malfunction.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in the
following cases:

When there is equipment or a device

near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tyre pressure
sensors.

When a metallic device such as a non-

genuine navigation system is equipped
near the centre of the instrument panel,
which may block radio signals from the
tyre pressure sensor to the receiver unit.

When using the following devices in the

vehicle that may cause radio interference
with the receiver unit.

A digital device such as a personal

computer.

A current converter device such as a

DC-AC converter.

When excess snow or ice adheres to the

vehicle, especially around the wheels.

When the tyre pressure sensor batteries

are exhausted.

When using a wheel with no tyre

pressure sensor installed.

When using tyres with steel wire

reinforcement in the side walls.

When using tyre chains.

Tyres and Wheels

CAUTION

When inspecting or adjusting the tyre air
pressures, do not apply excessive force
to the stem part of the wheel unit. The
stem part could be damaged.

Changing tyres and wheels

The following procedure allows the TPMS
to recognise a tyre pressure sensor's
unique ID signal code whenever tyres or
wheels are changed, such as changing to
and from winter tyres.

NOTE

Each tyre pressure sensor has a unique
ID signal code. The signal code must be
registered with the TPMS before it can
work. The easiest way to do it is to have
an Authorised Mazda Dealer change
your tyre and complete ID signal code
registration.

When having tyres changed at an
Authorised Mazda Dealer

When an Authorised Mazda Dealer
changes your vehicle's tyres, they will
complete the tyre pressure sensor ID signal
code registration.

When changing tyres yourself

If you or someone else changes tyres, you
or someone else can also undertake the
steps for the TPMS to complete the ID
signal code registration.

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When Driving

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

1. After tyres have been changed, switch

the ignition ON, then back to ACC or
OFF.

2. Wait for about 15 minutes.
3. After about 15 minutes, drive the

vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h
(16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tyre
pressure sensor ID signal code will be
registered automatically.

NOTE

If the vehicle is driven within about
15 minutes of changing tyres, the tyre
pressure monitoring system warning
light will

À ash because the sensor

ID signal code would not have been
registered. If this happens, park the
vehicle for about 15 minutes, after
which the sensor ID signal code will
register upon driving the vehicle for 10
minutes.

Replacing tyres and wheels

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tyres or

wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorised Mazda Dealer, or
the tyre pressure sensors may be
damaged.

The wheels equipped on your Mazda

are specially designed for installation
of the tyre pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tyre
pressure sensors.

Be sure to have the tyre pressure sensors
installed whenever tyres or wheels are
replaced.
When having a tyre or wheel or both
replaced, the following types of tyre
pressure sensor installations are possible.

The tyre pressure sensor is removed

from the old wheel and installed to the
new one.

The same tyre pressure sensor is used

with the same wheel. Only the tyre is
replaced.

A new tyre pressure sensor is installed to

a new wheel.

NOTE

The tyre pressure sensor ID signal

code must be registered when a new
tyre pressure sensor is purchased. For
purchase of a tyre pressure sensor
and registration of the tyre pressure
sensor ID signal code, consult an
Authorised Mazda Dealer.

When reinstalling a previously

removed tyre pressure sensor to a
wheel, replace the grommet (seal
between valve body/sensor and
wheel) for the tyre pressure sensor.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

*Some models.

Parking Sensor System

The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle
while parking the vehicle in a garage or during parallel parking when the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) is in reverse (R). The system is
equipped with an assist device to notify the driver of the approximate distance from the
vehicle to the surrounding obstruction using a beep sound.

Rear corner sensor

Rear sensor

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to con

¿ rm the safety

around your vehicle visually when driving.
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the backward directions
while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always con

¿ rm the

safety around your vehicle visually when driving.

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Parking Sensor System

NOTE

Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect

the system operation.

Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the detection

range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.

The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:

Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when

removed).

The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).

The sensor is covered by a hand.

The sensor is excessively shocked.

The vehicle is excessively tilted.

Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.

The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.

Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's

horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle,
or another vehicle's sensors.

The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.

A commercially-available wing pole or an aerial for a radio transmitter is installed to

the vehicle.

The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.

An obstruction is too close to the sensor.

Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than

the bumper or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected
as the vehicle approaches more closely.

The following types of obstructions may not be detected:

Thin objects such as wire or rope

Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow

Angular shaped objects

Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top

Small, short objects

Always have the system inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised

Mazda Repairer if any shock is applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the
sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions.

The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate. Consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient

temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area.
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area.

When installing a trailer hitch, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

Sensor Detection Range

The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.

Rear sensor detection range

Rear corner sensor detection range

A: About 50 cm (About 19 in)
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)

Park Assist Sensor System Operation

When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted to the reverse (R), the beep sound activates and the
system is enabled for use.

Parking Sensor Warning Beep

The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.

Rear Sensor

Distance detection area

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound

Farthest distance

Approx. 150 cm—60 cm (59.0—23.0 in)

Slow intermittent sound

Far distance

Approx. 60—45 cm (23—17 in)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 45—35 cm (17—13 in)

Fast intermittent sound

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Parking Sensor System

Distance detection area

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound

Close distance

Within approx. 35 cm (13 in)

Continuous sound

*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Rear Corner Sensor

Distance detection area

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound

Far distance

Approx. 50—38 cm (19—14 in)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 38—25 cm (14.0—9.8 in)

Fast intermittent sound

Close distance

Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

Continuous sound

*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

NOTE

If an obstruction is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped
(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone,
the corresponding beep sound is heard.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

When Warning Beep is Activated

The system noti

¿ es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.

Beep

How to check

The beep sound is not heard.

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

When the engine switch is
turned ON or if the parking
sensor detects a problem while
driving, the intermittent sound
of the buzzer is heard 1—4
times.

Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

*1 The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.

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5–1

*Some models.

5–1

Interior Features

Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.

Air-Conditioning System ................................................................... 5-2

Operating  Tips ...............................................................................  5-2
Vent  Operation  ..............................................................................  5-3
Manual  Type  .................................................................................  5-5
Fully  Automatic  Type ..................................................................  5-10

Audio System .................................................................................... 5-14

Aerial ...........................................................................................  5-14
Operating  Tips  for  Audio  System  ...............................................  5-14
  Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] .......................................  5-28
  Audio Set [Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] ..................................  5-44
  Audio Control Switch Operation

............................................... 5-69

AUX/USB mode ......................................................................... 5-71

Bluetooth

......................................................................................... 5-90

Bluetooth

®*

.................................................................................. 5-90

Bluetooth

Hands-Free

.............................................................. 5-99

Bluetooth

Audio

..................................................................... 5-108

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 5-119

Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-123

Sunvisors ...................................................................................  5-123
Interior  Lights  ...........................................................................  5-123
Accessory  Socket  ......................................................................  5-125
Cup  Holder ................................................................................  5-126
Storage  Compartments ..............................................................  5-131
Removable  Ashtray

.................................................................. 5-133

Windblocker .............................................................................. 5-133

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