Mazda MX-5 (2018 year). Manual - part 35

Type B

U.S.A. and Canada

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Declaration of Conformity

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Mexico

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Declaration of Conformity

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MEMO

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Specifications

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Vehicle Information Labels.......... 9-2

Specifications..................................... 9-4

Specifications............................... 9-4

Personalization Features...................9-9

Personalization Features...............9-9

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Vehicle Information

Labels

▼ Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on a
plate attached to the cowl panel located on
the left corner of the dashboard. This plate
can easily be seen through the windshield.

▼ Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

Label (U.S.A. and Canada)

▼ Chassis Number

Open the cover shown in the figure to
check the chassis number.

▼ Vehicle Emission Control

Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)

▼ Tire Pressure Label

Specifications

Identification Numbers

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▼ Engine Number

Forward

Specifications

Identification Numbers

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Specifications

▼ Engine

Item

Specification

Type

DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder

Bore × Stroke

83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)

Displacement

1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)

Compression ratio

13.0

▼ Electrical System

Item

Classification

Battery

12V-45Ah/20HR

Spark-plug number

Mazda Genuine spark plug

*1

PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110

*

1 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer

for details.

CAUTION

When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.

▼ Lubricant Quality

Lubricant

Classification

Engine oil

Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-22.

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manual transmission oil

Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS

*1

Automatic transmission fluid

Mazda Genuine JWS3309

Rear differential oil

Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1

Brake/Clutch fluid

SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

*

1 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life

Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE
75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.

NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.

Specifications

Specifications

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▼ Capacities

(Approximate Quantities)

Item

Capacity

Engine oil

With oil filter replacement

4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)

Without oil filter replacement

4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)

Coolant

Manual transmission

6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)

Automatic transmission

5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)

Manual transmission oil

2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)

Automatic transmission fluid

7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)

Rear differential oil

0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)

Fuel tank

45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)

Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

▼ Dimensions

U.S.A. and Canada

Item

Vehicle specification

Soft top model

Hardtop model

Overall length

3,915 mm (154.1 in)

3,915 mm (154.1 in)

Overall width

1,735 mm (68.3 in)

1,735 mm (68.3 in)

Overall height

16 inch wheel vehicle

1,235 mm (48.6 in)

―

17 inch wheel vehicle

1,240 mm (48.8 in)

1,245 mm (49.0 in)

Front tread

1,495 mm (58.9 in)

1,495 mm (58.9 in)

Rear tread

1,505 mm (59.3 in)

1,505 mm (59.3 in)

Wheelbase

2,310 mm (90.9 in)

2,310 mm (90.9 in)

 

Mexico

Item

Vehicle specification

Soft top model

Hardtop model

Overall length

3,915 mm (154.1 in)

3,915 mm (154.1 in)

Overall width

1,735 mm (68.3 in)

1,735 mm (68.3 in)

Overall height

16 inch wheel vehicle

1,225 mm (48.2 in)

―

17 inch wheel vehicle

1,230 mm (48.4 in)

1,235 mm (48.6 in)

Front tread

1,495 mm (58.9 in)

1,495 mm (58.9 in)

Rear tread

1,505 mm (59.3 in)

1,505 mm (59.3 in)

Wheelbase

2,310 mm (90.9 in)

2,310 mm (90.9 in)

Specifications

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▼ Weights

U.S.A. and Canada

Item

Indication on display

Soft top model

Hardtop model

Manual trans-

mission

Automatic

transmission

Manual trans-

mission

Automatic

transmission

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

1,245 kg

(2,745 lbs)

1,265 kg

(2,789 lbs)

1,298 kg

(2,862 lbs)

1,312 kg

(2,892 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

Front

628 kg (1,384

lbs)

642 kg (1,415

lbs)

636 kg (1,403

lbs)

644 kg (1,421

lbs)

Rear

620 kg (1,367

lbs)

626 kg (1,380

lbs)

664 kg (1,465

lbs)

670 kg (1,477

lbs)

 

Mexico

Item

Indication on display

Soft top model

Hardtop model

Manual transmis-

sion

Automatic trans-

mission

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

Total

1,242 kg (2,738

lbs)

1,293 kg (2,851

lbs)

1,305 kg (2,877

lbs)

Front

627 kg (1,382 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)

Rear

615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)

GAW (Permissible axle load)

Front

630 kg (1,389 lbs) 634 kg (1,398 lbs) 639 kg (1,409 lbs)

Rear

615 kg (1,356 lbs) 659 kg (1,453 lbs) 666 kg (1,468 lbs)

▼ Air Conditioner

The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine com-
partment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control Sys-
tem on page 5-4.

Item

Classification

Refrigerant Type

HFC134a (R-134a)

Specifications

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▼ Light Bulbs

Exterior light

Light bulb

Category

Wattage

UNECE

*1

 (SAE)

Headlights

High beam

LED

*2

― (―)

Low beam

LED

*2

― (―)

Daytime running lights

LED type

LED

*2

― (―)

Bulb type

21

W21W (7440)

Parking lights

LED

*2

― (―)

Front side-marker lights

5

W5W (―)

Front turn signal lights

28/8

― (7444NA)

Side turn signal lights

5

*3

WY5W (―)

High-mount brake light

LED

*2

― (―)

Rear turn signal lights

21

WY21W (7443NA)

Rear side-marker lights

5

W5W (―)

Brake lights

LED

*2

― (―)

Taillights

LED

*2

― (―)

Reverse lights

21

W21W (7440)

License plate lights

5

W5W (―)

*

1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

*

2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.

*

3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

 

Interior light

Light bulb

Category

Wattage

UNECE

*1

Overhead light

10

―

Trunk light

5

―

*

1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

Specifications

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▼ Tires

NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-36.

Standard tire

Tire size

Inflation pressure

Front

Rear

195/50R16 84V

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

205/45R17 84W

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

Lug nut tightening torque

When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)

▼ Fuses

Refer to Fuses on page 6-49.

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Personalization Features

The following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an Author-
ized Mazda Dealer.
Personalization features and settings which can be changed differ depending on the market
and specification.

Settings Change Method

 Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen.

A: Refer to Settings on page 5-123.
B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-68.

 Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.

C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-16.
D: Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
E: Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-13.
F: Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-15.

 Settings can be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Item

Feature

Factory Set-

ting

Available Settings

Settings

Change
Method

Safety

Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) (page
4-79).

Distance by which the system
uses to determine the possibili-
ty of a lane departure

Before

At/Before

A ―

Warning sensitivity (likelihood
of warning)

Low

High/Low

A ―

Warning beep sound

Beep

Beep/Rumbl.

A ―

Warning beep volume

Rumbl.

High

High/Mid/Low

A ―

Beep

High

High/Low

A ―

Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system (page 4-85).

Warning beep volume

*1

High

High/

Low/

Off

A ―

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Item

Feature

Factory Set-

ting

Available Settings

Settings

Change
Method

Vehicle

Door locks (page 3-16).

Operation condition of auto
lock/unlock function

Lock: When
Driving Un-

lock: IGN Off

Lock: When Driving

Unlock: In Park/

Lock: Out of Park

Unlock: In Park/

Lock: Shifting Out of

Park/

Lock: When Driving

Unlock: IGN Off/

Lock: When Driving/

Off

A C

Keyless entry system (page
3-3).

Method for unlocking door us-
ing transmitter

Driver's: Once,

All Doors:

Twice

All Doors: Once/

Driver's: Once, All

Doors: Twice

A D

Time for locking door automat-
ically

60 seconds

90 seconds/
60 seconds/

30 seconds

A ―

Advanced keyless entry
system (page 3-9).

Method for unlocking door us-
ing request switch/transmitter

Driver's: Once,

All Doors:

Twice

All Doors: Once/

Driver's: Once, All

Doors: Twice

A

D,

E

Time for locking door automat-
ically

60 seconds

90 seconds/
60 seconds/

30 seconds

A ―

Auto-lock function operation/
non-operational

Off

On/Off

A ―

Beep volume when locking/
unlocking

Medium

High/

Medium/

Low/

Off

A

D,

E

Illuminated entry system
(page 5-140).

Time until interior lights turn
off after closing door

15 seconds

60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds

A ―

Time until interior lights turn
off automatically when any
door is not closed completely

30 minutes

60 minutes/
30 minutes/

10 minutes

A ―

Auto-wiper control (page
4-50).

Operational/non-operational

On

On/Off

*2

A ―

Daytime running lights
(page 4-48).

Operational/non-operational

On

On/Off

― ―

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Feature

Factory Set-

ting

Available Settings

Settings

Change
Method

Auto headlight off

*3

 (page

4-44).

Time until headlights turn off

30 seconds

120 seconds/

90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/

Off

*4

A ―

Auto-light control (page
4-44).

Timing by which lights turn on

Medium

High/

Med. High/

Medium/

Med. Low/

Low

A ―

High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-76).

Operational/non-operational

*5

On

On/Off

A ―

Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page 4-75).

Operational/non-operational

*5

On

On/Off

A ―

Lights-on reminder

*6

 (page

7-49).

Warning beep volume

High

High/Low/Off

A ―

Coming home light (page
4-47).

Time until headlights turn off

30 seconds

120 seconds/

90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/

Off

A ―

Leaving home light (page
4-48).

Operational/non-operational

On

On/Off

A ―

Turn indicator (page 4-49). Beep volume

Low

High/Low

A ―

Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-49).

Operational/non-operational

On

On/Off

A ―

System

Language

Language indicated in display

English

Depends on market

*7

A ―

Temperature

Temperature unit indicated in
display

°F

°F/°C

A F

Distance

Distance unit indicated in dis-
play

mi

mi/km

A ―

Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-68).

Ending display

On/off

Off

On/Off

B ―

Fuel economy resetting
procedure

Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A
reset

Off

On/Off

B ―

*

1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The

volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.

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2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever 

 position is set to intermittent operation.

*

3 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch

position:



At 

 position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.



At any position other than 

: Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch

position. Refer to Headlights on page
4-44

*

4 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.

*

5 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda

recommends that these systems remain On.

*

6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to

Off.
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-49.

*

7 Available only in display from the center display.

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