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9999-95-031C-06QT
Unleaded
Gasoline
91-octane
recommended
12-gallon/
48-liter tank
2006
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
Quick Tips
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MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
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DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power door locks*,
see Locks
2. Power outside mirror
switch, see Switches/
Interior Lights
3. Manual door locks,
see Locks
4. Passenger air bag
deactivation switch,
see Getting Started
5. DSC Traction Control
System*,
see Instrument Cluster
6. Air vents
Move vents to direct airflow
7. Audio control switches*,
see Getting Started
8. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Getting Started
9. Horn
Press for horn
10. Air bag
11. Wiper/washer lever,
see Getting Started
12. Cruise control*,
see Getting Started
13. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
14. Hazard warning switch
Press on/off
15. Passenger air bag
off indicator,
see Getting Started
16. Climate control system,
see Climate Controls
17. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed
18. Glove compartment
19. Gearshift lever,
see Transmission
20. Parking-brake lever
21. Cup holders
22. Power window
switches,
see Switches/Interior Lights
23. Accessory socket
24. Steering paddle
switches (A/T only)*,
see Transmission
25. Tilt steering-wheel lever,
see Getting Started
26. Hood release handle
Pull to open partially
27. Remote trunk-lid
release
Press button to open trunk
28. Fuse panel
Driver’s
View
*Denotes optional equipment
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting Started
Mazda MX-5 Miata Quick
Tips®are designed to quickly
familiarize you with some
important features of your
Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®
, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda
MX-5 Miata
Items identified in blue text
call out important information
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*
Warning light illuminates on
instrument cluster for a few
seconds with ignition on
If tire pressure is low, warning
light illuminates with audible
beep sound, adjust tire pressure
to correct specifications, perform
tire pressure adjustment before
driving, a digital tire pressure
gauge is recommended
Flashing warning light may
indicate malfunction, dealer
inspection required
WARNINGS: When using
a rear-facing infant-safety
seat always set the passenger
seat air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
An infant is in serious danger
of being injured or killed if front
passenger air bag is deployed
If you must install a forwardfacing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
and set air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
Passenger air bag
deactivation
indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight is greater
than approximately 93 lb., light does
not illuminate, and the air bag/
pretensioner will deploy/activate
in an appropriate accident,
see Owner’s Manual
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
*Denotes optional equipment
†
For other rare circumstances when
passenger air bag can be shut off,
refer to NHTSA guidelines
Passenger’s seat air bag
deactivation switch
†
Deactivate passenger’s seat air bag
when using a child-safety seat
To deactivate/activate: Insert
ignition key or auxiliary key
(Advanced keyless entry*) in
switch (1), rotate to OFF/ON,
remove key
Passenger air bag off indicator
illuminates when air bag is
deactivated and ignition is on
Remote fuel filler release
lever
Located in rear compartment
between seats
Pull remote fuel-filler lid release
lever (1) to open fuel-filler lid
Behind seat storage
Move seatbacks forward to access
additional storage compartments,
see Seats
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AIRBAG
ON OFF
Always “ON”
PASS
Except
AIRBAG
CRS used
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
additional instructions
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner’s Manual
Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger’s door;
both doors unlock simultaneously
Trunk request switch: Press (7) on
trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver’s
door; press again within a 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s door
Press and hold button (3)
for more than 1 second to
open trunk
Activating panic alarm
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button
compartments such as glove
box or in open trunk, engine
may not start or warnings
may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged if start knob is left
in ACC position
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle
System operation warnings
KEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual
Replacing battery
See Owner’s Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on use
To avoid damage to advanced
key, DO NOT SUBJECT to severe
impacts, liquids or place heavy
objects on advanced key or
leaving advanced key exposed
to direct sunlight or high
temperatures
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
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5
3
*Denotes optional equipment
Starting engine
Press start knob
(8); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine
Tip: Engine will not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (5) to lock/unlock
doors, trunk and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (6) once on either
door to lock both doors
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver’s door request switch: Press
(6) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
both doors
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Steering-wheel audio
controls*
To increase/decrease volume:
Press up/press down switch (1)
Press (2) to mute
Press (3) to select AM, FM1,
FM2, CD, SIRIUS* radio mode
Press up/press down (4) to
seek next/previous preset radio
station/CD track
Press and hold up/down (4)
to seek radio stations in AM,
FM1, FM2
Tilt steering-wheel lever
Pull lever (8) down to
unlock column, adjust angle
of column
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on; rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push lever
(2) forward/pull lever back to
original position
To flash high beams: Pull back
lever (2) slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (3);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights will turn off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
Windshield wiper/
washer lever
Intermittent wiper: One click down
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks down
Fast wiper speed: Three clicks down
Single wipe: Push lever up
Wash and wipe: Pull lever (4)
toward you and hold; washer
and wipers will be activated
until lever is released
Cruise control*
Operates above 19 mph
Press ON/OFF switch (5) to
enable/disable
To set speed: Press switch (6)
down and release
To increase set speed: Press switch
(6) up and release at desired speed
To decrease set speed: Press
switch (6) down and release at
desired speed
To cancel: Tap brake or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
or press CANCEL switch (7)
*Denotes optional equipment
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
GAUGES AND CONTROLS
1. Dashboard illumination
control, Rotate to dim/brighten
2. Tachometer
Avoid red zone
3. Turn signal/hazard
warning on
4. Engine oil pressure gauge
If outside normal range,
stop vehicle safely and turn
off engine, check oil level
See Owner’s Manual for
scheduled maintenance
Tip: Needle fluctuates with
engine RPM, this is normal
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select odometer or trip
odometer A/B; press and hold
to reset selected trip odometer
• Cruise control* on
Amber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• High beams on,
see Getting Started
• Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
• Air bag readiness
If light flashes or stays on, the
air bags may not operate in an
accident; dealer inspection required
•
Brake system
Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• AT Automatic transmission
warning light*
• Charging system
Possible alternator or charging
system malfunction, dealer
inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
Indicates ABS malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• Door ajar
• Dynamic Stability
Control* off
• Tire pressure
monitoring system*,
see Getting Started
• Always fasten seat belts
DSC
OFF
*Denotes optional equipment
WARNING LIGHTS
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle safely and turn off
engine; check coolant level
when safe
8. Odometer/trip
odometer display
9. Shift/gear position
indicators*
10. Low fuel indicator
11. Fuel gauge
12-gallon/48-liter tank
• Flat tire warning light*
Flat tire or system malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• KEY*,
see Getting Started
• TCS/DSC indicator light*
Flashes when traction control
or stability control is functioning,
steady light indicates malfunction
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine and
brake torque
TCS/DSC light may occasionally
flash while driving, this indicates
that the TCS/DSC was performing
a correction to help maintain
your best vehicle control, if
TCS/DSC light remains on,
see your Mazda Dealer
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OFF ON
TRUNK OPENER
LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase a new key;
store in a safe place
separate from vehicle
Advanced keyless entry/
start system/auxiliary key*
See Getting Started
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Never leave
children unattended with
key in vehicle
*Denotes optional equipment
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Remote keyless entry system*
Functions only with ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press button
(2); pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press button (3) for
driver’s door; press again within 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s door
Press and hold button (4) for
more than 1 second to open trunk
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (5) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning lights
flash; to stop, press any remote button
Power door locks*
Both doors can be locked/unlocked
using power door lock switch (2)
or by using key in driver’s door
To unlock driver’s door: Turn key
toward the front of vehicle
To unlock both doors: Turn key
and hold in unlock position for
more than 1 second
To lock both doors: Turn key
toward the back of vehicle
Remote trunk-lid
release lock-out
Switch in ON position, remote
trunk release functions normal;
OFF position disables system;
switch located in trunk,
see Trunk
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2
L
R
Manual door locks
To lock/unlock: Push button (1)
into handle/pull toward you
2
3
4
5
Retractable key*
To fold/unfold: Press release
button (1)
Auxiliary key*
See Getting Started
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SWITCHES/INTERIOR LIGHTS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Switches/
Interior Lights
Transmission
Power windows
Operate only with ignition on
To open/close: Push down/pull
up front of switch
Press driver window button down
completely once for one touch
auto down
Dome light
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
DOOR = Light on when
a door is open
*Denotes optional equipment
Dual power mirrors
Operates in accessory mode
or with ignition on
To adjust left/right mirror: Push
selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction
of desired movement
M (Sport A/T
manual shift
mode)*
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
on shift position
indicator located in the
instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Tip: You can also shift using
steering wheel controls
To upshift: Tap either up
switch toward you
To downshift: Tap either
down switch away from you
Manual transmission
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
Tips: Do not shift into 1st
above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting on
a hill may reduce clutch life
Gear indicator
(A/T only)*
Illuminated numeral of gear
indicator located in the instrument
panel displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual shift modes
Automatic transmission*
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal, then
move gearshift to gear selection
R = Reverse
N = Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically
P
R
N
M
D
5-speed 6-speed*
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seats
Child Seats
Manual controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Safety belt buckle
3. Seatback angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward,
release lever
Tip: Move seatbacks forward
to access additional storage
compartments
Safety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard
acceleration, braking, cornering
or impacts of about 5 mph
or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger safety
belt only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull belt fully out
of retractor, allow belt to retract
until click is heard; belt will
only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow belt to retract fully
Tip: Side-impact air bags
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seatbacks
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always
be worn when vehicle is
in motion
All air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety
belt and properly secure
children and set passenger
side air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
WARNINGS: When using
a rear-facing infant-safety
seat always set the passenger
seat air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
An infant is in serious
danger of being injured or
killed if front passenger
air bag is deployed
If you must install a
forward-facing child-safety
seat in the front seating
position, move vehicle seat
as far back as possible and
set air bag deactivation
switch to OFF position
Child-safety seat
To install in passenger seat: Move
seat as far back as possible; use
dual locking mode retractor
safety belt; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation of child seat
and LATCH system instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
Climate
Controls
2. Temperature control
Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise for cooler/warmer
3. Fan control
Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise to decrease/increase
fan speed, turn to OFF to shut
system off
4. A/C Air conditioning*
Press to turn on/off
Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air
5. Air intake control
Press to select fresh air
(indicator light off)/recirculated
air (indicator light on)
WARNING: Do not use
recirculated air mode in
cold or wet weather;
windows could fog and
hamper vision
1. Airflow selector
= air to dash/waist, open mode
= air to dash/waist/floor,
open mode
= air to waist/floor, open mode
= air to dash
= air to floor
= air to windshield and floor
A/C compressor is on
= defrost, air to windshield
A/C compressor is on
Tip: Select OPEN MODE
position when lowering
convertible top for
best comfort
WARNING: When using
position always set
temperature control to
hot or warm to prevent
glass fogging
6. Rear window
defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, airflow selector
knob to
Tips: When selected, air
is dried by A/C compressor
operation when outside
temperature is above 39°F
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
with convertible top up
*Denotes optional equipment
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AM/FM STEREO/CD/MP3
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. LOAD
CD: When LOAD button is
pressed, CD will load and play
even if CD eject button has
been previously pressed
CD changer*: To load multiple
discs: Press and hold LOAD (2)
until beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (8)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject (8) until beep sound is
heard; within five seconds press
the desired tray number 1-6 (10)
3. FM/AM
Press to turn radio on and
select between FM1/FM2/AM
station preset buttons (10)
4. CD slot
5. SAT*, Satellite ready capability
11. Reverse /Fast forward
Press to reverse/fast forward
through a track
12. Auto-Memory
Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system automatically scans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to switch to
another preset station
13. Scan
Radio: Press to sample strong
stations, press again to stop at
current station
CD/MP3: Press to play first few
seconds of each selection, press
again to stop at current selection
14. Random*
Press to play CD/MP3 selections
in random order
15. RPT
Press to replay current
CD/MP3 selection
6. CD
Press to play CD
7. Display
8. CD eject button
9. Tune/Audio/Text Control
Radio: Rotate counterclockwise/clockwise for lower/
higher frequency
Audio: Press to select ALC or
AudioPLT*/BASS/TREB/FADE/
BAL/BEEP
Rotate right/left to adjust
selected feature
Text*(MP3): Rotate right/left
to display titles
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed
10. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard
16. DISP
CD/MP3: Press repeatedly
to scroll through displays
17. Clock
To set: With ignition
in ACC or ON position,
press top of switch (17) until
beeper sounds and time flashes;
press top of switch (18) to set
hour, press bottom of switch
(18) to set minutes, press top
of switch (17) to start clock
18. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD/MP3: Press to
select next track/beginning
of current track
19. Disc *
Press to skip to next/previous CD
/
/
*Denotes optional equipment
Tip: Insert single CD into slot, auto-loading function will
set CD and begin play without pressing LOAD button
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CONVERTIBLE
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Convertible
Convertible
Convertible top operation
Tip: Always lower side
windows before lowering
or raising convertible top
To lower: Stop vehicle in a safe
place and park on a level surface;
set parking brake; lower side
windows; remove items from rear
storage area; push unlock button (1)
while pulling top latch (2) rearward,
continue to pull top latch back
completely; pull front of top rearward
to release from windshield header
If lowing top from inside vehicle,
use either handle (3) to lower
If lowing top from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top, near windshield
header (4) to lower
Fold back top and press firmly
on front of top to securely lock
in lowered position
Raise wind blocker (6) if desired
Tip: If top is hard to lower;
raise top slightly; then slowly
lower it while pressing upper
part of rear glass with your hand
To raise: Stop vehicle in a safe
place and park on a level surface;
set parking brake; lower side
windows; lower wind blocker (6);
pull unlock lever (5) to release top
from lowered position
If raising top from inside vehicle,
grasp either handle (3) to raise
If raising top from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top near windshield
header (4) to raise
Push lever on top latch up until
lock button (1) clicks and top
latch is securely locked
WARNING: If red indicator is
visible on unlock button (1),
top is not securely latched
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TRUNK
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk
Driving Tips
3. Instant Mobility System
emergency flat tire
repair kit (IMS)*
Your Mazda MX-5 Miata is
not equipped with a spare tire,
if tire repair is required, repair
tire with emergency flat tire
repair kit, see Owner’s Manual
for instructions
If equipped with optional runflat tire, see Owner’s Manual
4. Lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise
5. Remote trunk-lid release
lock-out, see Locks
6. Trunk light
Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system
7. Trunk release lever
Allows you to escape should
you become locked in trunk
To open: Slide lever in
direction of arrow, lever will
glow if it has been exposed
to light
Trunk
1. Tool bag
Contains lug wrench, tow
hooks and jack handle
2. Jack
To remove: Turn knob counterclockwise, open cover, turn
wing bolt counterclockwise,
remove jack
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when vehicle starts to move; you
may feel some brake pedal
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal
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Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
7,500-mile intervals; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door jamb provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*
†
Tire chains can damage
aluminum wheels; use on
steel wheels only
Tips: Use only genuine
Mazda tire chains; install only
on rear tires; install as tightly
as possible and retighten
periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner’s Manual
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with
gasoline, fully reinstall gas
cap by turning clockwise until
a clicking sound is heard, if gas
cap is not fully installed, Check
Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under
Hood
Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface
1. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Refill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap,
SAE 5W-20
4. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between
FULL and LOW marks on dipstick
5. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir
If brake/clutch* fluid level
is low, have your vehicle
inspected by your nearest
Mazda dealer
6. Fuse block
7. Hood support rod
8. Air filter
9. Hood latch
Push to right to release hood
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Level should be between
MIN and MAX
11. Cooling system cap
Do not remove if engine
is running or hot
12. Engine coolant reservoir
Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks
on reservoir
WARNING: Never remove
cooling system cap while
engine is running or hot;
you could get burned
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every
75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000†miles
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
A. Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: Locks and hinges
B. Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
idle speed, brake lines and hoses,
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots, chassis
and body bolts
C. Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(other than FL22), manual
transmission oil, rear
differential oil
E. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
F. Inspect: Disc brakes
2.0-liter 4-cylinder
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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A C F
A
A B D
F
A
A
EF
A C
A B F
A
A
F
A
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner’s Manual
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