Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 Quick Tips

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Lower Octane Fuel Usage

If 91 octane fuel is not available,
fuel as low as 87 octane
can be used temporarily for
emergency purposes, use
of fuel lower than 91 octane
can decrease performance
and deteriorate shift quality,
refueling vehicle with correct
octane fuel a couple of
times will restore vehicle
performance and shift quality.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE/WARRANTY

Unleaded

Gasoline

91-octane

recommended

12.7-gallon/
48-liter tank

2007

Reference

Guide for

Controls and

Functions

Quick Tips

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MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

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

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

29. Power retractable hardtop
operation indicator*,

see Convertible

30. Power retractable hardtop
switches*, see Convertible

31. Seat warmer*

Press on/off

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

Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light

Front air bag deactivation indicator
light (2) 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

WARNINGS: Even with advanced
air bags, 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

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

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

WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier access
to a curious child

Trunk request switch: Press (7) on
trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock

Tip: Trunk will not open if
power retractable hardtop*
latch is released or top is not in
complete raised/lowered position

Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver’s
door; press again within a 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s
door, press and hold to lower
driver’s and passenger windows

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 and vehicle will not
lock remotely 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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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 may 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

Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger’s door;
both doors unlock simultaneously

*Denotes optional equipment

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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

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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SET/–

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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

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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

12.7-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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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 a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier access
to a curious child

*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

Tip: Trunk will not open if
power retractable hardtop*
latch is released or top is not in
complete raised/lowered position

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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LR

Manual door locks

To lock/unlock: Push button (1)
into handle/pull toward you

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5

Retractable key*

To fold/unfold: Press release
button (1)

Auxiliary key*

See Getting Started

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
Auto down function is available on
driver’s window only, identified by
AUTO on switch (1) or both driver
and passenger windows, switches
are blank (2) depending on model
Auto down function: Press desired
switch down completely and release

Tip: On models with auto
down function on both
windows, windows can be
opened using keyless entry
transmitter by pressing and
holding unlock button

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 (3) left/right,
press switch (4) 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

With power retractable hardtop*,
if beep sounds when vehicle
is placed into gear, verify that
hardtop latch is closed, if power
top does not operate when in the
open position, verify that vehicle
is not in gear or trunk is not open

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

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5-speed 6-speed*

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. Seat 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*

Seat warmer*,

see Driver’s View

Seat 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 seat
belt only)

Must be used when installing
child-safety seat

To activate: Pull belt fully out
of retractor, connect buckle and
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

Seat belts must always
be worn when vehicle is
in motion

All air bags are supplemental
and do not replace seat
belt usage

Properly secure children
and even with advanced
air bags, set passenger side
air bag deactivation switch
to OFF position

WARNINGS: Even with
advanced air bags, when
using a rear-facing infant­safety 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: Use key
to disable passenger air bag, then
move seat as far back as possible;
use dual locking mode retractor
seat 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

*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

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*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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CLIMATE CONTROLS

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Climate

Controls

Driving Tips

6. Fan control

Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise to decrease/increase
fan speed, turn to OFF to shut
system off

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

2. Temperature control

Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise for cooler/warmer

3. Rear window
defogger

Press to activate/deactivate

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

Control positions for
maximum defrost

Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, airflow
selector knob to

Tip: When selected, air
is dried by A/C compressor
operation when outside
temperature is above 39°F

Tips: To help prevent
windshield fogging in
humid weather, select

To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
with convertible top up

Tip: Use only genuine Mazda
tire chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically

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

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance
Rotate tires at 5,000 or 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

Tip: Never exceed 30 mph
with tire chains

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

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

*Denotes optional equipment

†

See Owner’s Manual

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A/C

OFF

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CONVERTIBLE

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Convertible

Convertible

Detachable hardtop*
To remove: Disconnect defogger

coupler, remove antenna; release
top and side latches; slide top
rearward while pressing down
on rear deck latches; lift hardtop
straight off body

Tip: Always stop vehicle in a
safe place and park on a level
surface; set parking brake;
lower side windows; remove
items from rear storage area
before operating the top

Manual convertible top
To lower: 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 manual soft top is hard
to lower; raise top slightly;
then slowly lower it while
pressing upper part of rear
glass with your hand

To raise: 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

To install: Align rear latches
with rear deck studs; slide hard
top forward while pressing down
on rear deck; securely lock top
and side latches, reconnect rear
window defogger

For complete details, see
Owner’s Manual

*Denotes optional equipment

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4

6

5

1

2

3

CONVERTIBLE

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Convertible

Trunk

When lowering top: Windows
automatically lower if closed or
partially opened; deck raises; top
lowers, deck lowers; beep sounds
to confirm operation is complete

To raise: Press and hold close
button (2) until top is fully raised,
beep sounds to confirm operation
is complete, secure latch (4), if
top latch is not securely latched,
indicator (1) will remain illuminated
and beep sounds when vehicle is
placed into gear

Power retractable hardtop*

Will only operate when manual
transmission is in Neutral, or when
automatic transmission is either in
Park or Neutral, ensure vehicle is
stopped and set parking brake
before operating the top

To lower: Push unlock button
(5) while pulling latch (4) rearward;
then press and hold open button
(3) until beep is heard and top is
fully lowered

*Denotes optional equipment

5. 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, have
vehicle transported via a flatbed
towing service to a tire repair
center, if tire repair service is
not available, repair tire with
emergency flat tire repair kit, see
Owner’s Manual for instructions

Tip: Check expiration date
annually on tire sealant
container located in flat
tire repair kit, replace
if necessary

If equipped with optional run­flat tire, see Owner’s Manual

6. Remote trunk-lid release
lock-out,

see Locks

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

Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system

Trunk

1. Lock

To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise

2. Trunk light

3. Tool bag

Contains lug wrench, tow
hooks and jack handle

4. Jack

To remove: Turn knob
counterclockwise, open cover,
turn wing bolt counterclockwise,
remove jack

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Tips: If open/close button is
released during lowering/raising
operation, a beep will sound

If trunk is open, a beep
sounds when pressing open/
close buttons and top will not
lower/raise until trunk is closed

In case of a power loss the
tools for manually operating
the power retractable hardtop
are located in the glove
compartment, see Owner’s
Manual for manual operating
instructions

If beep sounds when vehicle
is placed into gear, verify that
power retractable hardtop
latch is closed, if power top
does not operate when in the
open position, verify that
vehicle is not in gear or
trunk is not open

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

Clean air filter every 15,000 miles
Inspect engine valve clearance

every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every

75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine

coolant at 120,000 miles

WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals

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,

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

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A

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A C

A B F

A

A

F

A

*Denotes optional equipment

†

See Owner’s Manual

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