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

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

*Denotes optional equipment

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For other rare circumstances when passenger air bag can be shut off, refer to NHTSA guidelines

Passenger’s seat air bag deactivation switch

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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

PASS AIRBAG

ON OFF

Always “ON”

PASS

Except

AIRBAG

CRS used

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

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

PUSH

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GETTING STARTED

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

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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