Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016 Quick Start Guide

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SMART START GUIDE

Driver’s View

		ILLUMINATION	BLUETOOTH®
LIGHTING/	INFORMATION	DIMMER/	HANDS-FREE/
TURN SIGNALS	DISPLAY	TRIP METER	AUDIO
(P. 23)	(P. 7)	(PP. 31-32)	(PP. 13-14)

			TPMS
DSC			SET
OFF			(P. 6)

BSM	LDWS
(P. 23)	(P. 21)

	HOOD	TRUNK	TILT/TELESCOPING	CRUISE
	RELEASE	RELEASE	STEERING WHEEL LEVER	CONTROL
	This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE provides information on some
	unique features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are
	available at www.mymazda.com and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE
1	HOW TO. Complete information on features and functions are available in
	your Owner’s Manual.

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	WIPER/		HAZARD		NAVIGATION/AUDIO
	WASHER		WARNING		(WITH MAZDA CONNECT) CLOCK
	(P. 24)				(PP. 15-16, 27-28)

PUSH

BUTTON START

(P. 4)

	CLIMATE	PASSENGER	AUX/USB	SEAT	12V ACCESSORY
	CONTROL	AIRBAG OFF	PORTS	WARMERS	SOCKET
	(P. 30)	INDICATOR1			(Under dash in back
1					of footwell)
	This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side

airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the sensor has determined that an adult is not sitting in the front passenger seat.

NOTE: If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the adult as being

a child depending on the person’s physique and may deactivate the front passenger’s front/side 2 airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.

Key

ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)

This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out.

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

	• Unlock the driver’s door by		Door Request Switch
		pushing the driver’s door request
		switch once.
	• Unlock all doors by pushing
		the driver’s door request switch
		once or twice (depending on
		personalization setting (p. 10))
		OR by pushing the passenger’s
		door request switch once.	Advanced Key
	•	Lock all doors by pushing any
			Lock
		request switch once.
	•	Open the trunk by pushing	Unlock
		the trunk switch once (switch
		is located to the right of
		the rear license plate).

	CAUTION: RED KEY indicator light	Trunk
	may illuminate if advanced key	Panic Alarm
	is placed in the cup holder. The key
	can sometimes not be detected in
	the cup holder.

CAUTION:

•Make sure vehicle is OFF and take the keyless entry system key with you when leaving the vehicle.

•When locking doors using inside door switches or inside door lock knobs, be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

Electric Trunk

Lid Opener

NOTE: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for additional details about “Personalization Features”.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the Keyless Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter. However, only vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow you to lock and unlock the doors with the door request switches (without taking the key out of your purse or pocket).

Vehicles equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches on

3the doors/trunk. To lock and unlock the doors, the corresponding transmitter button must be pushed.

Starting The Enginewww.MazdaUSA.com

STARTING THE ENGINE WITH ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)

The MX-5 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal emission performance during cold starting conditions.

While Carrying the Key…

•Start the engine by pushing the START/ STOP ENGINE button while pushing the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal (A/T).

NOTE: You can drive the vehicle during AWS

activation, no need to wait.

•What you will notice? On start-up, the

engine speed and sound are higher (1500 RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold start conditions.

START/STOP

Indicator Light

•What this does? This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to improve efficiency and horsepower).

•Shut the engine OFF by making sure the vehicle is in park (A/T) and setting the parking brake, then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.

•Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.

•Turn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.

Emergency Engine Stop

Pushing and holding the START/STOP button or repeatedly pushing

the button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency.

NOTE: The engine may not start if the key cannot be detected. The Key Indicator Light may flash RED or “Key not detected” may be displayed if the key is placed in the cup holder.

If the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system. You may not be able to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

For your safety, the MX-5 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the instrument cluster (pp. 31-32) and sounding an alarm.

What to do? Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inflate them to the proper pressure. Properly inflated tires are safer, last longer, and increase fuel economy.

In the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can operate normally.

•The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.

•A tire rotation is performed.

•Any tire or wheel is replaced.

•The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.

Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light is Illuminated)

1Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.

2Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side door opening) on all four (4) tires.

3Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.

4Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch” (left side

of dash) until the TPMS warning light in the instrument cluster flashes twice and a beep sound is heard once.

CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS warning light may not turn on, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may turn on if the tire pressure is normal.

NOTE: Drastic changes in temperature or altitude may cause the TPMS warning light to turn on.

INSTANT MOBILITY SYSTEM (IMS)

	The IMS emergency flat tire repair
	kit (located in the trunk) is for a
	temporary repair of a slightly damaged
	flat tire, resulting from running over
	nails, or similar sharp objects on the
5	road surface. Refer to your Owner’s
	Manual for complete details.

Fuel/Cupholders/Storagewww.M zdaUSA.com

FUEL FILLER LID

Unlock the doors and push the fuel-filler lid to open it. To close, push the fuel-filler lid until it locks securely.

NOTE: The fuel door will not open if the doors are locked.

CUPHOLDERS

FUEL ECONOMY:

To achieve the best fuel economy, visit fueleconomy.gov for more information.

Use both hands when removing the cup holder. When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure that it is secured in place.

Rear cup holder

Front cup

STORAGE

Unlock

Lock

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Information Display

INFO

Toggle the INFO button up or down on steering wheel to cycle through different types of information.

Information

display

Push the center of the INFO button to make selections.

Display Screens

Push and hold the center of the INFO button to reset the currently displayed feature such as Average MPH or Average MPG.

Actual displayed information will vary on your vehicle model.

Range

AVG

Current

AVG

Distance	Average	Current	Average
to Empty	MPG	MPG	Speed

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Seats and Mirrors www.MazdaUSA.com

FRONT SEATS

Headrests

For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close the gap between your head and the headrest (to reduce the possibility of whiplash).

AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®

HomeLink Auto-Dimming	Rear Auto-Dimming Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light	Light	On	Off
	Sensor
On	Off

Auto-Dimming Mirror

•Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror and outside driver’s mirror to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you.

•Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started.

NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirror will not operate properly.

HomeLink®

•This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes and other radio frequency devices.

•Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.

NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Mazda Connect Infotainment System

MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (if equipped)

MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated by using one of the following three interfaces:

1	The commander switch (p. 11).	Talk
2	The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving).
3	Voice control (p. 12).

NOTE:

•In the interest of safety and to avoid distracted driving, the touchscreen is disabled at speeds over 5 mph. Use the commander switch

or voice control to operate the infotainment system.

•You can touch and tap, slide or swipe the touchscreen, but cannot pinch.

Push TALK button				Push TALK button
and say “Entertainment.”				and say “Navigation.”

Push TALK button	Push TALK button and	Push TALK button
and say “Applications.”	say “Communication.”	and say “Settings.”

NOTE: These types of Warning screens appear if there is a problem with the vehicle.

		For issues with MAZDA CONNECT, visit
9		http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com
		or call 800-430-0153.

Mazda Connect Settingswww.MazdaUSA.com

MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped)

To view the different setting screens:

1Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs.

2When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the commander switch down.

3Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.

NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.

Display Settings

Sound Settings

Device Settings

Use this to turn off the display. Touch the screen or use the commander switch to turn back on.

Use System to change the

brightness of the Display between Day (bright), Night (dim), and AUTO (switches from Day to Night when headlights are turned ON).

See illumination dimmer pp. 31-32.

Vehicle Settings

System Settings

Safety Settings	Clock Settings

The CLOCK tab can be used to adjust the time, sync the clock with GPS, and change between 12 and 24 hr clock.

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Commander/Voice Control

COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped)

The commander is the primary means for operating Mazda Connect. It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road.

The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation. Select a button around the commander knob to operate the desired system.

Select an item on the screen by:

1Moving the knob up or down, left or right, and/or turn the dial to move the cursor to the desired on-screen location (and get a description of the icon).

2Pushing the knob down (ENTER) to select your choice on the screen.

NAVIGATION		MUTE (push down)
HOME	ENTER	VOLUME (turn dial)

Push and hold the Favorites (Star) button to store your favorites.

AUDIO BACK

(to previous screen)

FAVORITES

The following can be stored in Favorites:

•50 stations total for AM, FM, and XM.

•50 contacts in the system phonebook.

•50 points of interest in navigation. (To edit or delete HOME, select HOME and push and hold the commander knob until the Edit/ Delete HOME screen appears.)

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