Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 11

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

  The trip meter records the total distance 
the vehicle is driven until the meter 
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by 
depressing and holding the selector for 
one second or more. Use this meter to 
measure trip distances and to compute fuel 
consumption.

 NOTE

 

(Vehicles with type B/type C audio)



  If the fuel economy data is reset 

using the fuel economy monitor, 
or trip A is reset using the trip 
meter when the function which 
synchronizes the fuel economy 
monitor and the trip meter is on, the 
fuel economy data and trip A are 
reset simultaneously. 



  Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on 

page 4-93 . 

 

  Only the trip meters record tenths of 

kilometres (miles). 

 

  The trip record will be erased when: 

 

  The power supply is interrupted 

(blown fuse or the battery is 
disconnected).

 

  The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 

km  (mile).   

 Tachometer

            The  tachometer  shows  engine  speed  in 
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

 CAUTION

 Do not run the engine with the 
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. 
 This may cause severe engine damage. 

*

1

The range varies depending on the type 
of gauge. 

*

1

Striped zone

*

1

Red zone

 NOTE

 When the tachometer needle enters the 
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the 
driver that the gears should be shifted 
before entering the RED ZONE. 

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 Engine  Coolant  Temperature 

Gauge (Without Multi-information 
Display)

            Indicates  engine  coolant  temperature.

 CAUTION

 If the high engine coolant temperature 
warning light (red) turns on, there is 
a possibility of overheating. Park the 
vehicle in a safe place immediately and 
take appropriate measures. If the vehicle 
continues to be driven, it could cause 
damage to the engine. 
 Refer to Overheating on page  7-24 . 

 NOTE

 

  During normal driving, the engine 

coolant temperature stabilizes at 100 
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge 
indicates a range lower than 100 °C 
(210 °F). 

 

  If the engine load increases and the 

engine coolant temperature exceeds 
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates 
the engine coolant temperature. 

 Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-

information Display)

            The  fuel  gauge  shows  approximately 
how much fuel is remaining in the tank 
when the ignition is switched ON. We 
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full

1/4 Full

Empty

  If the low fuel warning light illuminates or 
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as 
possible.
  Refer  to  Warning  Indication/Warning 
Lights on page  4-42 .

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Instrument Cluster and Display

 NOTE

 

  After refuelling, it may require some 

time for the indicator to stabilize. In 
addition, the indicator may deviate 
while driving on a slope or curve 
since the fuel moves in the tank. 

 

  The display indicating a quarter 

or less remaining fuel has more 
segments to show the remaining fuel 
level in greater detail. 

 

  The direction of the arrow (   ) 

indicates that the fuel-

¿ ller À ap is on 

the left side of the vehicle. 

 Instrument Panel Illumination

            When  the  position  lights  are  turned 
on with the ignition switched ON, 
the brightness of the instrument panel 
illumination is dimmed.

 NOTE

 When the position lights are turned on, 
the position lights indicator light in the 
instrument cluster turns on. 
 Refer to Headlights on page  4-63 . 

  The brightness of the instrument cluster 
and instrument panel illuminations can be 
adjusted by rotating the knob.

 

 The brightness decreases by rotating the 

knob to the left. A beep sound will be 
heard when the knob has been rotated to 
the maximum dim position.

 

 The brightness increases by rotating the 

knob to the right.

Dim

Bright

  Function for cancelling illumination 
dimmer

    The  illumination  dimmer  can  be 
cancelled by rotating the instrument panel 
illumination knob to the right until a beep 
sound is heard while the instrument cluster 
is dimmed with the ignition switched 
ON. If the instrument cluster's visibility 
is reduced due to glare from surrounding 
brightness, cancel the illumination 
dimmer.

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Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 NOTE

 

  When the illumination dimmer is 

cancelled, the instrument cluster 
cannot be dimmed even if the 
position lights are turned on. 

 

  When the illumination dimmer is 

cancelled, the screen in the centre 
display switches to constant display 
of the daytime screen. 

 Outside  Temperature  Display 

(Without Multi-information 
Display)

              When  the  ignition  is  switched  ON,  the 
outside temperature is displayed.

 NOTE

   Under the following conditions, the 
outside temperature display may differ 
from the actual outside temperature 
depending on the surroundings and 
vehicle conditions: 

 

 Signi

¿ cantly cold or hot 

temperatures.

 

  Sudden changes in outside 

temperature.

 

  The vehicle is parked.

 

  The vehicle is driven at low speeds.   

  Changing the Temperature Unit of the 
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles 
with Type B/C)

    The outside temperature unit can be 
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
  Settings can be changed by operating the 
centre display screen.
  Refer to Personalisation Features on page 
 9-10 .

 NOTE

 When the temperature unit indicated 
in the outside temperature display is 
changed, the temperature unit indicated 
in the engine coolant gauge display 
changes in conjunction with it. 

  Outside  Temperature  Warning 

*

    When the outside temperature is low, the 
indication

À ashes and a beep sound is 

heard to warn the driver of the possibility 
of icy roads.
  If the outside temperature is lower than 
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature 
display and the

   mark 

À ashes for about 

ten seconds and a beep sound is heard 
once.

 NOTE

 If the outside temperature is lower than 
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not 
operate. However, the      mark 
illuminates.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 Adjustable Speed Limiter Display 

(Without Multi-information 
Display)

*

            The  setting  status  of  the  adjustable  speed 
limiter is displayed.

 Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed 

Display (Without Multi-
information Display) 

*

            The  vehicle  speed  preset  using  the  cruise 
control is displayed.

(European model)

(Except European model)

 Trip Computer and INFO Switch 

(Without Multi-information 
Display)

            The  following  information  can  be  selected 
by pressing the  INFO  switch with the 
ignition switched ON.

 

 Approximate distance you can travel on 

the available fuel

 

 Average fuel economy

 

 Current fuel economy

 

 Average vehicle speed

 

 Vehicle speed alarm 

*

If you have any problems with your trip 
computer, consult an expert repairer, we 
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

  Distance-to-empty  mode

    This  mode  displays  the  approximate 
distance you can travel on the remaining 
fuel based on the fuel economy.

  The distance-to-empty will be calculated 
and displayed every second.
(European model)

(Except European model)

 NOTE

 

  Even though the distance-to-empty 

display may indicate a suf

¿ cient 

amount of remaining driving distance 
before refuelling is required, refuel 
as soon as possible if the fuel level 
is very low or the low fuel warning 
light illuminates. 

 

  The display may not change unless 

you add more than approximately 9 L 
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel. 

 

  The distance-to-empty is the 

approximate remaining distance 
the vehicle can be driven until all 
the graduation marks in the fuel 
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel 
supply) disappear. 

 

  If there is no past fuel economy 

information such as after 

¿ rst 

purchasing your vehicle or the 
information is deleted when the 
battery leads are disconnected, the 
actual distance-to empty/range may 
differ from the amount indicated. 

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

  Average fuel economy mode

    This mode displays the average fuel 
economy by calculating the total fuel 
consumption and the total travelled 
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection, 
or resetting the data. The average fuel 
economy is calculated and displayed every 
minute.
(European model)

(Except European model)

  To clear the data being displayed, press the 
 INFO  switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
  After pressing the  INFO  switch, - - - L/100 
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about 
1 minute before the fuel economy is 
recalculated and displayed.

  Current fuel economy mode

    This mode displays the current fuel 
economy by calculating the amount of fuel 
consumption and the distance travelled.

  Current fuel economy will be calculated 
and displayed every 2 seconds.
(European model)

(Except European model)

  When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be 
displayed.

  Average vehicle speed mode

    This mode displays the average vehicle 
speed by calculating the distance and the 
time travelled since connecting the battery 
or resetting the data.
  Average vehicle speed will be calculated 
and displayed every 10 seconds.
(European model)

(Except European model)

  To clear the data being displayed, press the 
 INFO  switch for more than 1.5 seconds. 
After pressing the  INFO  switch, - - - km/h 
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about 
1 minute before the vehicle speed is 
recalculated and displayed.

  Vehicle speed alarm mode 

*

    In this mode, the current setting for the 
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can 
change the vehicle speed setting at which 
the warning is triggered.

 NOTE

 The vehicle speed alarm display is 
activated at the same time the beep 
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed 
À ashes several times. 

  The vehicle speed alarm can be set using 
the   INFO   switch.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 NOTE

 

  Always set the vehicle speed 

according to the laws and regulations 
of the country/city in which the 
vehicle is driven. In addition, always 
verify the speed of the vehicle using 
the speedometer. 

 

  The vehicle speed alarm function can 

be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20 
and 150 mph). 

  The vehicle speed alarm can be set using 
the following procedure.

   1.   Press  the   INFO   switch  to  display  the 

vehicle speed alarm mode.

   2.   Press  the   INFO   switch  continuously 

until a beep sound is heard.

   

The set vehicle speed display 

À ashes 

the third digit (hundredths place).

   3.   Press the  INFO  switch and set the third 

digit (hundredths place) to the desired 
vehicle speed.

   

The numerical value changes each time 
the  INFO  switch is pressed.

   4.   Press  the   INFO   switch  continuously 

until a beep sound is heard.

   

The set vehicle speed display 

À ashes 

the lower two digits (tenths and ones 
place).

   5.   Press the  INFO  switch and set the two 

lower digits (tenths and ones place) to 
the desired vehicle speed.

   

The numerical value changes each time 
the  INFO  switch is pressed.

   6.   Press  the   INFO   switch  continuously 

until a beep sound is heard.

   

The set vehicle speed is displayed on 
the vehicle speed alarm screen.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 Multi-information Display and INFO Switch 

*

INFO switch

Multi-information Display

  The multi-information display indicates the following information.

 

 Odometer

 

 Trip meter

 

 Engine coolant temperature gauge

 

 Fuel gauge

 

 Outside temperature

 

 Distance-to-empty

 

 Average fuel economy

 

 Current fuel economy

 

 Maintenance Monitor

 

 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display

 

 Cruise Control Display

 

 Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

 

 Compass Display

 

 Vehicle Speed Alarm

 

 Roof Operation Display

 

 Warning message

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

  The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Press the INFO switch

Engine Coolant 
Temperature Gauge, 
Maintenance Monitor, 
Outside Temperature, 
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant 
Temperature Gauge, 
Compass, 
Distance-to-empty, 
Outside Temperature, 
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Warning message, 
Outside 
Temperature, 
Odometer, Fuel 
Gauge

Engine Coolant 
Temperature Gauge, 
Trip Meter A, Average 
Fuel Economy, Current 
Fuel Economy, Outside 
Temperature, 
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant 
Temperature Gauge, 
Trip Meter B, Average 
Fuel Economy, Current 
Fuel Economy, Outside 
Temperature, 
Odometer, Fuel Gauge

*1

*2

*1: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2: Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip 

Meter Selector

                The  odometer  is  constantly  displayed  on 
the screen when the ignition is switched 
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen 
can be displayed by operating the INFO 
switch.

Press the INFO switch

INFO switch

Trip meter A, 
Odometer

Trip meter B, 
Odometer

  Odometer

    The odometer records the total distance 
the vehicle has been driven.

  Trip  meter

    The driving distance for a speci

¿ ed 

interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP 
A, TRIP B) of interval distance and the 
average fuel economy for each can be 
measured.

  For instance, trip meter A can record the 
distance from the point of origin, and 
trip meter B can record the distance from 
where the fuel tank is 

¿ lled.

  When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A 
will be displayed. When trip meter B is 
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

  The trip meter and average fuel economy 
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch 
for 1.5 second or more while in each 
mode.

 NOTE

 

  Only the trip meters record tenths of 

kilometres (miles). 

 

  The trip record will be erased when: 

 

  The power supply is interrupted 

(blown fuse or the battery is 
disconnected).

 

  The vehicle is driven over 1999 

km  (mile).   

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 Engine  Coolant  Temperature 

Gauge

              Displays  the  engine  coolant  temperature. 
The blue gauge indicates that the engine 
coolant temperature is low, and the red 
gauge indicates that the engine coolant 
temperature is high and overheating.

 CAUTION

 If the high engine coolant temperature 
warning light (red) turns on, there is 
a possibility of overheating. Park the 
vehicle in a safe place immediately and 
take appropriate measures. If the vehicle 
continues to be driven, it could cause 
damage to the engine. 
 Refer to Overheating on page  7-24 . 

 NOTE

 

  The temperature unit (Centigrade/

Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant 
gauge display changes in conjunction 
with the temperature unit of the 
outside temperature display. 



  Refer to Personalisation Features on 

page 9-10 . 

 

  During normal driving, the engine 

coolant temperature stabilizes at 100 
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge 
indicates a range lower than 100 °C 
(210 °F). 

 

  If the engine load increases and the 

engine coolant temperature exceeds 
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates 
the engine coolant temperature. 

 Fuel  Gauge

              The  fuel  gauge  shows  approximately 
how much fuel is remaining in the tank 
when the ignition is switched ON. We 
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full

1/4 Full

Empty

  If the fuel level is low, (   ) and (   ) turn an 
amber colour. Refuel as soon as possible.
  Refer to Taking Action on page  7-41  .

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 NOTE

 

  After refuelling, it may require some 

time for the indicator to stabilize. In 
addition, the indicator may deviate 
while driving on a slope or curve 
since the fuel moves in the tank. 

 

  The display indicating a quarter 

or less remaining fuel has more 
segments to show the remaining fuel 
level in greater detail. 

 

  The direction of the arrow (   ) 

indicates that the fuel-

¿ ller À ap is on 

the left side of the vehicle. 

 Outside  Temperature  Display

                When  the  ignition  is  switched  ON,  the 
outside temperature is displayed.

 NOTE

   Under the following conditions, the 
outside temperature display may differ 
from the actual outside temperature 
depending on the surroundings and 
vehicle conditions: 

 

 Signi

¿ cantly cold or hot 

temperatures.

 

  Sudden changes in outside 

temperature.

 

  The vehicle is parked.

 

  The vehicle is driven at low speeds.   

  Changing the Temperature Unit of the 
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles 
with Type B/C)

    The outside temperature unit can be 
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
  Settings can be changed by operating the 
centre display screen.
  Refer to Personalisation Features on page 
 9-10 .

 NOTE

 When the temperature unit indicated 
in the outside temperature display is 
changed, the temperature unit indicated 
in the engine coolant gauge display 
changes in conjunction with it. 

  Outside  Temperature  Warning 

*

    When the outside temperature is low, the 
indication

À ashes and a beep sound is 

heard to warn the driver of the possibility 
of icy roads.
  If the outside temperature is lower than 
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature 
display and the

   mark 

À ashes for about 

ten seconds and a beep sound is heard 
once.

 NOTE

 If the outside temperature is lower than 
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not 
operate. However, the      mark 
illuminates.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 Distance-to-empty

            This  displays  the  approximate  distance 
you can travel on the remaining fuel based 
on the fuel economy.
  The distance-to-empty will be calculated 
and displayed every second.

 NOTE

 

  Even though the distance-to-empty 

display may indicate a suf

¿ cient 

amount of remaining driving distance 
before refuelling is required, refuel 
as soon as possible if the fuel level 
is very low or the low fuel warning 
light illuminates. 

 

  The display will not change unless 

you add more than approximately 9 L 
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel. 

 

  The distance-to-empty is the 

approximate remaining distance the 
vehicle can be driven until all the 
graduation marks in the fuel gauge 
indicating the remaining fuel supply 
disappear. 

 

  If there is no past fuel economy 

information such as after 

¿ rst 

purchasing your vehicle or the 
information is deleted when the 
battery leads are disconnected, the 
actual distance-to empty/range may 
differ from the amount indicated. 

 Average Fuel Economy

            This  mode  displays  the  average  fuel 
economy by calculating the total fuel 
consumption and the total travelled 
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection, 
or resetting the data.
  The average fuel economy is calculated 
and displayed every minute.

  To clear the data being displayed, press the 
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds. 
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100 
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about 
1 minute before the fuel economy is 
recalculated and displayed.

 Current Fuel Economy

            This  displays  the  current  fuel  economy 
by calculating the amount of fuel 
consumption and the distance travelled.
  Current fuel economy will be calculated 
and displayed every two seconds.

  When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be 
displayed.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 Maintenance  Monitor

            The  following  maintenance  period 
noti

¿ cations can be displayed by turning 

the Maintenance Monitor on.

 

 Scheduled Maintenance

 

 Tyre Rotation

 

 Oil Change

  For the setting method and indications 
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the 
Maintenance Monitor.
  Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 
 6-10 .
  The maintenance monitor displays the 
information when the ignition is switched 
ON.

 NOTE

 This function is inoperable while the 
vehicle is being driven. 

  Message  display

    When the remaining time or the distance 
approaches 0, a message is displayed each 
time the ignition is switched ON.

 NOTE

 

  If any of the INFO switch is pressed 

while a message is displayed, it will 
no longer be displayed the next time 
the ignition is switched ON. 

 

  After the vehicle is serviced and the 

remaining time/distance is reset, the 
message for the next maintenance 
period will be displayed when the 
remaining distance or time to the 
next maintenance period approaches 
0 (displays when engine is started). 

 

  If there are multiple messages, they 

are displayed according to their 
order. 

 

  If OFF is set for Messages, messages 

are not displayed. 

 Vehicle  Speed Alarm 

*

            In  this  mode,  the  current  setting  for  the 
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can 
change the vehicle speed setting at which 
the warning is triggered.

 NOTE

 The vehicle speed alarm display is 
activated at the same time the beep 
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed 
À ashes several times. 

  The vehicle speed alarm can be set using 
the centre display.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

 NOTE

 

  Always set the vehicle speed 

according to the laws and regulations 
of the country/city in which the 
vehicle is driven. In addition, always 
verify the speed of the vehicle using 
the speedometer. 

 

  The vehicle speed alarm function can 

be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20 
and 150 mph). 

 Lane Departure Warning System 

(LDWS) Display 

*

            Displays  the  system  status.

  Refer to Lane Departure Warning on page 
 4-111 .

 Adjustable Speed Limiter Display 

*

            The  setting  status  of  the  adjustable  speed 
limiter is displayed.

 Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed 

Display

*

            The  vehicle  speed  preset  using  the  cruise 
control is displayed. 

 Compass  Display

            The  direction  the  vehicle  is  moving  is 
displayed in one of the eight cardinal 
directions while the vehicle is being 
driven.

 Display 

 Direction 

 N 

 North 

 S 

 South 

 E 

 East 

 W 

 West 

 NE 

 Northeast 

 NW  

Northwest 

 SE 

 Southeast 

 SW  

Southwest 

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

 Roof Operation Display

            Displays  the  roof  operation  status.

  Refer to Operation Indication on page 
 3-48 .

 Warning (Display Indication)

            A  message  is  displayed  to  notify  the 
user of the system operation status and 
malfunctions or abnormalities.
  If the warning light turns on/

À ashes 

simultaneously or a symbol is indicated 
in the display, check the information 
regarding the warning light or symbol. 
(page   4-42 )
  When only a message is displayed, refer 
to Message Indicated in Multi-information 
Display. (page  7-46 )

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