Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Warning/Indicator Lights

Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci

¿ cations.

Centre of Instrument panel

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

Type A
(With Multi-information Display)

Type B
(Without Multi-information Display)

Instrument Cluster

Warning Indication/Warning Lights

These lights turn on or

À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system

malfunction.

Signal

Warning Lights

Page

(Red)

Brake System Warning Light

*1*2

7-31

Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-31

Engine Oil Warning Light

7-31

(Red)

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning
Light

7-31

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

7-31

Master Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-34

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Signal

Warning Lights

Page

(Amber)

Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light

7-34

ABS Warning Light

Electronic Brake Force

Distribution System

Warning

7-31

ABS warning

7-34

Check Engine Light

7-34

(Amber)

i-stop Warning Light

7-34

(Amber)

i-ELOOP Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-34

Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-34

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light

7-34

Active Bonnet Warning Light

7-34

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

Flashing

7-34

Illuminate

7-41

Flat Tyre Warning Light

7-34

(Red)

KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light

Malfunction

7-34

Except malfunction

7-41

(Amber)

KEY Warning Indication

7-34

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication/

Warning Light

Illuminated

7-34

Flashing

4-111

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Signal

Warning Lights

Page

(Amber)

High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/

Warning Light

7-34

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication

7-34

Retractable Fastback Warning Indication

7-34

LED Headlight Warning Light

7-34

Seat Belt Warning Light

7-41

Door-Ajar Warning Light

7-41

Door-Ajar Warning Indication

7-41

Boot lid-Ajar Warning Indication

7-41

Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-41

120 km/h Warning Light

7-41

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light

7-41

*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or

when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Indication/Indicator Lights

These lights turn on or

À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system

malfunction.

Signal

Indicator Lights

Page

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light

2-47

(White/Green)

KEY Indicator/Indicator Light

3-9

Security Indicator Light

3-54

Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light

3-48

(Green)

i-stop Indicator Light

4-18

(White/Green)

i-ELOOP Indicator/Indicator Light

4-92

Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication

4-39

Wrench Indication/Indicator Light

4-47

(Blue)

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light

4-47

Shift Position Indication

4-52

Lights-On Indicator Light

4-63

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

Headlight High-Low

Beam

4-68

Flashing the Headlights

4-68

Rear Fog Light Indicator Light

4-70

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Signal

Indicator Lights

Page

Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

4-71

Hazard Warning Flasher

4-79

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

Traction Control System

(TCS)

4-87

Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC)

4-88

(Turns on)

7-34

DSC OFF Indicator Light

4-89

Select Mode Indication

4-98

(White)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indication

4-143

(Green)

High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light

4-105

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light

4-117

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator

Light

4-109

(White/Amber)

Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication/Indicator Light

4-124

(Green)

Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indication/Indicator Light

4-124

(White/Amber)

Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light

4-135

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

*Some models.

Signal

Indicator Lights

Page

(Green)

Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light

4-135

*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or

when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Wrench Indication/Indicator

Lights

Type A instrument cluster

Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.

Type B instrument cluster

    When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
  The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
  Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-10 .

Low Engine Coolant Temperature

Indicator Light (Blue)

The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been suf

¿ ciently warmed

up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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When Driving

Transmission

Manual Transmission
Operation

Manual Transmission Shift Pattern

Neutral position

The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.

WARNING

Do not use sudden engine braking
on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could
cause the tyres to skid. This could
lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.

Always leave the shift lever in 1 or
R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.

CAUTION

Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
on an upgrade. Riding the clutch
will cause needless clutch wear and
damage.

Do not apply any excessive lateral

force to the shift lever when
changing from 5th to 4th gear. This
could lead to the accidental selection
of 2nd gear, which could result in
damage to the transmission.

Make sure the vehicle comes to a

complete stop before shifting to
R. Shifting to R while the vehicle
is still moving may damage the
transmission.

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When Driving

Transmission

NOTE

A natural driving posture can be

realized by lightly gripping the shift
lever from the side without having to
rest your elbow on the centre console
box.

If shifting to R is dif

¿ cult, shift back

into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.

(With i-stop function)

If the engine has stopped due to

stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within 3
seconds of the engine stopping.

The engine cannot be restarted even

if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:

The driver's door is open.

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

The clutch pedal is not released

completely after the engine stalled.

The clutch pedal is depressed with

the engine not stopped completely.

NOTE

(With parking sensor system)

When the shift lever is shifted to the

R position with the ignition switched
ON, the parking sensor system is
activated and a beep sound is heard.

Refer to Parking Sensor System on

page 4-148 .

Gear Shift Indicator

The gear shift indicator supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as noti

¿ es the driver to change to the most

suitable gear position corresponding to the
actual driving condition.

Selected gear position

Suitable gear position

Indication

Condition

Numeral

The selected gear position is
displayed.

and numeral

Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.

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When Driving

Transmission

CAUTION

Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving situation
might require shift operations different
from indication. To avoid the risk of
accidents, the road and traf

¿ c conditions

have to be judged correctly by the driver
before shifting.

NOTE

The gear shift indicator turns off when
the following operations are performed.

The vehicle is stopped.

The vehicle is put in neutral.

The vehicle is driven in reverse.

The clutch is not fully engaged when

accelerating from a stop.

The clutch pedal remains depressed

for 2 seconds or longer while driving.

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When Driving

Transmission

Automatic Transmission Controls

Lock-release button

Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).

Various Lockouts:

NOTE

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transmission
that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the
transmission to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions
as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift
into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed
increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, con

¿ rm

you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-55 ).

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When Driving

Transmission

Shift Position Indication

The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.

NOTE

If one of the following actions is
performed, the selector position is
displayed for 5 minutes even if the
ignition switch is in a position other than
ON.

The ignition is switched OFF.

The driver's door is opened.

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42 .

Transmission Ranges

The shift position indicator light in the

instrument cluster illuminates. Refer
to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-42 .

The selector lever must be in P or N to

operate the starter.

P (Park)

P locks the transmission and prevents the
rear wheels from rotating.

WARNING

Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.

CAUTION

Shifting into P, N or R while the

vehicle is moving can damage your
transmission.

Shifting into a driving gear or

reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
transmission.

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-62 ).

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When Driving

Transmission

NOTE

(With parking sensor system)
When the selector lever is shifted to the
R position with the ignition switched
ON, the parking sensor system is
activated and a beep sound is heard.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page
4-148 .

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transmission are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.

WARNING

If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.

Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.

CAUTION

Do not shift into N when driving
the vehicle. Doing so can cause
transmission damage.

NOTE

Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N to prevent the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.

D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transmission will automatically
shift through a 6-gear sequence.

M (Manual)

M is the manual shift mode position. Gears
can be shifted up or down by operating the
selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode
on page 4-55 .

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transmission
shift points to best suit the road conditions
and driver input. This improves driving
feel. The transmission may switch to AAS
mode when driving up and down slopes,
cornering, driving at high elevations,
or depressing the accelerator pedal
quickly while the selector lever is in the
D position. Depending on the road and
driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear
shifting could be delayed or not occur,
however, this does not indicate a problem
because the AAS mode will maintain the
optimum gear position.

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When Driving

Transmission

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P:

   1.   Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.   Start  the  engine.
   3.   Press and hold the lock-release button.
4.   Move  the  selector  lever.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to

ACC or the ignition is switched off,
the selector lever cannot be shifted
from P.

The ignition cannot be switched to

OFF if the selector lever is not in P.

Shift-Lock Override

If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
Type A

1. Remove the shift-lock override cover

using a cloth-wrapped

À at head

screwdriver.

2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

Cover

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
to have the system checked.
Type B

1. Press the lock-release button with the

button pressed.

Lock-release button

button

2. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
to have the system checked.

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When Driving

Transmission

Manual Shift Mode

The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transmission vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector
lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.

NOTE

Changing to manual shift mode
while driving will not damage the
transmission.

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.

NOTE

If you change to manual shift mode

when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.

If you change to manual shift mode

without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to
M4/M5.

Indicators

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.

Gear position indication

The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.

Manual shift mode indication

Gear position indication

NOTE

If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will

À ash twice to

signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transmission).

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When Driving

Transmission

*Some models.

Gear Shift Indicator

The gear shift indicator supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as noti

¿ es the driver to change to the most

suitable gear position corresponding to the
actual driving condition.

Selected gear position

Suitable gear position

Indication

Condition

Numeral

The selected gear position is
displayed.

and numeral

Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.

CAUTION

¿ c conditions

have to be judged correctly by the driver
before shifting.

NOTE

The gear shift indicator turns off when
the following operations are performed.

The vehicle is stopped.

Manual shift mode is cancelled.

Manually shifting up

You can shift gears up by operating
the selector lever or the steering shift
switches

ĺ M2 ĺ M3 ĺ M4 ĺ M5 ĺ M6

Using selector lever

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the
selector lever back

once.

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When Driving

Transmission

*Some models.

Using steering shift switch

To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch
(

) toward you once with your

¿ ngers.

UP switch (+/OFF)

WARNING

Keep your hands on the steering wheel
rim when using

¿ ngers on the steering

shift switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of
the steering wheel when using the
steering shift switches is dangerous. If
the driver's air bag were to deploy in a
collision, your hands could be impacted
causing injury.

NOTE

When driving slowly, the gears may

not shift up.

Do not drive the vehicle with the

tachometer needle in the RED ZONE
while in manual shift mode. In
addition, manual shift mode switches
to automatic shift mode while the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed.

This function is cancelled while

the DSC is turned off. However,
if the vehicle is continuously
driven at a high rpm, the gears may
automatically shift up to protect the
engine.

The steering shift switch can be used

temporarily even if the selector lever
is in the D position while driving. In
addition, it returns to automatic shift
mode when the UP switch (

)

is pulled rearward for a suf

¿ cient

amount of time.

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Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 12