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Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 31

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Drain

¿ lter cleaning procedure

Drain filter

NOTE

If leaves or other matter block the drain
¿ lter, water may enter the vehicle.
Clean the drain

¿ lter at least once a year.

1. Check the position of the drain

¿ lter

with your hand from behind the bow.

Drain filter

Bow

2. Remove the drain

¿ lter while pressing

the tab.

3. Remove leaves and other matter

accumulated in the drain

¿ lter.

4. Reinstall the drain

¿ lter in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

CAUTION

When installing the drain

¿ lter, make

sure that the drain

¿ lter is securely

attached to its designated position by
pushing it until the tab locks. Water may
enter the vehicle if the drain

¿ lter is not

secured to its designated position.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Convertible Top (Retractable

Fastback) Maintenance

Washing

To help protect the retractable fastback's
¿ nish, use a soft cloth or sponge to wash
it.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the

¿ nish if they are not removed

immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.

CAUTION

Do not use an automatic car wash.

Do not spray water directly on the

area where the window glass and the
retractable fastback meet. This would
probably cause water to enter the
cabin.

Do not use strong soap, chemical

detergents, or hot water, and do not
wash the retractable fastback in
direct sunlight or when the surface is
warm.

Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold
water. Do not allow soap to dry on the
¿ nish.

Waxing

Wax the retractable fastback when water
no longer beads on the paint. Always wash
and dry it before waxing.

CAUTION

Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry

cloth will scratch the

¿ nish.

Do not use abrasive wax. This may

damage the protective coating and
discolour or deteriorate the paint.

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas.

Drainage outlet cleaning procedure

There are drainage outlets on the left and
right of the lower side of the rear window.

Rear roof

Drainage
outlet

Rear window

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

NOTE

If leaves or other foreign matter block
the drainage outlets, water may enter the
cabin. Clean the drainage outlets at least
once a year.

1. Continue pressing the retractable

fastback switch in the open direction
until the rear roof is raised up from the
fully closed position.

Refer to Opening the Roof on page
3-51 .

2. Remove your

¿ nger from the

retractable fastback switch after the
rear roof is raised up.

3. Make sure the drainage outlets are

visible.

Drainage
outlet

Rear roof links

4. Switch the ignition OFF.

WARNING

Verify that the ignition is switched off:
Closing the roof with the ignition not
switched off is dangerous as the motors
could turn on suddenly and cause
injury resulting from hands or

¿ ngers

being pinched in the mechanism.

5. Remove leaves and other foreign

matter accumulated in the drainage
outlet.

CAUTION

When cleaning the drainage outlets, be
careful not to touch the roof links or the
framework of the rear roof. Otherwise,
you could get injured.

Roof links

Rear roof

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

6. After cleaning is

¿ nished, continue

pressing the retractable fastback switch
in the close direction to close the rear
roof.

Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-52 .

Plastic Part Maintenance

When cleaning the plastic lenses of

the lights, do not use petrol, paraf

¿ n,

recti

¿ ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly

acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolour or damage the
surfaces resulting in a signi

¿ cant loss

in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents,

À ush with water

immediately.

If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or

À uids such as petrol,

oil, engine coolant, or battery

À uid, it

could cause discolouration, staining,
or paint peeling. Wipe off any such
chemical agents or

À uids using a soft

cloth immediately.

High water temperature and high water

pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.

Do not use wax containing compounds

(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.

In addition, do not use an electrical or

air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Interior Care

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such
as the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
¿ re.

NOTE

Do not wipe the interior using

alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene,
and petrol. Otherwise, it may cause
discolouration or stains.

Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or

cloth may cause damage.

If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discolouration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.

Beverage or fragrance

Grease or oil

Soiling

Seat Belt Maintenance

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing

it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.

3. Before retracting seat belts which have

been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.

WARNING

If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer:
If a seat belts is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.

Use a mild detergent to remove soiling
from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for
cleaning the seat belts or they become
stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function
at their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.

NOTE

Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will make
it dif

¿ cult to clean them later, and it may

affect the smooth retracting of the seat
belt.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

*Some models.

Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance

Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner.

Upholstery Maintenance

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing

it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.

NOTE

Rubbing the interior side of the soft top
vigorously with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.

Leather Upholstery Maintenance

1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum

cleaner.

2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft

cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(about 5%) diluted with water.

3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.

4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth

and allow the leather to further dry in
a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the
leather gets wet such as from rain,
remove the moisture and dry it as soon
as possible.

NOTE

Because genuine leather is a natural

material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.

To maintain the quality for as long

as possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.

If the leather upholstery comes into

contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

premature wear, mold, or stains.

Sand or dirt

Grease or oil, such as hand cream

Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or

hair dressing items

If the leather upholstery gets wet,

promptly remove moisture with a
dry cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.

Exposure to direct sunlight for long

periods may cause deterioration
and shrinkage. When parking the
car under direct sunlight for long
periods, shade the interior using
sunshades.

Do not leave vinyl products on

the leather upholstery for long
periods. They may affect the leather
quality and colouring. If the cabin
temperature becomes hot, the vinyl
may deteriorate and adhere to the
genuine leather.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Plastic Part Maintenance

CAUTION

Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discolouration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating.

Instrument Panel Top

Maintenance

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5%) diluted with water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.

Panel Maintenance

If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.

NOTE

Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.

Cleaning the Window Interiors

If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy

¿ lm, clean them with

glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of

the window glass. It could damage
the thermal

¿ laments.

When washing the inside of the

window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the thermal

¿ laments.

Use of glass cleaning products could

damage the thermal

¿ laments.

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*Some models.

7–1

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.

Parking in an Emergency ................... 7-2

Parking in an Emergency ............... 7-2
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap

............................. 7-2

Flat Tyre ............................................... 7-3

Flat Tyre

........................................ 7-3

Tool Storage ................................... 7-5
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair
Kit

................................................. 7-7

Changing a Tyre ........................... 7-14

Battery Runs Out .............................. 7-20

Jump-Starting ............................... 7-20

Emergency Starting .......................... 7-23

Starting a Flooded Engine ............ 7-23
Push-Starting ................................ 7-23

Overheating ....................................... 7-24

Overheating .................................. 7-24

When Fuel-Filler Flap Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-26

When Fuel-Filler Flap Cannot be
Opened ......................................... 7-26

Emergency Towing ............................ 7-27

Towing Description ...................... 7-27
Towing Hooks .............................. 7-28

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning
Sounds ................................................ 7-31

  If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes ..........................................  7-31
  Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display

.................... 7-46

Message Indicated on Display

.... 7-47

Warning Sound is Activated ......... 7-49

When Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-55

When Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ......................................... 7-55

When the Roof Cannot be Closed.... 7-60

When the Roof Cannot be
Closed .......................................... 7-60

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If Trouble Arises

Parking in an Emergency

*Some models.

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traf

¿ c hazard

and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning

À asher and

all the direction indicators will

À ash. The

hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster

À ash simultaneously.

NOTE

The direction indicators do not work

when the hazard warning lights are
on.

Check local regulations about the use

of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that
it is not in violation of the law.

Roadside Emergency
Triangle Retaining Strap

Keep the roadside emergency triangle in
the boot end trim and secure it with the
strap.

Strap

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

*Some models.

Flat Tyre

Either run-

À at tyres or conventional tyres

are equipped on your Mazda depending on
the speci

¿ cation, therefore the procedure

for repairing a

À at tyre differs depending

on the type of tyre. Before driving, make
sure which type of tyre is equipped on
your Mazda. If you cannot identify your
tyre type, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

How to Identify Your Tyre Type

Run-

À at tyre

A run-

À at tyre has a and/or

indication on the side wall.

and/or

Conventional tyre

A conventional tyre does not have a
and/or

indication on the side wall.

Vehicle with Run-

À at Tyres

WARNING

Have the tyres checked or perform the
appropriate repair as soon as possible
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer:
When the

À at tyre warning light

illuminates or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, it is
dangerous to drive the vehicle at
high speeds, or perform sudden
manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle
drivability could worsen and result in
an accident.
When the

À at tyre warning light

illuminates or the tyre pressure
warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden manoeuvring and braking.

If a run-

À at tyre is punctured, the FLAT

TIRE warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster, and a beep sound is
heard for about 30 seconds.

NOTE

Until the

À at tyre is changed, the beep

sound is heard for about 30 seconds
every time the ignition is switched ON.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Vehicles with run-

À at tyres can be driven

even with a punctured tyre under the
following conditions.
Maximum vehicle speed with a
punctured run-

À at tyre: 80 km/h

(49 mph)
Maximum driving distance with a
punctured run-

À at tyre: 80 km

(49 miles)

CAUTION

The maximum driving distance may
be shorter depending on the driving
conditions.

If a run-

À at tyre is punctured, carefully

drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda
Repairer and have the tyre changed.

NOTE

A spare tyre or emergency

À at tyre

repair kit is not equipped on vehicles
with run-

À at tyres as standard.

Replacing a punctured run-

À at

tyre with a new run-

À at tyre is

recommended.

Do not use run-

À at tyres and

conventional tyres on the same
vehicle.

Vehicle with Conventional Tyres

If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a

À at tyre.

Steering becomes dif

¿ cult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.

The vehicle pulls in one direction. If

a conventional tyre is punctured, refer
to “Tool Storage” (page 7-5 ) and
“Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit” (page
7-7 ).

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

Tool Storage

NOTE

Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, and wheel brace. For
details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Emergency flat tyre repair kit

Jack

Some models.

Tool bag

Wheel brace

Jack lever

Towing eyelet

Screwdriver

Wrench

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

*Some models.

Jack

To remove the jack

1. Remove the cover.

Tabs

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

anticlockwise.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing back and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.

Wing bolt

Jack screw

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure

the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suf

¿ ciently tightened.

4. Insert the cover tabs and install the

cover.

NOTE

Verify that the cover is securely
installed.

Maintenance

Always keep the jack clean.

Make sure the moving parts are kept

free from dirt or rust.

Make sure the screw thread is

adequately lubricated.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

*Some models.

Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit

The emergency

À at tyre repair kit included

with your Mazda is for a temporary repair
of a slightly damaged

À at tyre resulting

from running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency

À at tyre repair

without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tyre.

NOTE

Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tyre. In the event of a

À at tyre,

use the emergency

À at tyre repair kit

to repair the tyre temporarily. When
doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency

À at tyre

repair kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a

À at tyre using the

emergency

À at tyre repair kit, have

an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or
replace the tyre as soon as possible.

About the Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit

The emergency

À at tyre repair kit includes

the following items.

Tyre sealant

Injection hose

Compressor

Valve core tool

Spare valve core

Speed restriction sticker

Instructions

WARNING

Do not allow children to touch the tyre
sealant:

Ingestion of tyre sealant is

dangerous. In the event tyre sealant
is accidentally swallowed, drink
large amounts of water immediately
and seek medical assistance.

Tyre sealant that comes into contact

with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tyre sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin,

À ush immediately

with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

NOTE

The tyre sealant cannot be reused.

Purchase new tyre sealant at an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The emergency

À at tyre repair kit

cannot be used in the following
cases.

Consult an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

The period of effective use for

the tyre sealant has expired. (The
period of effectiveness is indicated
on the bottle label.)

The tear or puncture exceeds about

4 mm (0.16 in).

The damage has occurred to an

area of the tyre other than the
tread.

The vehicle has been driven with

nearly no air remaining in the tyre.

The tyre has come off the wheel

rim.

Damage to the wheel rim has

occurred.

The tyre has two or more

punctures.

Using the Emergency Flat Tyre

Repair Kit

1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way

to a safe place on a level and hard
surface where the vehicle does not
obstruct traf

¿ c.

2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse

(R) position for a manual transmission,
and shift the selector lever to the P
position for an automatic transmission.

3. Apply the parking brake with the brake

pedal depressed and turn off the engine.

4. If necessary,

À ash the hazard warning

lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle.

5. Unload passengers and cargo and

remove the emergency

À at tyre repair

kit.

6. Shake the tyre sealant well.

CAUTION

If the bottle is shaken after the injection
hose is screwed on, tyre sealant could
spray out from the injection hose. Tyre
sealant contacting clothing or other
objects may be impossible to remove.
Shake the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tyre

NOTE

The sealant hardens easily and injecting
it will be dif

¿ cult under cold weather

conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below).
Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to
facilitate injection.

7. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw

on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.

Cap

Injection hose

Tyre sealant

8. Remove the valve cap from the

À at

tyre. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tyre valve and bleed
all the remaining air.

Valve core tool

Valve

Valve cap

CAUTION

If there is air remaining in the tyre when
the valve core is removed, the valve core
could

À y out. Remove the valve core

carefully.

9. Turn the valve core anticlockwise with

the valve core tool and remove the
valve core.

Valve

Valve core

NOTE

Store the valve core in a place where it
will not get dirty.

10. Insert the injection hose into the valve.

Valve

Injection hose

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