Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 37

8–20

Customer Information

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Aerial positions:

: left of boot lid

 Frequency Band (MHz) 

 Maximum output power (Wattage) 

 Aerial Positions 

 50 — 54 

 50 

 68 — 87.5 

 50 

 142 — 176 

 50 

 380 — 470 

 50 

 806 — 940 

 10 

 1200 — 1300 

 10 

 1710 — 1885 

 10 

 1885 — 2025 

 10 

 2400 — 2500 

 0.01 

*1

 In a cabin 

*1

     *1   Only  for  Bluetooth 

®

 NOTE

 After the installation of RF transmitters, check for disturbances from and to all electrical 
equipment in the vehicle, both in the standby and transmit modes. 
 Check all electrical equipment: 

 

  with the ignition ON 

 

  with the engine running 

 

  during a road test at various speeds. 

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Customer Information

Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery

      Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old 
Equipment and Used Batteries

    When disposing your old battery, please refer to the information as follows.

 Information on Disposal in the European Union

  These crossed-out wheeled bin symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying 
documents mean that used electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with 
general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and 
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your 
national legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.

  By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable 
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment 
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

  For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please 
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sales where you 
purchased the items.

 NOTE

 The bottom two letters might be used in combination with the crossed-out wheeled bin 
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement established by the Directive for the 
chemical involved. 
 “Pb” and “Cd” mean lead and cadmium respectively. 

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Customer Information

Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery

 Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union

    The above symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard old 
products and used batteries, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal 
service or the point of sales where you purchased the items, and ask for the correct method 
of disposal.

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9

Speci

¿ cations

  Technical information about your Mazda.

   Identi

¿ cation Numbers ......................................................................  9-2 

  Vehicle  Information  Labels ...........................................................  9-2 

  Speci

¿ cations ......................................................................................  9-4 

  Speci

¿ cations ................................................................................  9-4 

  Personalisation  Features..................................................................  9-10 

  Personalisation  Features ..............................................................  9-10 

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Speci

¿ cations

Identi

¿ cation Numbers

      Vehicle  Information 
Labels

 Vehicle  Identi

¿ cation Number 

(South Africa, Arab Gulf 
Cooperation Council)

    The  vehicle  identi

¿ cation number legally 

identi

¿ es your vehicle. The number is on 

a plate attached to the cowl panel located 
on the left corner of the instrument panel. 
This plate can easily be seen through the 
windscreen.

 Model  Plate

 Chassis  Number/Vehicle 

Identi

¿ cation Number (Ireland, 

U.K.)

Chassis Number
  Open the cover shown in the 

¿ gure to 

check the chassis number.

Vehicle Identi

¿ cation Number

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Speci

¿ cations

Identi

¿ cation Numbers

 Vehicle Emission Control 

Information Label (The 
Philippines)

 Tyre Pressure Label

Left-hand drive model

Right-hand drive model

 Engine  Number

Forward

 Conformity Plate (Arab Gulf 

Cooperation Council)

    Production year and month are shown on 
this plate.

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Speci

¿ cations

Speci

¿ cations

      Speci

¿ cations

 Engine

 Item 

 Speci

¿ cation 

 SKYACTIV-G  1.5 

 SKYACTIV-G  2.0 

 Type 

 DOHC-16V  in-line,  4-cylinder 

 Bore × Stroke 

 74.5 × 85.8 mm (2.93 × 3.38 in) 

 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in) 

 Displacement 

 1,496 ml (1,496 cc) 

 1,998 ml (1,998 cc) 

 Compression  ratio 

 13.0 

    Arab  Gulf  Cooperation  Council

 Item 

 Speci

¿ cation 

 Soft top model 

 Retractable fastback model 

 Maximum engine power/revolution 

 118 kW/6,000 rpm 

 118 kW/6,000 rpm 

 Maximum engine torque/revolution 

 200 N·m/4,600 rpm 

 200 N·m/4,600 rpm 

 Maximum speed 

 198 km/h (123 mph) 

 194 km/h (121 mph) 

 Electrical  System

 Item 

 Classi

¿ cation 

 Battery 

 N-55 (S) 

*1

 12V-45Ah/20HR 

*2

 Spark-plug number 

 Mazda Genuine spark plug 

*3

 PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110 

     *1   N-55 (S) is designed for i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Only N-55 (S) should be 

used to ensure correct operation of i-stop system (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert 
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

   *2   Not  for  i-stop  system/i-ELOOP  system.
   *3   The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an expert repairer, we 

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

 CAUTION

 When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The 

¿ ne particulate coating on 

the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged. 

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Speci

¿ cations

Speci

¿ cations

 Lubricant  Quality

 Lubricant 

 Classi

¿ cation 

 Europe 

 Except  Europe 

 Engine  oil 

*1

 Recommended  Oils 

*2

 Oil  Quality 

 Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20 

 API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or

  ILSAC  GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V 

 Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30 

 Alternative Oil Quality 

*3

 API SL/SM/SN or 

ACEA A3/A5 

 0W-20 

 5W-30 

 Coolant 

 FL-22  type 

 Manual transmission oil 

 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS 

*4

 Automatic  transmission 

À uid 

 JWS3309 

 Rear differential oil 

 Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 

 Brake/Clutch 

À uid 

 SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4 

     *1   Refer  to  Recommended  Oil  on  page   6-17 .
   

Do not use oils which do not meet the above speci

¿ cation or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to 

engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.

   *2   Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we 

recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.

   *3   If  you  are  unable  to 

¿ nd a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed speci¿ cation may also be used.

   *4   Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life 

Gear Oil IS is recommended.

   

If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-
90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become dif

¿ cult.

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Speci

¿ cations

Speci

¿ cations

 Capacities

(Approximate Quantities)

 Item 

 Capacity 

 Engine 
oil

 With  oil 

¿ lter replacement 

 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) 

 Without  oil 

¿ lter replacement 

 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt) 

 Coolant 

 SKYACTIV-G  1.5 

 Left-hand drive model 

 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt) 

 Right-hand drive model 

 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt) 

 SKYACTIV-G  2.0 

 Manual 
transmission

 Left-hand drive model 

 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt) 

 Right-hand drive model 

 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt) 

 Automatic 
transmission

 Saudi Arabia 

 6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt) 

 Right-hand drive model 

 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt) 

 Except above 

 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt) 

 Manual transmission oil 

 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) 

 Automatic  transmission 

À uid 

 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt) 

 Rear differential oil 

 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt) 

 Fuel tank 

 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal) 

    Check  oil  and 

À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

 Dimensions

 Item 

 Vehicle  speci

¿ cation 

 Soft top model 

 Retractable  fastback 

model

 Overall length 

 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 

 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 

 Overall width 

 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 

 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 

 Overall  height 

 16 inch wheel vehicle 

 1,225 mm (48.2 in) 

 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 

 17 inch wheel vehicle 

 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 

 1,235 mm (48.6 in) 

 Front tread 

 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 

 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 

 Rear tread 

 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 

 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 

 Wheelbase 

 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 

 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 

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Speci

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Speci

¿ cations

*Some models.

 Light  Bulbs

              Exterior  light

 Light  bulb 

 Category 

 Wattage 

  UNECE  

*1

  (SAE)

 Headlights 

 High  beam 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Low  beam 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Running  lights 

 LED  type 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Bulb  type 

 21 

 W21W  (7440) 

 Position  lights 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Front direction indicator lights 

 21 

 WY21W 

(7443NA)

 Side direction indicator lights 

 5 

*3

 WY5W  (—) 

 High-mount brake light 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Rear direction indicator lights 

 21 

 WY21W 

(7443NA)

 Brake  lights 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Tail  lights 

 LED 

*2

 —  (—) 

 Reverse  lights 

 21 

 W21W  (7440) 

 Rear fog light 

*

 21 

 W21W  (7440) 

 Number  plate  lights 

 5 

 W5W  (—) 

     *1   UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
   *2   LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
   *3   Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

    Interior  light

 Light  bulb 

 Category 

 Wattage 

  UNECE  

*1

 Overhead  light 

 10 

 — 

 Boot  light 

 5 

 — 

     *1   UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

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Speci

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 Tyres

Sample tyre mark and its meaning

Nominal section width
Nominal aspect ratio in %
Construction code

Mud and snow

Speed symbol

Load index (not on ZR tyres)

Nominal rim diameter in inches

    Tyre  mark  information

    Choose the proper tyres for your vehicle using the following tyre mark information.  

 Speed symbol 

 Maximum permissible speed 

 Q 

 Up to 160 km/h (99 mph) 

 R 

 Up to 170 km/h (105 mph) 

 S 

 Up to 180 km/h (111 mph) 

 T 

 Up to 190 km/h (118 mph) 

 U 

 Up to 200 km/h (124 mph) 

 H 

 Up to 210 km/h (130 mph) 

 V 

 Up to 240 km/h (149 mph) 

 W 

 Up to 270 km/h (167 mph) 

 Y 

 Up to 300 km/h (186 mph) 

 ZR 

 Over 240 km/h (149 mph) 

  Tyre  and  in

À ation pressure

 NOTE

 The tyres have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. 
 When replacing tyres, Mazda recommends that you replace tyres of the same type 
originally

¿ tted to your vehicle. For details, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an 

Authorised Mazda Repairer. 

  Check the tyre pressure label for tyre size and in

À ation pressure (page  6-34 ).

  After adjusting the tyre pressure, initialization of the tyre pressure monitoring system is 
necessary to make the system operate normally.
  Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page  4-143 .

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Speci

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Speci

¿ cations

    Standard  tyre

(Except Arab Gulf Cooperation Council)

 Tyre  size 

 In

À ation pressure 

 Front 

 Rear 

 195/50R16 84V 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 195/50RF16 84V 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 205/45R17 84W 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

(Arab Gulf Cooperation Council)

 Tyre  size 

 In

À ation pressure 

 Front 

 Rear 

 195/50RF16 84V 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

    Winter  tyre

 Tyre  size 

 In

À ation pressure 

 Front 

 Rear 

 195/50R16 

*1

   M 

 S 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi) 

 205/45R17 

*2

   M 

 S 

 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) 

 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi) 

     *1   Load  index  and  Speed  Symbol:  84Q/84S/84H/84V
   *2   Load index and Speed Symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V/84W

  Wheel nut tightening torque

    When installing a tyre, tighten the wheel nut to the following torque.
  108—147 N·m (12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf)

 Fuses

    Refer  to  Fuses  on  page   6-47 .

 Brakes

    If you require information regarding the wear limit speci

¿ cation for the brake disc plates 

and the measurement method, please contact an expert repairer, we recommend an 
Authorised Mazda Repairer. The information is made freely available.

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Personalisation Features

      Personalisation  Features

              The  following  personalisation  features  can  be  set  or  changed  by  the  customer  or  an 
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Personalisation features which can be changed differ depending on the market and 
speci

¿ cation.

  Settings  Change  Method

 Settings can be changed by operating the centre display screen.

  A: Refer to Settings on page  5-67 .
  B: Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page  4-93 .

 Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches.

  C: Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page  3-17 .
  D: Refer to Transmitter on page  3-5 .
  E:  Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function) 

on page  3-14 .

 Settings can be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

 Item 

 Feature 

 Factory 

Setting

 Available 

Settings

 Settings 

Change
Method

Safety

 Lane  Departure 
Warning System 
(LDWS) (page 
 4-106 ) 

 Distance by which the system uses 
to determine the possibility of a lane 
departure

 Adaptive 

 Adaptive/

  Early/

  Medium/

  Late 

 A 

 — 

 Warning sensitivity (likelihood of warning) 

 Medium 

 Often/Medium/

Rare

 A 

 — 

 Warning  beep  sound 

 Rumbl. 

 Beep/Rumbl. 

 A 

 — 

 Warning beep volume 

 Rumbl. 

 Low 

 High/Mid/Low 

 A 

 — 

 Beep 

 Low 

 High/Low 

 A 

 — 

 Blind  Spot 
Monitoring (BSM) 
system (page  4-112 ) 

 Warning beep volume 

*1

 High 

 High/

  Low/

  Off 

 A 

 — 

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Personalisation Features

 Item 

 Feature 

 Factory 

Setting

 Available 

Settings

 Settings 

Change
Method

Vehicle

 Door locks (page 
 3-17 ) 

 Operation condition of auto lock/unlock 
function

 Lock:  When 

Driving

Unlock: IGN 

Off 

 Lock:  When 

Driving

Unlock: In 

Park/

  Lock:  Out  of 

Park Unlock: In 

Park/

  Lock:  Shifting 

Out of Park/
  Lock:  When 

Driving

Unlock: IGN 

Off/

  Lock:  When 

Driving/

  Off 

 A 

 C 

 Keyless entry system 
(page   3-3 ) 

 Time for locking door automatically 

 30 seconds 

 90  seconds/
  60  seconds/

  30  seconds 

 A 

 — 

 Advanced  keyless 
entry system (page 
 3-9 ) 

 Time for locking door automatically 

 30 seconds 

 90  seconds/
  60  seconds/

  30  seconds 

 A 

 — 

 Auto-lock function operation/non-
operational

 Off 

 On/Off 

 A 

 — 

 Beep volume when locking/unlocking 

 Off  or 

Medium

 High/

  Medium/

  Low/

  Off 

 A 

 D,

  E 

 Illuminated  entry 
system (page  5-124 ) 

 Time until interior lights turn off after 
closing door 

 15  seconds 

 60  seconds/
  30  seconds/
  15  seconds/
  7.5  seconds 

 A 

 — 

 Time until interior lights turn off 
automatically when any door is not closed 
completely

 30  minutes 

 60  minutes/
  30  minutes/

  10  minutes 

 A 

 — 

 Auto-wiper  control 
(page  4-72 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

 On 

 On/Off 

*2

  

 A   — 

 Running lights (page 
 4-70 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

 On 

 On/Off 

 — 

 — 

 Auto-light  control 
(page  4-63 ) 

 Timing by which lights turn on 

 Medium 

 High/

  Med.  High/

  Medium/

  Med.  Low/

  Low 

 A 

 — 

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Personalisation Features

 Item 

 Feature 

 Factory 

Setting

 Available 

Settings

 Settings 

Change
Method

 High Beam Control 
System (HBC) (page 
 4-103 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

*3

 On 

 On/Off 

 A 

 — 

 Adaptive  Front 
Lighting System 
(AFS) (page  4-102 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

*3

 On 

 On/Off 

 A 

 — 

 Lights-on  reminder 
(page  7-49 ) 

 Warning beep volume 

 High,  Low 

or OFF 

 High/Low/Off 

 A 

 — 

 Coming home light 
(page   4-68 ) 

 Time until headlights turn off 

 30 seconds 

 120  seconds/

  90  seconds/
  60  seconds/
  30  seconds/

  Off 

 A 

 — 

 Leaving home light 
(page   4-69 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

 On  or  Off 

 On/Off 

 A 

 — 

 Turn indicator (page 
 4-71 ) 

 Beep  volume 

 High 

 High/Low 

 A 

 — 

 Three-

À ash turn 

signal (page  4-72 ) 

 Operational/non-operational 

 On  or  Off 

 On/Off 

 A 

 — 

System

 Language 

 Language indicated in display 

 English 

 Depends  on 

market

*4

 A 

 — 

 Temperature 

 Temperature  unit  indicated  in  display 

 °C 

 °F/°C 

 A 

 — 

 Distance 

 Distance unit indicated in display 

 mi or km 

 mi/km 

 A   — 

Fuel Economy Monitor   (page   4-93 ) 

 Ending  display 

 On/off 

 Off 

 On/Off 

 B 

 — 

 Fuel  economy 
resetting procedure 

 Linkage/non-linkage with fuel economy 
reset and trip meter A reset 

 Off 

 On/Off 

 B 

 — 

     *1   Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The 

volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.

   *2   If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever  

  position is set to intermittent operation.

   *3   Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends 

that these systems remain On.

   *4   Available only in display from the centre display.

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