Mazda MX-5 (2018 year). Instruction

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock both
doors and the fuel-filler lid by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting of pressing the driver's
request switch once or twice to
unlock both doors each time the
UNLOCK button is pressed (the
sound of the doors locking/unlocking
can be heard).

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the trunk lid.



Not operating the key for 10
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.



Pressing a request switch.



Confirm that both doors and the
fuel-filler lid are securely locked.



Both doors and the fuel-filler lid cannot
be locked when any door is open.



It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request switch
is pressed.



A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the fuel-filler lid are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
Use the following procedure to change
the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (Both of the doors
and the fuel-filler lid are locked and
unlocked when the LOCK button on
the key is pressed and held for five
seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If
the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.



Closing the driver's door.



Opening the trunk lid.



Not operating the key for 10
seconds.



Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.

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

Pressing a request switch.



(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-48.



The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the fuel-filler lid are locked
automatically without pressing the
request switch.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when both doors
are closed while the advanced key is
being carried. Both doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked automatically
after about three seconds when the
advanced key is out of the operational
range. Also, the hazard warning lights
flash once. (Even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors and the
fuel-filler lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of
the operational range before the doors
and the trunk lid are completely closed
or another key is left in the vehicle, the
auto-lock function will not work. Always
make sure that both doors and the trunk
lid are closed and locked before leaving
the vehicle. The auto-lock function does
not close the power windows.



Auto re-lock function
After unlocking with the request switch,
both doors and the fuel-filler lid will
automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle
has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.

The time required for the doors and the
fuel-filler lid to lock automatically can
be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.



Opening a door or the trunk lid.



Switching the ignition to any position
other than off.

▼ Locking, Unlocking with

Transmitter

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid can be
locked/unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless
Entry System (page 3-3).

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

Switch

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid lock
automatically when the lock side is
pressed. They unlock when the unlock
side is pressed.
Driver's door

Unlock

Lock

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Front passenger's door

Unlock

Lock

To lock both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid from an open door, press the lock side
of the door lock switch and then close the
door.

NOTE
When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

▼ Auto Lock/Unlock Function

WARNING

Do not pull the inner handle on a door:
Pulling the inner handle on a door while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the
door opens accidentally , which could
result in death or serious injury.



When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), both doors and the
fuel-filler lid lock automatically.



When the ignition is switched off, both
doors and the fuel-filler lid unlock
automatically.

These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.

Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch

The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be set
to lock or unlock automatically by
selecting any one of the functions from the
following table and using the driver's
door-lock switch on the interior door
panel.

NOTE



Function number 3 in the following
table is the factory setting for your
vehicle.



There are only a total of six auto lock/
unlock settings available for automatic
transmission vehicles, and three for
manual transmission vehicles. Be sure to
press the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the correct number of
times according to the selected function
number. If the switch is mistakenly
pressed seven times on an automatic
transmission vehicle or four times on a
manual transmission, the procedure will
be cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.

Function

number

Function

The auto door-lock function is disa-
bled.

Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more.

3 (Factory

Setting)

Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more. Both the doors and the fuel-fill-
er lid unlock when the ignition is
switched from ON to Off.

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Function

number

Function

(Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted from
park (P) to any other gear position,
both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid unlock automatically.

(Automatic transmission vehicles
only)
Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid
lock automatically when the vehicle
speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or
more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler
lid unlock automatically.

1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are

available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

Settings can be changed using the
following procedure.
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors

and the fuel-filler lid must remain
closed.

2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the

driver's door-lock switch within 20
seconds of switching the ignition ON,
and make sure a beep sound is heard
about eight seconds afterwards.

4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function

setting table, determine the function
number for the desired setting. Press
the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
(Ex. If you select function 2, press the
unlock side of the switch only 2 times).

5. Three seconds after the function

setting has been changed, a beep sound
will beep in the amount of the selected
function number. (Ex. Function
number 3 = 3 beep sounds)

(Manual transmission vehicles)

Press 2 times

Press 3 times

Current Function Number

Function Number 1

Function Number 2

Function Number 3

Press 4 times

Press unlock side of
lock switch once

Cancel setting

Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number)

Press lock side of
lock switch

Wait for 3 second

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(Automatic transmission vehicles)

Press unlock side of
lock switch once

Press 2 times

Press 3 times

Current Function Number

Function Number 1

Function Number 2

Press 4 times

Function Number 3

Press 5 times

Function Number 4

Press 7 times

Function Number 5

Press 6 times

Function Number 6

Cancel setting

Function set (The
number of beeps
heard is the same as
the selected function
number)

Press lock side of
lock switch

Wait for 3 second

NOTE



The doors and the fuel-filler lid cannot
be locked or unlocked while the setting
function is being performed.



The procedure can be cancelled by
pressing the lock side of the driver's
door-lock switch.

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

Knob

Operation from inside

To lock any door from the inside, press the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door locks.

Lock

Unlock

Unlocked: Red indicator

Operation from outside

To lock the passenger door with the
door-lock knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door (holding the door handle in
the open position is not required).
This does not operate the other door locks.

Door-lock knob

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NOTE
When locking the door this way:



Be careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.



The driver's door lock knob cannot be
used while the driver's door is open.

Trunk Lid

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is
dangerous. The person in the trunk could
be seriously injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.

Do not drive with the trunk lid open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is
dangerous. An open trunk lid in a moving
vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn
into the cabin. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can
cause loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open trunk lid could cause
occupants to fall out in an accident.

CAUTION

Before opening the trunk lid, remove any

snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close
under the weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury.

Be careful when opening/closing the

trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.

Fully open the trunk lid and make sure

that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in
injury.

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When loading or unloading luggage in

the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.

▼ Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid

Opening the trunk lid

Using the remote release button

Push the release button.

The remote release button function can be
disabled by locking the doors using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle
from opening the trunk.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch, or switch the ignition ON.

NOTE
The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch on page 3-15.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob on page 3-18.

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)

A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and
raise the trunk lid when the latch releases.

Electric trunk lid
opener

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NOTE



When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.



The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the trunk lid completely closed, then
press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid.



If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked,
the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-53.

Closing the trunk lid

Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.

Inside Trunk Release

Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.

No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and location
of the inside trunk release lever so that all
children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles do not have such levers.

WARNING

Close the trunk lid, do not allow children to
play inside the trunk:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the trunk
lid and climb inside resulting in possible
injury or death from heat exposure.

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Always keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by latching the doors and the
trunk, and keeping the keys where children
can not play with them:
Leaving children or animals unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. Babies left
sleeping and children who lock themselves
in cars or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any time.
Do not leave the car, the trunk unlocked.

▼ Opening the Trunk Lid from the

Inside

Slide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.

The inside trunk release lever is located on
the inside of the trunk lid.

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

▼ Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel

Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index)

Premium unleaded fuel

91 [(R M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can be used, but
this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and engine knocking.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission control
system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to
deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by

volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or
if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine
is performing poorly.

Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be
covered by the warranty.



Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.



Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.



Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

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▼ Emission Control System

This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the
converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter
and cause poor performance.

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be

made by a qualified technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.

NOTE



Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.



While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off.

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▼ Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless,
odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas,
which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the
engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the
engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to
occupants in the cabin.

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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNING

When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems. It
may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.

▼ Refueling

Before refueling, close both the doors,
windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pressed the

edge of the lid with the doors
unlocked.

NOTE
The fuel-filler lid operates in
conjunction with the door locking/
unlocking mechanism.

2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it

counterclockwise.

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3. Attach the removed cap to the inner

side of the fuel-filler lid.

Fuel-filler lid

Fuel-filler cap

4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the way

and begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle after the refueling
stops automatically.

5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.

6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until a

click sound is heard.

7. Make sure to lock both the doors when

leaving the vehicle.
Refer to Door Locks on page 3-11.

NOTE
Lock the doors after closing the
fuel-filler lid.
If the fuel-filler lid is closed after
locking the doors, the fuel-filler lid
cannot be locked.

CAUTION

If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light
illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the
right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been
correctly installed, the fuel cap warning
light may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of starting
the engine (after four or more hours with
the engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause the
check engine light to illuminate as well.

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Steering Wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it
can very easily cause the driver to abruptly
turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss
of control or an accident.

▼ Steering Wheel Adjustment

To change the angle of the steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down

the lock release lever under the
steering column.

Lock release lever

2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired

positions, then push the lever up to
lock the column.

3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up

and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.

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Mirrors

Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.

▼ Outside Mirrors

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.

Mirror type

Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or

right to choose the left or right side
mirror.

2. Press the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

Center position

Mirror switch

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.

Folding mirror

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.

Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is flush with the vehicle.

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