Climate Controls; Driving Tips - Mazda MX-5 MIATA Quick Tips

C L I M A T E C O N T R O L S
1. Airflow selector
= air to dash/waist, open mode
= air to dash/waist/floor,
open mode
= air to waist/floor, open mode
= air to dash
= air to floor
= air to windshield and floor
A/C compressor is on
= defrost, air to windshield
A/C compressor is on
Tip: Select OPEN MODE
position when lowering
convertible top for
best comfort
WARNING: When using
position always set
temperature control to
hot or warm to prevent
glass fogging
2. Temperature control
Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise for cooler/warmer
3. Rear window
defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance
Rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile
intervals; see Owner's Manual for
rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the driver's door
jamb provides tire pressure information
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Tire chains*
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tip: Never exceed 30 mph
with tire chains
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
MODE
1 3 2
4. A/C Air conditioning*
Press to turn on/off
Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air
5. Air intake control
Press to select fresh air (indicator
light off)/recirculated air
(indicator light on)
WARNING: Do not use
recirculated air mode
in cold or wet weather;
windows could fog and
hamper vision
6. Fan control
Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise to decrease/increase
fan speed, turn to OFF to shut
system off
Tip: Use only genuine Mazda
tire chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

Driving Tips

A/C
C H OFF
5 6 4
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, airflow
selector knob to
Tip: When selected, air
is dried by A/C compressor
operation when outside
temperature is above 39°F
Tips: To help prevent
windshield fogging in
humid weather, select
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
with convertible top up
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when vehicle starts to move; you
may feel some brake pedal
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner's Manual
*Denotes optional equipment
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See Owner's Manual