Gauges And Controls; Warning Lights; Instrument Cluster - Mazda MX-5 Quick Tips

I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R

GAUGES AND CONTROLS

1. Dashboard illumination
control, Rotate to dim/brighten.
2. Tachometer
Avoid red zone.
3. Turn signal/hazard
warning on
4. Engine oil pressure gauge
If outside normal range,
stop vehicle safely and turn
off engine, check oil level.
See Owner's Manual for
scheduled maintenance.
Tip: Needle fluctuates with
engine RPM, this is normal.
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select odometer or trip
odometer A/B; press and hold
to reset selected trip odometer.

WARNING LIGHTS

• Cruise control* on
Amber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• High beams on,
see Getting Started
• Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
• Air bag readiness
If light flashes or stays on, the
air bags may not operate in an
accident; dealer inspection required
•
Brake system
Parking brake on/low brake fluid
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
2
1
5
4
x1000r/min
DSC
OFF
3
2
P
R
F
N
1
D
0
M
E
11 10
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle safely and turn off
engine; check coolant level
when safe.
• AT Automatic transmission
warning light*
• Charging system
Possible alternator or charging
system malfunction, dealer
inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicates ABS malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• Door ajar
DSC
• Dynamic Stability
OFF
Control* off
• Tire pressure
monitoring system,
see Getting Started
• Always fasten seat belts
4
3 3
L F
6
KEY
60
7
40
AT
8
8
0.0
A
9 8
8. Odometer/trip
odometer display
9. Shift/gear position
indicators*
10. Low fuel indicator
11. Fuel gauge
12.7-gallon/48-liter tank
FLAT
•
TIRE
Flat tire or system malfunction,
dealer inspection required
• KEY*,
see Getting Started
•
Flashes when traction control
or stability control is functioning,
steady light indicates malfunction
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine and
brake torque
TCS/DSC light may occasionally
flash while driving, this indicates
that the TCS/DSC was performing
a correction to help maintain
your best vehicle control, if
TCS/DSC light remains on,
see your Mazda Dealer
*Denotes optional equipment
5
6
100
120
80
140 160
180
km/h
120 200 140
mph
100 220
80 240
60
40
H
FLAT
20
20
0 TIRE
0
C
7
Flat tire warning light
TCS/DSC indicator light*