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Mazda 2012 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual (457 pages)

2012 MX-5

Brand: Mazda | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.47 MB

Table of Contents

6
- How to Use this Manual
  5
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
  8
  - Interior Overview
    9
    
    Interior Equipment (View A)
    9
    
    Interior Equipment (View B)
    10
    
    Interior Equipment (View C)
    11
  - Exterior Overview
    12
    
    Front
    12
    
    Rear
    13
2 Essential Safety Equipment

14
- Essential Safety Equipment
  15
  - Seats
    15
  - Seat Belt Systems
    20
    
    Seat Belt Precautions
    20
    
    Seat Belt
    24
    
    Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
    26
    
    Seat Belt Extender
    28
    
    Seat Belt Warning Light
    29
    
    Seat Belt Reminder
    30
  - Child Restraint
    31
    
    Child Restraint Precautions
    31
    
    Child-Restraint System Installation Position
    36
    
    Installing a Child-Restraint System
    37
    
    LATCH Child-Restraint System
    40
  - SRS Air Bags
    48
    
    Supplemental Restraint System Components
    48
    
    How the SRS Air Bags Work
    49
    
    SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
    53
    
    Limitations to SRS Air Bag
    54
    
    Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch
    56
    
    Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System
    60
    
    Monitoring and Maintenance
    64
3 Knowing Your Mazda

66
- Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
  
  67
- Doors and Locks
  
  88
  - Keys (Without Advanced Key)
    88
  - Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) Í
    89
  - Door Locks
    95
  - Trunk Lid
    98
  - Inside Trunk Release Lever
    100
  - Power Windows
    102
  - Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
    105
  - Hood
    106
  - Convertible Top (Soft Top) Í
    109
  - Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop) Í
    114
- Security System
  
  129
- Steering Wheel and Mirrors
  
  139
  - Steering Wheel
    139
  - Mirrors
    139
4 Before Driving Your Mazda

144
- Driving Your Mazda
  145
  - Emission Control System
    146
    
    Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
    147
  - Before Starting the Engine
    148
    
    Before Getting in
    148
    
    After Getting in
    148
  - Driving Tips
    149
    
    Break-In Period
    149
    
    Money-Saving Suggestions
    149
    
    Hazardous Driving
    150
    
    Floor Mat
    151
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    151
    
    Winter Driving
    152
    
    Driving in Flooded Area
    153
    
    Overloading
    154
    
    Driving on Uneven Road
    155
  - Towing
    156
    
    Trailer Towing
    156
- Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
  145
  - Fuel Requirements
    145
5 Driving Your Mazda

158
- Starting and Driving
  159
  - Ignition Switch
    159
  - Starting the Engine
    161
  - Turning the Engine off
    162
  - Brake System
    163
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    168
  - Automatic Transmission Controls
    171
  - Power Steering
    179
  - Cruise Control
    179
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    183
  - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
    184
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    187
- Instrument Cluster and Indicators
  194
  - Meters and Gauges
    194
- Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
  199
  - Warning/Indicator Lights
    199
  - Beep Sounds
    211
- Switches and Controls
  213
  - Lighting Control
    213
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    215
  - Fog Lights Í
    215
  - Windshield Wipers and Washer
    216
  - Rear Window Defroster
    217
  - Horn
    218
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    218
  - Homelink Wireless Control System Í
    219
- Interior Comfort
  224
  - Climate Control System
    225
  - Audio System
    237
Audio System Audio Set

248
- Power/Volume/Sound Controls
  249
- Clock
  253
- Operating the Radio
  255
- Operating the Satellite Radio
  257
- Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
  269
- Operating the In-Dash CD Changer
  273
- Operating the Auxiliary Jack
  277
- Error Indications
  278
7 In Case of an Emergency

308
- Parking in an Emergency
  
  309
- Flat Tire
  
  310
  - Flat Tire Í
    310
  - Tool Storage
    312
  - Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Í
    314
  - Tire Repair Kit
    315
  - Changing a Tire
    320
- Overheating
  
  326
- Emergency Starting
  
  328
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    328
  - Jump-Starting
    329
  - Push-Starting
    332
- Emergency Towing
  
  333
  - Towing Description
    333
  - Tiedown Hooks
    334
  - Recreational Towing
    336
8 Maintenance and Care

338
- Introduction
  339
- Scheduled Maintenance
  340
  - Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
    340
  - Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
    341
- Owner Maintenance
  352
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    352
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    353
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    354
  - Engine Oil
    355
  - Engine Coolant
    357
  - Brake/Clutch Fluid
    359
  - Power Steering Fluid
    360
  - Washer Fluid
    360
  - Body Lubrication
    361
  - Wiper Blades
    362
  - Battery
    364
  - Tires
    367
  - Light Bulbs
    373
  - Fuses
    381
- Appearance Care
  387
  - How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage
    387
  - Exterior Care
    389
  - Interior Care
    395
  - Interior Trim
    395
Customer Information and Reporting 9

398
- Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
  398
- Customer Assistance
  399
  - Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
    399
  - Customer Assistance (Canada)
    400
  - Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
    401
  - Customer Assistance (Mexico)
    402
  - Importer/Distributor
    409
  - Outside Canada
    414
  - Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign
    415
  - Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
    416
- Cell Phones
  417
  - Cell Phones Warning
    417
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
  418
- Tire Information (U.S.A.)
  420
  - Tire Labeling
    420
  - Location of the Tire Label
    426
    
    Tire Maintenance
    429
- Specifications
  429
  - Vehicle Loading
    432
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    438
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    439
    
    Service Publications
    441
    
    Identification Numbers
    443
    
    Specifications
    445
    
    Personalization Features
    449
- Index
  450

Mazda 2012 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual (452 pages)

Brand: Mazda | Category: Automobile | Size: 8.14 MB

Table of Contents

5
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Interior Overview
  8
- Exterior Overview
  11
  - Front
    11
  - Your Vehicle at a Glance
    11
  - Rear
    12
2 Essential Safety Equipment

13
- Front Seats
  14
- Seat Belt Systems
  19
- Child Restraint
  30
- SRS Air Bags
  41
3 Knowing Your Mazda

55
- Of Variousparts.
  
  56
- Explanationof Basicoperationsandcontrols;Opening/Closingandadjustment
  
  56
- Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
  
  56
- Doors and Locks
  
  77
  - Keys (Without Advanced Key)
    77
  - Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) Í
    78
  - Door Locks
    84
  - Trunk Lid
    87
  - Inside Trunk Release Lever
    89
  - Power Windows
    91
  - Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
    94
  - Hood
    95
  - Convertible Top (Soft Top) Í
    98
  - Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop)
    103
- Security System
  
  118
- Steering Wheel and Mirrors
  
  128
  - Steering Wheel
    128
  - Mirrors
    128
4 Before Driving Your Mazda

131
- Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
  132
  - Fuel Requirements
    132
  - Emission Control System
    133
  - Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
    134
- Importantinformationaboutdrivingyourmazda.
  132
- Before Starting the Engine
  135
  - Before Getting in
    135
  - After Getting in
    135
- Driving Tips
  136
  - Break-In Period
    136
  - Money-Saving Suggestions
    136
  - Hazardous Driving
    137
  - Floor Mat
    138
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    138
  - Winter Driving
    139
  - Driving in Flooded Area
    140
  - Overloading
    141
  - Driving on Uneven Road
    142
- Towing
  143
  - Trailer Towing
    143
5 Driving Your Mazda

145
- Explanationof Instrumentsandcontrols.
  146
  - Starting and Driving
    146
    
    Ignition Switch
    146
    
    Starting the Engine
    148
    
    Turning the Engine off
    149
    
    Brake System
    149
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    155
    
    Automatic Transmission Controls
    157
    
    Power Steering
    165
    
    Cruise Control
    165
    
    Traction Control System (TCS)
    169
    
    Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
    170
    
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    173
  - Instrument Cluster and Indicators
    180
    
    Meters and Gauges
    180
  - Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
    185
    
    Warning/Indicator Lights
    185
    
    Beep Sounds
    197
  - Switches and Controls
    199
    
    Lighting Control
    199
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    201
    
    Fog Lights Í
    201
    
    Windshield Wipers and Washer
    202
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    203
    
    Horn
    204
    
    Hazard Warning Flasher
    204
    
    Homelink Wireless Control System Í
    205
  - Interior Comfort
    213
    
    Climate Control System
    214
    
    Audio System
    226
Audio System Audio Set

237
- Clock
  242
- Operating the Radio
  244
- Operating the Satellite Radio
  246
- Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
  258
- Operating the In-Dash CD Changer
  262
- Operating the Auxiliary Jack
  266
- Error Indications
  267
7 In Case of an Emergency

299
- Helpful Informationonwhatto Doin Anemergency.
  
  300
- Parking in an Emergency
  
  300
- Flat Tire
  
  301
  - Flat Tire Í
    301
  - Tool Storage
    303
  - Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Í
    305
  - Tire Repair Kit
    306
  - Changing a Tire
    311
- Overheating
  
  317
- Emergency Starting
  
  319
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    319
  - Jump-Starting
    320
  - Push-Starting
    323
- Emergency Towing
  
  324
  - Towing Description
    324
  - Tiedown Hooks
    325
  - Recreational Towing
    327
8 Maintenance and Care

329
- How to Keepyourmazdain Topcondition.
  330
- Introduction
  330
- Scheduled Maintenance
  332
  - Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
    332
  - Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
    333
- Owner Maintenance
  344
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    344
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    345
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    347
  - Engine Oil
    348
  - Engine Coolant
    350
  - Brake/Clutch Fluid
    352
  - Power Steering Fluid
    353
  - Washer Fluid
    353
  - Body Lubrication
    354
  - Wiper Blades
    355
  - Battery
    357
  - Tires
    360
  - Light Bulbs
    366
  - Fuses
    375
- Appearance Care
  380
  - How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage
    380
  - Exterior Care
    382
  - Interior Care
    388
Customer Information and Reporting 9

391
- Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
  391
- Customer Assistance
  392
  - Customer Assistance (Mexico)
    394
- Warranty
  405
  - Warranties for Your Mazda
    405
  - Outside the United States and Canada
    406
  - Outside the United States
    407
  - Outside Canada
    408
  - Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign
    409
  - Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
    410
- Cell Phones
  411
  - Cell Phones Warning
    411
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
  412
- Tire Information (U.S.A.)
  414
  - Tire Labeling
    414
  - Location of the Tire Label
    420
  - Tire Maintenance
    423
  - Specifications
    423
  - Vehicle Loading
    426
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    432
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    433
    
    Service Publications
    435
    
    Identification Numbers
    438
- Specifications
  440
  - Personalization Features
    444
- Index
  445

Mazda 2012 MX-5 Miata Smart Start Manual (17 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2 Essential Safety Equipment

3 Knowing Your Mazda

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System

Doors and Locks

Security System

Steering Wheel and Mirrors

4 Before Driving Your Mazda

5 Driving Your Mazda

Audio System Audio Set

7 In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

Flat Tire

Overheating

Emergency Starting

Emergency Towing

8 Maintenance and Care

Customer Information and Reporting 9

Mazda 2012 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual (452 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2 Essential Safety Equipment

3 Knowing Your Mazda

Of Variousparts.

Explanationof Basicoperationsandcontrols;Opening/Closingandadjustment

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System

Doors and Locks

Security System

Steering Wheel and Mirrors

4 Before Driving Your Mazda

5 Driving Your Mazda

Audio System Audio Set

7 In Case of an Emergency

Helpful Informationonwhatto Doin Anemergency.

Parking in an Emergency

Flat Tire

Overheating

Emergency Starting

Emergency Towing

8 Maintenance and Care

Customer Information and Reporting 9

Mazda 2012 MX-5 Miata Smart Start Manual (17 pages)

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