Mazda 2013 MX-5 Miata Guide

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Smart Start Guide
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Lock
Unlock
Trunk
Panic Alarm
Trunk Request Switch
Door Request Switch
Key
21
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
 • Thissystemallowsyoutolock/unlock
thedoors,openthetrunklid,andeven
starttheenginewithoutevertakingthe
keyout.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
 •  Unlock the driver’s doorbypushing
thedriver’sdoorrequestswitchonce.
 • Unlock both doorsbypushingthe
driver’sdoorrequestswitchtwice
ORbypushingthepassenger’sdoor
requestswitchonce.
 • Lock both doorsbypushingthe
driver’sdoororpassengerdoor
requestswitchonce.
 • Open the trunkbypushingthetrunk
requestswitchonce.
 • Open the front windowsbypushing
theunlockbuttonontheadvancedkey
andthenpushingagainandholding;
releasetostop.
Advanced Key (Rear)
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
 • Start the enginebypushingthestartknobinandturningit(likea
normalkey)whilepushingtheclutchpedal(manualtransmission)orthe
brakepedal(automatictransmission).
 • Shut the engine OFFbyturningthestartknobtotheACCposition
andthenpushinginandturningtotheLockposition.
 •  T h e  KEY indicatorlightwillilluminateGREENwhentheadvanced
keyisdetected.IftheKEYindicatorlightashesGREEN,the
advancedkeytransmitterbatterypowerislow.
 • Iftheadvancedkeycannotbeusedduetoamalfunctionordead
advancedkeybattery,usetheauxiliarykeytolock/unlockthedoors
andtostarttheengine.
Key
Release
Auxiliary Key
(for opening the doors and
starting the engine)
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Thissystemremotelylocksandunlocksthedoorsandthetrunk,andopens
thepowerwindows.
Release Button
• Pushtoextendkey.
• Push&holdtoretractkey.
Unlock
• Pushoncetounlock
driver’sdoor.
• Pushtwice(withinthree
seconds)tounlock
bothdoors.
• Pushtwiceandholdto
openfrontwindows.
Lock
• Pushoncetolock
bothdoors.
• Pushtwice(withinve
seconds)forhornsound
vericationthatboth
doorsarelocked.
Panic Alarm
• Pushforonesecondor
moretoactivatealarm.
• Pushlock,unlock,or
  panicalarmtoturn
  alarmoff.
Trunk
• Pushandholdto
opentrunk.
Advanced Key
Retractable Key
With the Auxiliary Key…
1Tostartengine,remove
thestartknobcover
bysqueezingboth
releasebuttonsand
pullingthecoveroff.
2Pushthekeyreleaseto
removetheauxiliarykey.
3Inserttheauxiliarykeyinto
thekeycylinderandturn
ittostarttheengine.
Release Buttons
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2
1
Behind Seat Storage
Moveseatbacksforwardtoaccessthe
seatbacktrimstorageboxes.
3 4
Seats
Seat Warmers
Thedriverandpassengerseatscanbe
warmedbyrotatingtheapplicableseat
warmerdialwhiletheignitionisON.
•Seattemperatureincreasesasthenumberonthedialincreases.
•Whentheseatwarmersarenotneeded,rotatethedialsto0.
SEAT CONTROLS
Height Adjustment Lever
Raiseorlowerseatheightbyrepeatedly
pullinguporpushingdownonthelever.
Slide Release Lever
Pullleverupto
moveseatbackward
orforward.
Recline Lever
Pulluptoadjust
seatbackangle.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Thefueldoorreleaseisintheseatsideboxlocatedbetweentheseats.
1 Pullhandletoopentheseatsidebox.
2 Toopenthefueldoor,pullthefueldoorrelease.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
91-octanefuelisrecommended.If91-octanefuelisnotavailable,fuelaslowas
87-octanecanbeusedtemporarilyforemergencypurposes.Useoffuellower
than91-octanecandecreaseperformance,causeknocking/enginenoise
andcandeteriorateshiftquality.Refuelingthevehiclewithcorrectoctane
fuelacoupleoftimeswillrestorevehicleperformanceandshiftquality.
FUEL DOOR
Toavoidscratchingthe
paintduringrefueling,
securethefuelllercap
tetheroverthehook
asshown.
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Fuel
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LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 9 )
CRUISE
CONTROL
WIPER/
WASHER
(P. 10)
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(P. 2 5 )
HAZARD
WARNING
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR1
AUDIO
( PP. 2 3 - 2 4 )
TILT STEERING
WHEEL LEVER
ACCESSORY
SOCKET
CLIMATE
CONTROL
(P P. 21-2 2 )
SEAT
WARMERS
(P. 3 )
AUX JACK
(P. 12 )
POWER
RETRACTABLE
HARDTOP
(If equipped)
(P. 18)
Driver’s View
5 6
HOOD
RELEASE
DYNAMIC
STABILITY
CONTROL (DSC)
TRUNK
RELEASE
1
Thisindicatorlightilluminatestoremindyouthatthefrontpassenger’sfront/sideairbagsandseatbelt
pretensionerwillnotdeployduringacollision.Thereasonforthisisthattheweightintheseatislessthan
approximately66lb.Alwayswearyourseatbeltandifafrontfacingchildseatmustbeused,youmust
deactivatethepassengerairbag.SeetheOwner’sManualforimportantinformationonthissafetyfeature.
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Instrument Cluster
78
INFO
BUTTON
TACHOMETE R
FUEL GAUGE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION1
SPEEDOMETER
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
NOTE: Lowambienttemperatureand/orhighaltitudecausestirepressurestodrop
andmayturntheTPMSwarninglighton.Ifthewarninglightcomeson,checkthetire
pressureandllthetiresassoonaspossible,preferablybeforemovingthevehicle
andwarmingupthetires.Tirepressureshouldbecheckedwhenthetiresarecold.
INFO
PushINFObuttontodisplaythe
followingbelowtheodometer:
•TripMeterA
•TripMeterB
•Averagefueleconomy
•AmbientTemperatureDisplay
NOTE:
•Tocleartripandaveragefuel
economy,pushandholdINFO
buttonwhendisplayed.
•Tochangetheambient
temperaturedisplaybetween
°Fand°C,pushandholdINFO
buttonwhendisplayed.
1Whenexteriorlightsareon,rotatetheknobtoadjustthebrightnessoftheinstrumentclusterandother
 dashboardilluminations.
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
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Low Fuel Level
OFF
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Traction Control
System (TCS) Off
Indicator Light
DSCOFFswitchpushedand
TCS/DSCturnedoff.
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Charging System Malfunction
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
On:TCS/DSCmalfunction
Flashing:TCS/DSCoperating
Malfunction Warning Light
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Key Warning RED
Advancedkeynotdetectedor
advancedkeybatteryisdead.
Key Detected (engine ready
to start) GREEN
On:Advancedkeydetected;engine
isreadytostart.
Flashing:Advancedkeybatteryislow.
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Headlight High Beams On
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Door Ajar
Brake Warning Light
Parkingbrakeon/lowbrake
uid/malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator
Light On (AMBER)/
Cruise Set Indicator
Light On (GREEN)
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/WarningBeep:Lowtire
pressureinoneormoretires.
FL AT
TIRE
Flat Tire
Flattire/malfunction
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: SeeOwner’sManualformoredetailsandexplanations.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
9 10
Pull to dispense
washer uid
1
2
3
HI
LO
INT
OFF
MIST
Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
:Turnsfoglightsononly
whenheadlightsareon.
:Turnstail,parking,dashboard,
andheadlightson.
:Turnstail,parking,and
dashboardlightson.
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Wipers
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Direct Mode
TomanuallyshiftgearswhileinDrive,thesteeringshiftswitchesmaybe
used.Aftermanuallyshifting,thetransmissionwillreturntonormaldrive
modeunderanyofthefollowingconditions:
 • 4secondsofsteadythrottle
 • Acceleratorpedalisfullydepressed(WideOpenThrottle)
 • Tachometerreachesredline
 • Vehicleisstoppedormovingataslowspeed
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
 • PulltheUPsteering
shiftswitch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
 • PushtheDOWNsteering
  shiftswitch.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
 • Pushtheclutchpedalcompletelydown
  tostarttheengineandtoshiftgears.
 • ToplacethetransmissioninReverse,
  placeshifterintheneutralposition,
  pushtheshifterdown,movetotheleft
  andpushforward.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
 • Tapshiftleverback(+)once.
OR
 • PulltheUPsteering
shiftswitch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
 • Tapshiftleverforward(-)once.
OR
 • PushtheDOWNsteering
  shiftswitch.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK
YourvehicleisequippedwithanAUXor
auxiliaryjackthatwillallowyoutoplay
yourportableaudioplayerthroughthe
vehicle’saudiosystem.Learnthesystem
whenparkedanddonotletitdistractyou
whiledriving.
NOTE: Youwillneedanaudiocablewithan
1/8inch(3.5mm)ministereoplug(available
asaGenuineMazdaaccessory)toconnect
yourportableaudioplayerintotheauxjack.
RefertotheOwner’sManualfor
additionalinformation.
1 LocatetheAUXjackbelow
theclimatecontrols.
2 Plug1/8inchministereoplugintothe
  portableaudioplayerandintotheAUXjack.
  Turnportableaudioplayeron.
3 Turnthevehicleaudiosystemon.
4 PushtheAUXbuttonontheaudiofaceorthe
  MODEbuttononthesteeringwheelcontrols.
5 Usetheportableaudioplayercontrolstoplaymusic.
IMPORTANT: Setthevolumelevelonyourportableaudioplayertothehighest
levelbeforedistortionstarts,thenadjustthevolumeontheaudiosystem.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode
TheSportA/TManualShiftMode
givesyouthefeelofdrivingamanual
transmissionbyallowingyoutomanually
shifttocontrolenginerpmandtorque
whenmorecontrolisdesired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
 • ShiftleverfromDtoM.
NOTE:
•Changingtomanualmodecanbedonewhiledrivingthevehicle.
•Thetransmissionwillnotupshiftautomaticallyinmanualmode,evenifthe
tachometerreachesredline.
Auxiliary
Jack
11 12
Transmission
Higher
Gear
Lower
Gear
Down
Up
Thetransmissionwillautomaticallyadjusthowandwhenitshiftsgears
basedonroadconditionsandyourdrivingstyle.Thetransmissionmaystay
inalowergearlongerthanusualwhengoingupordownhillsordriving
aroundcorners.Thisfeaturegivesyoubettercontrolandamoreconnected
drivingexperience.
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AUX Jack
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INSTANT MOBILITY SYSTEM (IMS)
TheIMSemergencyattirerepairkit
(locatedinthetrunk)isforatemporary
repairofaslightlydamagedattire,
resultingfromrunningovernails,or
similarsharpobjectsontheroadsurface.
RefertoyourOwner’sManualfor
completedetails.
• 3.5mmAudioCable
• AllWeatherFloorMats
• BluetoothCarKit
• CarCover
• CargoNet
• DoorEdgeGuards
• DoorSillTrimPlates
• EngineStartSwitch
• FrontMask
• Fuel-FillerDoor
• Hardtop
• In-Dash6-disc
 CD/MP3Changer
• iPod
®
Integration
• LicensePlateFrame
• PerimeterAlarm
 System
• PortableNavigation
 DevicesbyGarmin
®
• RearSpoiler
 (SoftToponly)
• ShiftKnobs
• SiriusXM
®
• SplashGuards
• Touch-UpPaint
• WheelLocks
• WindshieldSunscreen
GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES
GenuineMazdaAccessoriesarebuilttothesamestandardsofqualityas
yourMazda.Thatmeanstheytright,workright,andlookgreat.Choose
fromawiderangeofinteriorandexterioraccessoriestomakeyourMX-5
Miatatyourpersonalityandlifestyle.Afterall,youarewhatyoudrive.
Personalize your MX-5 Miata with the following Genuine
Mazda Accessories:
Youraluminumwheelshaveaprotective
coatingonthem.Onlyuseamildsoapor
neutraldetergentwithaspongeorsoftcloth
tocleanthem.
CAUTION: Usingawirebrush,polishing
compound,solvent,oranytypeofabrasive
cleanermaydamagetheprotectivecoating.
ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
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Mirror
Auto-Dimming Mirror
 • Auto-Dimmingwillautomaticallydarkenyourrearviewmirrortoreduce
headlightglarefromvehiclesbehindyou.
 • Auto-Dimmingisactivatedeverytimethevehicleisstarted.
NOTE:
Inadditiontotheauto-dimmingmirror’srearlightsensor,thereisalsoa
frontlightsensor(notshown).Donotplaceorhanganyobjectsoverthefrontorrear
mirrorlightsensors,otherwise,theauto-dimmingmirrorswillnotoperateproperly.
HomeLink®
 • Thisfeatureprovidesaconvenientwaytoreplaceuptothree
transmitterssuchasgaragedooropeners,homelightingremotes
andotherradiofrequencydevices.
 • RefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompleteprogrammingdetails.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light
Auto-Dimming
On
HomeLink Rear
Light
Sensor
Auto-Dimming
Off
OnOff
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Wheel
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MANUAL CONVERTIBLE TOP
Whenraisingorloweringthemanualconvertibletop,thevehiclemustbe
stoppedonlevelgroundwithparkingbrakeset,windowsloweredaminimum
of1inchandallitemsintheconvertibletopstoragearearemoved.
To Lower:
1 PushreleasebuttonAwhilepullinglatchBrearwardtodisengage.
2 Pullfrontoftoprearwardtoreleasefromwindshieldheader.
3 Foldbacktopandpushrmlyonfrontoftoptosecurelylockin
openposition.
4 Raisewindblocker.
To Raise:
1 Lowerwindblocker. 2 Pullunlocklevertoreleasetop
fromopenposition.
  • Ifopeningfromoutsidevehicle,
   graspsideoftop,near 
   windshieldheader.
  • Ifopeningfrominside
   vehicle,useeitherhandle.
A
NOTE: Ifmanualsofttopdoesnot
foldeasily,thenslowlyloweritwhile
pushingdownontheupperpartof
rearglasswithyourhand.
B
CAUTION:Beforeloweringsofttop,please
paycloseattentiontothefoldingpointson
eachsideofthesofttop,otherwisedamage
couldoccur.
Convertible Top
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GOOD - OK
TO LOWER
SOFT TOP
CAUTION: DO
NOT LOWER
SOFT TOP!
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3 Pullfrontoftopforwardtoclosedposition(againstthewindshieldheader).
NOTE: ManualConvertible
TopMaintenance:Remove
leavesorothermatterthatmay
accumulatearoundthearea
wherethesofttopmeetsthe
vehiclebodytopreventwater
drainageoutletsfrombecoming
clogged.Cloggedwaterdrainage
outletsmayresultinwater
intrusionintothepassenger
compartment.Fordetailed
maintenanceofthewater drains,
refertoMyMazda.com orconsult
anAuthorizedMazdaDealer.
POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
Whenraisingorloweringthepowerretractablehardtop,thevehiclemustbe
stoppedonlevelgroundwithparkingbrakesetandignitionon.Shiftmanual
transmissiontoneutralorshiftautomatictransmissiontoParkorNeutral.
To Lower:
1 PushreleasebuttonAwhilepullinglatchBrearwardtodisengage.The
indicatorlightwillilluminatewhenthelatchisdisengagedindicatingthe
topcanbeopened.
  • Ifclosingfromoutsidevehicle,
   graspsideoftopnear 
   windshieldheader.
  • Ifclosingfrominsidevehicle, 
   graspeitherhandle.
2 Pushandholdtheopenbutton.
Theindicatorlightwillash
duringtheopeningoperation.
  • Windowsautomaticallylower,
   deckraises,toplowers,and 
   thendeckcloses.
NOTE: Abeepsoundsandthe
indicatorlightturnsofftoconrm
operationiscomplete.
4 Pushleverontoplatchforwarduntillockbuttonclicksandtoplatchis
securelylocked.
WARNING: If red indicator is
visible on release button, top
is not securely latched.
A
B
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Convertible Top
Indicator
light
Open button
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3 Pushleverontoplatchupuntillockbuttonclicksandtoplatchis
securelylatched.
3 Raisewindblocker.
NOTE:
•
Ifopen/closebuttonisreleasedduringoperation,theoperationwillstop
andabeepwillsound.
• Iftrunkisopen,abeepsoundswhenpushingopen/closebuttonsandtop
willnotoperateuntiltrunkisclosed.
• Ifbeepsoundswhenvehicleisplacedingear,verifythepowerretractable
hardtopisfullylowered/raisedandthelatchisclosedifinraisedposition.
• Incaseofapowerloss,thetoolsformanuallyraisingthepowerretractable
hardtoparelocatedintheglovecompartment;seeOwner’sManualfor
manualoperatinginstructions.
  • Windowsautomaticallylower,
   deckraises,topraises,
   deckcloses.
2 Pushandholdtheclosebutton.
Theindicatorlightwillash
duringtheclosingoperation.
To Raise:
1 Lowerwindblocker.
WARNING: If red indicator is
visible on release button, top
is not securely latched.
NOTE: Abeepsoundsandthe
indicatorlightturnsofftoconrm
operationiscomplete,onlyafterthe
hardtopislockedinplace.
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Convertible Top
Close button
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Mode Selector Dial
Rotatethedialto 
selectairowmode.
NOTE: Turnthemode
selectordialtoanOPEN
MODEpositionfor
maximumcomfortwhile
theroofisopen.
  Dashboardvents
  (OpenMode)
  Dashboardand
oorvents
(OpenMode)
  Floorvents
(OpenMode)
  Dashboardvents
Floorvents
  Defrosterand
  oorvents
  Defrostervents
Push
to defrost
therearwindow.
NOTE: Whensetto
maximumcoldposition,
thedashboardvents
ordashboardandoor
ventswillturntheA/C
onandrecirculated
airwillbeselectedfor
maximumcooling.
Mode Selector Dial
Rotatethedialtoselect
airowmode.
AUTO: PlacetheMode
SelectorDialandthe
FanControlDialinthe
AUTOposition.The
airowmodeandthe
amountofairowwillbe
automaticallycontrolled
inaccordancewiththe
settemperature.
NOTE: Turnthemode
selectordialtoanOPEN
MODEpositionfor
maximumcomfortwhile
theroofisopen.
  Dashboardvents
  (OpenMode)
  Dashboardand
oorvents
(OpenMode)
  Floorvents
(OpenMode)
  Dashboardvents
Floorvents
  Defrosterand
  oorvents
  Defrostervents
Push
to defrost
therearwindow.
Automatic Climate Control
Automatictemperature
controlalwaysworks,
eveniftheAUTO
indicatorlightisturned
offwhenchanging
thefanspeedorair
owmode.
Manual Climate Control
Fan Control Dial
Rotatethedialtoset
desiredfanspeed.
RotatedialtoOFFto
turnsystemoff.
Pushto 
 manuallyturnair
 conditioningon
 oroff.
Temperature
Control Dial
Rotatethedialfor
temperaturecontrol.
 Pushtorecirculate
 cabinairto 
 reduceoutside
 odorsandimprove
 cooling(indicator
 on)orreceivefresh
 air(indicatoroff).
Temperature
Control Dial
Rotatethedialfor
temperaturecontrol.
 Pushto 
 recirculatecabin
 airtoreduce
 outsideodors
 andimprove
 cooling(indicator
 on)orreceive
 freshair
 (indicatoroff).
Fan Control Dial
•   Rotatethedialtoset
desiredfanspeed.
•   RotatedialtoOFFto
turnsystemoff.
Pushto 
 manuallyturnair
 conditioningon
 oroff.
Outer Vents
Pushbuttontoopen/closeouterventsonly.
Best Cooling Settings (with top open)
Best Heating Settings (with top closed)
Indicator ON (automatically)
(with top closed)
(with top open)
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Audio Controls
1.PushandholdtheCLOCK
buttonfor2secondsuntil
abeepisheardandthe
displayedtimeashes.
2. U s e  HtosethoursandMto
setminutes,thenpushthe
CLOCKbutton.
NOTE: Toselect12-houror24-hour
clocktime,turntheTUNE/AUDIO
CONTdialwhiletheclockdisplayis
ashing.Afterselectingthedesired
display,pushtheaudiocontroldialto
returntotheashingclockdisplay.
SETTING YOUR CLOCK
POWER ON
PushthePower/Volumedialtoturn
theaudiosystemon.
MEDIA SELECTION
Radio:PushFM/AMbuttonto
selecttheFM1,FM2,orAMband.
Theselectedbandwillbeindicated
intheRadioDisplay.
Satellite Radio:PushtheSIRIUS
buttonforSiriusXM®.Ifyour
vehicleisequippedwithSiriusXM®
(satelliteradioantennaonroofor
trunklid),yournewMazdaincludes
afreeintroductorysubscription
withalimitedtermtrialoffer.Call
888-539-7474toactivate!Seethe
Owner’sManualand/ordealerfor
details.ContactyourMazdadealer
aboutaddingSiriusXM®ifyourMX-5
isnotalreadyequippedwithit.
CD: PushCDtoselectthe
CDplayer.
Auxiliary Input: PushtheAUX
buttontoselecttheauxiliaryjack.
TUNING
Theradiohasthefollowing
tuningcontrols:
 • ManualTuning:Turnthe
TUNEdialtomanuallychange
thefrequency.
 • SeekTuning:PushtheSEEK/
TRACK tuningbuttons
toseekahigherorlower
frequencywithastation.
 • ScanTuning:PushtheSCAN
buttontoautomaticallysample
strongstationsforafew
secondseach.Pushagain
tocancel.
 • PresetChannel:Pushthe
PresetChannelbuttons(1-6)
toselectastationstoredin
memory.Tostoreastation,
pushandholdabutton(1-6)
untilabeepisheard.
 • Auto-MemoryTuning
PushandholdtheAUTO-M
buttontostoreanadditional
6stationsoneachFMand
AMbandwithoutdisturbing
thepreviouslystoredstations.
Thisisespeciallyusefulwhen
drivinginanareawherethe
localstationsarenotknown.
Toreturntopreviouslystored
stations,pushtheFMorAM
button.RefertotheOwner’s
Manualforcompletedetails.
FOLDER SEARCH
(during MP3/WMA CD playback)
 • Tochangetotheprevious
folder,pushthefolderdown
button( )forlessthan1.5
seconds,orpushthefolder
upbutton( )forlessthan1.5
secondstoadvanceto
thenextfolder.
AUDIO DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
 • Clock
 • Audio
 • Bluetooth®Hands-Free
BLUETOOTH®
Whenavailable,theaudio
displayshows:
• TELEPHONENUMBERS
 • BLUETOOTH®HANDS-FREE
MESSAGES
 • OPER ATIONSTATUS
BLUETOOTH®AUDIO
Bluetooth
®
enabledphonesand
audioplayersprovideanopportunity
toplaymusicthroughtheaudio
systemwithnowiresattached,
however,therearesomelimitations:
•DependingonBTversion,the
songtitlemaybeunabletodisplay.
• Notallcontrolsonthephoneor
playermaybeactivewhenpaired
tothevehicle.
• Audiostreamingmaybeaffected
bywirelesssignalstrength.
• Soundqualityofstreaming
audiomayvary,dependingon
thedevice.
1. P u s h  t h e  LOADbutton.
2.After“IN”isdisplayedonthe
InformationDisplay,inserttheCD.
3.Repeatsteps1and2untilupto
6CDsareloaded.
To Change Music CD
PushtheDISCbutton( or )
duringplayback.
To Change MP3/WMA CD
PushtheDISCbutton( or )for
1.5secondsormoreduringplayback.
TO LOAD/PLAY A CD
(if equipped with 6-CD changer)
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MyMazda.com—The Official
Site for M{zd{ Owners
Register today on MyMazda.com—the ultimate destination for Mazda
Owners. Once registered, you’ll be able to take advantage of benets
exclusively for Mazda Owners:
 •
Insider access to exclusive events and promotions
 •Personalizedmaintenanceschedules
 •Zoom-ZoomOwnerMagazine
 •
Warrantyinformationandon-lineOwner’sManuals
 •Wallpaper,videosandotherfunstuff
 •Accessoriesspecicallydesignedforyourvehicle
 •CarCareDiscountCouponsavailablefromyourAuthorizedMazdaDealer
VisitandregisteratMyMazda.comtoday!
MAZDA MOBILE
ThefollowingappsareavailableforiPhone®andAndroidsmartphones:
 • MazdaAssistapp-Providesroadsideassistance24hoursaday,
365daysayear.Tollfreenumber1-800-866-1998canalsobeused
forroadsideassistance.
 • MyMazdaapp-KeeptrackofyourMazdafromthepalmofyourhand
withthesefeatures:
Theappscanbedownloaded,freeofcharge,fromtheAppstorefortheiPhone®
andGooglePlay(AndroidMarket)forAndroidpowereddevices.Afterdownloading
app,customername,email,smartphonenumberandVINarerequired.
Maintenanceschedule
Servicecoupons
Promotionalalerts
Servicehistory
Recallinformation
Parkedcarlocator
ScanVINbarcodecapability
whenregisteringavehicle
MazdaDealerlocator
Updateownerprole
LinktoMazdaAssist
Free MyMazda app
iPhone and Android
Free Mazda Assist app
iPhone and Android
Bluetooth®
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH®PHONE
NOTE:
• Forsafetyreasons,youcannotpairaphonewhiledriving.
• Beforepairingyourcellphoneitisrecommendedthatyourefertoitsmanual
 forstepstoturnonBluetooth®andperformpairing.
• Fortoll-freeBluetooth
®
Hands-Freecustomerserviceanddevicecompatibility
call800-430-0153orgotowww.MazdaUSA.com/bluetoothforassistance.
• IMPORTANT:Setthevolumelevelonyourcellphonetothehighestlevel
 beforedistortionstarts,thenadjustthevolumeontheaudiosystem.
1 ActivatetheBluetooth®applicationofthemobiletelephone.
2 Pushbutton locatedonsteeringwheel.
3 Afterthebeepsay,“Setup”.
4 Afterthebeep,say, “Pairing options”.
5 Afterthebeep,say, “Pair a Phone”.
6 Afterthebeep,sayany4-digitcode.
7 Thepromptwillrepeatthenumberandaskifitiscorrect.Afterthe
beep,say,“Yes”or“No”.Ifno,thesystemwillrepeattheprocess.
8 Useyourphone’smanualforinstructionsonhowtoproceed.
9 Inputthe4-digitcode.
10 Nameyourphone,like, “Heather’s Phone”.
11 Thepromptwillconrmthename.Afterthebeepsay,“Yes”or“No”.
12 Afterthebeepsayaprioritynumberbetween1and7.1beingthe
phoneusedmostoften.
13 Thepromptwillconrmtheprioritynumber.Afterthebeepsay,“Yes”
or“No”.
14 Pairingiscomplete.
NOTE: IfyourcompatibleBluetooth®phoneisequippedwithamusicplayerand
supportstheBluetooth®proleA2DP,yourphonewillpairforbothhands-freecalling
aswellasBluetooth®audioduringthepairingprocess,andwillbeconsideredone
unit.PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetailsonhowto“pair”upto
7Bluetooth®phonesandaudiodevices,andhowtousethebuilt-intutorialandother
importantsafetyinformation.
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
Basic Operation:
button:Tomake/receive/swapacall.
button:Toend/rejectacall.
button:Toskipvoiceguidance(forspeedingupoperation).
www.MazdaUSA.com
When using Bluetooth®audio function:
ThesoundqualityofBluetooth®streamingaudiovariesdependingonthe
device,evenwhenrecordedwitharecommendedbitrateof128kbps.
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Customer Delivery Checklist Customer Delivery Checklist
DEALERSHIP DATE
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:
Review the following items with the customer
Keyless Entry ...............................1-2
•AdvancedKey*
•DoorRequestSwitches*
•TrunkRequestSwitch*
•KeylessEntryTransmitter
Starting the Engine........................2
 • StartKnobIgnition(AdvancedKey*)
Seats ............................................... 3
•Adjustment
 •HeatedSeats*
 •BehindSeatStorage*
Fuel Door Release ......................... 4
Driver’s View ............................... 5-6
•LocationofSwitchesandControls
 •TrunkLidReleaseButton
Instrument Cluster ..................... 7-8
 •Indicatorlightfunctionandlocation
 •INFOButton(FuelMileage)
Lights .............................................. 9
Wiper/Washer................................10
AUX Jack .......................................12
VEHICLE PRESENTATION:
Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation
Flat Tire......................................... 13
•InstantMobilitySystem(IMS)
locatedintrunk
Convertible Top ........................ 15-20
•ManualConvertibleTop
•ManualConvertibleTop
Maintenance
 •PowerRetractableHardtop
Climate Control........................ 21-22
•ManualControls
 •AUTOControls
 •VentOperation
Set Clock ...................................... 23
Audio Controls ......................... 23-24
 •SIRIUSRadio®Operation
andActivation
Bluetooth®Hands-Free*.............. 25
•PairPhone
 •MakeaCall
 •Toll-FreeCustomerService
800-430-0153
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Whenreplacingortoppingoffengine
oil,useMazdaGenuineoil.Foroptimal
engineperformance,useSAE0W-20
engineoil.PleaseconsultanAuthorized
MazdaDealerforadditionalinformation.
*if equipped
Smart Start Guide
 •Removethischecklistfrom
SmartStartGuide
 •PersonalizationFeatures
(refertoyourOwner’sManual)
Warranty Information
Warranty Start Date:
Customer Initial:
 •BasicVehicle–
36months/36,000miles
 •Roadsideassistanceprogram
MyMazda.com
 •Offertoregistercustomeron
MyMazda.com
Owner’s Manual
Maintenance Passport
Floor Mats
 •Ensureoormatsareproperly
hookedaftercleaning
 •Donotinstalltwooormats,oneon
topoftheother,onthedriverside
 •Accessoryrubberoormatsshould
becleanedwithmildsoapand
wateronly
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
IntroduceServiceManager;
providebusinesscards
ReviewServiceandParts
Departmenthoursofoperation
ExplainfreeFullCircle
ServiceInspection
Schedulerstmaintenanceservice
SALES CONSULTANT DATE CUSTOMER DATE
All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the customer and
the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
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©MazdaNorthAmericanOperations
PrintedinU.S.A.07/12
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FREE FULL CIRCLE
SERVICE INSPECTION
We’re committed to providing
expert Mazda service.
YoulovetodriveyourMazda,andwelovetoserviceyourMazda.WithourFullCircle
Service,we’llgiveyourvehicleaCOMPLIMENTARYMULTI-POINTINSPECTION.
YourMazdawillreceiveathoroughreviewofitsmostcrucialcomponents.
Thiseasy-to-useSmartStartGuideisintendedtohelpyoumorefullyappreciatesome
oftheuniquefeaturesandfunctionsofyournewvehicle.However,itisnotintendedto
replaceyourOwner’sManual.TheOwner’sManualcontainsmoredetailedinformation
tohelpyoubetterunderstandtheimportantsafetywarnings,features,operation,and
maintenanceofyourvehicle.Allinformation,specications,photographsandillustrations
inthispublicationarethoseineffectatthetimeofprinting.Mazdareservestherightto
changespecicationsordesignwithoutobligation.
GENUINE MAZDA SERVICE
Because you and your Mazda deserve the best
YournewMazdadeservesnothinglessthantheverybest.Tokeepitrunning
likenewforyearstocome,trusttheexpertsatyourlocalAuthorizedMazda
Dealer.Simplybringyourvehicleinforyourscheduledmaintenanceandany
neededrepairs.*
AtparticipatingMazdaFullCircleServiceCenters,**ourtechnicianswill
automaticallyperformacomplimentaryFullCircleinspectiononyourvehicle
andissueadetailedreportcardateveryvisit.Thisisdesignedtohelpyou
keeptrackofyourMazda’scriticaloperatingcondition.Ourfactory-trained
techniciansknowyourvehicleinsideandout,anduseGenuineMazdaParts,
givingyourvehicletheoptimumcareandmaintenanceitrequirestorun
withawlessprecision.
Remember,tofurtherenhanceyourdrivingexperience,visityourlocal
MazdaServiceCenterforyourscheduledmaintenance.It’salsotheplace
whereyoucanndawidevarietyoftires,parts,andaccessoriesthatare
justrightforyourvehicle.
* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to nd a
participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.
Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
www.MazdaUSA.com
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