Mazda MX-5 Miata User manual

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Engine Type
167-hp†, 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with
variable valve timing (VVT)
Convertible Options
Choice of soft top or Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT)
Fuel Efficiency
21/28 city/hwy - 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT‡
Safety Features
Standard advanced front air bags and side-impact air
bags***
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop
Engine & Mechanical
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
MSRP starting at $26,140* $27,540* $28,940*
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
Engine
Engine type 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing (VVT)
Horsepower 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm (MT); 158 hp @ 6,700 rpm (AT)
Torque 140 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Redline 7,200 rpm (MT); 6,700 rpm (AT)
Displacement (cu in / cc) 122 / 1999
Bore xstroke (mm) 87.5 x83.1
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Fuel system Multiport electronic fuel injection with tuned air intake
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded
Valve train 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT) with timing-chain-driven camshafts
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy
Emission control type Tier2 - BIN5 (Federal) - LEV-2 ULEV (California)
Ignition system Distributorless
Fuel Economy
Manual transmission (city/hwy)‡ 22/28 21/28 21/28
Automatic transmission (city/hwy)‡ 21/28 21/28
Drivetrain
Type Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Manual transmission 5-speed with short-throw shifter 6-speed with short-throw shifter
Automatic transmission 6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and steering-wheel-mounted
paddle shifters
Differential Available torque-sensing super limited-slip (manual transmission only)
Gear Ratios (:1) 5MT 6MT 6AT
1st 3.14 3.82 3.54
2nd 1.89 2.26 2.06
3rd 1.33 1.64 1.40

4th 1.00 1.18 1.00
5th 0.81 1.00 0.71
6th 0.79 0.58
Reverse 3.76 3.60 3.17
Final Drive 4.10 4.10 4.10
Chassis
Chassis Aluminum Power Plant Frame
Brakes Power-assist 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Ventilated discs (11.4 inch diameter)
Rear Solid discs (11.0 inch diameter) with aluminum brake calipers
Parking brake Mechanical, hand-operated on rear wheels
Steering type Rack-and-pinion with variable power assist
Overall steering ratio 15.0:1
Steering wheel turns-to-lock 2.7
Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) 30.8
Suspension 4-wheel independent
Front Independent, double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Independent, multilink, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Springs Available sport-tuned coil springs
Front strut tower brace -- Standard Standard
Shock absorbers Gas-filled telescopic; available Bilstein
Wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5 17 x 7.0 17 x 7.0
Tire size P205/50R16 V-speed-rated
radial tires P205/45R17 W-speed-rated radial tires
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
Curb weight (lbs)**
MT 2,562 2,593 2,593
AT -- 2,619 2,619
Weight distribution (front/rear) 51/49
Fuel capacity (gallons) 12.7

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2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop
Exterior
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
Exterior Features
Halogen headlights with projector-type low
beams
Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID)
low-beam headlights
Halogen fog lights
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Chrome grille surround
2-speed fixed-intermittent windshield
wipers
Dual body-color power remote outside
mirrors
Body-color door handles with chrome
accents
Body-color Power Retractable Hard Top
(PRHT)
Glass rear window with defogger
Rear-fender-mounted antenna
Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips
Wheels & Tires
16-inch aluminum alloy wheels
17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
P205/50 R16 high-performance radial
tires
P205/45 R17 high-performance radial
tires
Tire puncture repair kit (includes
compressor, tire sealant, injection hose,
spare valve core, valve core tool)
Run-flat tires (does not include tire
puncture repair kit)
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 91.7
Track, front (in) 58.7
Track, rear (in) 58.9
Length, with front license plate holder (in) 157.3
Width (in) 67.7
Height (in) 49.4
Minimum ground clearance, laden (in) 4.6

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2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop
Interior
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Rear window defogger
Power windows with driver and passenger
one-touch-down feature
Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
feature
Remote keyless entry with retractable key
Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start
System
Cruise control with steering-wheel-
mounted controls
Manual day/night rearview mirror
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with
HomeLink®
Tilt steering wheel
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors
Retractable wind blocker
12-volt power outlet
Storage Features
Lockable glove box
Center console storage/cup holder with
sliding cover
Lockable rear storage
Front door net pockets with bottle holders
Driver's seatback storage pocket
Seating & Trim
6-way adjustable driver's seat
4-way adjustable passenger seat
Cloth-trimmed seats - Black
Leather-trimmed seats - Black, Beige or
Brown
Heated seats with 5-level variable heat
settings
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Leather-wrapped parking brake
Interior trim - Silver
Seatback bars - Silver
Audio System
AM/FM/CD/MP3-compatible stereo with 6
speakers
AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-
compatible changer with 6 speakers
Bose® audio system, AudioPilot®,
AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-
compatible changer and 7 speakers
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

Speed-sensitive automatic level control
Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio
capability††
Auxiliary-audio input jack
SIRIUS Satellite Radio‡‡
Instrumentation
Speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure,
coolant temperature and fuel gauge
Black face, silver trim with white lettering
(red illumination)
Trip computer
Interior Dimensions & Capacities
Headroom (in) 37.0
Shoulder room (in) 53.2
Hip room (in) 50.6
Legroom (in) 43.1
Cargo volume (cu ft) 5.3

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2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop
Safety
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
Safety & Security
Dual front air bags*** with passenger-side
deactivation switch
Side-impact air bags***
3-point seat belts with pretensioners and
force limiters
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)†††,
Traction Control System (TCS)
Tire puncture repair kit (includes
compressor, tire sealant, injection hose,
spare valve core, valve core tool)
Run-flat tires (does not include tire
puncture repair kit)
Engine-immobilizer antitheft system
Antitheft alarm system

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2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop
Options & Packages
2009 MX-5 Miata Power Retractable
Hardtop Sport Touring Grand Touring
Packages & Options
Suspension Package
Sport-tuned suspension
Bilstein® shocks
Limited-slip differential (manual
transmission only)
Premium Package
Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID)
low-beam headlights
Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry &
Start System
Bluetooth hands-free phone
capability††
SIRIUS Satellite Radio‡‡
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)†††
with Traction Control System (TCS)
Antitheft alarm
Run-flat tires
Audio
In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-compatible
changer
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 6 month
subscription ‡‡‡
Exterior
Appearance Package (not available with
splash guards)
Front air dam
Side sill skirts
Rear under skirt
Splash guards front and rear (not
available with Appearance Package)
Door edge guards
Chrome fuel filler door
Wheel locks
Interior
Interior Trim Package
Instrument panel decorative trim panel
(brushed aluminum look)
Door switch panel (brushed aluminum
look)
Gear shift knob (leather/aluminum)
Floor mats - Carpet
Floor mats - All-weather
Cargo net
Anti-theft alarm with shock sensor ‡‡‡
* MSRP includes destination charges but excludes tax, title and license fees. Destination charges may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. Vehicles displayed
may contain optional equipment at additional costs. Actual dealer price may vary.
† 158 hp - 6-speed Sport automatic transmission.
‡ EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results may vary.
** Federal emission specification.
†† The Bluetooth® system functions only with select manufactured devices. Please consult www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for device compatibility.
‡‡ SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system requires additional dealer-installed hardware and subscription.
*** Always wear your seatbelt and deactivate passenger-side air bag when using a child- or infant-safety seat.
††† Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is an electronic system to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing
loss of control. Please see the Owner’s Manual for further details.
‡‡‡ Not available with Premium Package.