Mazda MX-5 Miata Quick Tips
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1. Power outside mirror switch see Switches Horn air bag Press for horn Fuse panel 23 Hood release handle Pull to open partially Cruise control main switch see Driver Controls 40 Fog light switch see Driver Controls Denotes optional equipment Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata page 4 page 5 Revised January 9 2001 f Ps 1 18 17 16 15 14 1312 11 10 5 GAUGES 1 Fuel gauge 8 Turn signal hazard 14 Odometer trip odometer 12 7 gallon 48 liter tank warning on display 2 Taciometer 9 gt Immobilizer system 15 Brake system Avoid red zone sienna on see Driver s View Parking brake on low 3 Engine oil pressure gauge brake fluid If outside normal range 10 5 Check engine cial stop vehicle safely and turn Dealer inspection required 16 Charging system off engine check oil level j warning light 4 Speedometer 11 Odometer trip odometer Possible alternator or charging 5 Coolant temperature gauge Selector system malfunction dealer If above normal range stop Press to select odometer or trip inspection required odometer A B press and hold to reset selected trip odometer 17 Anti lock Brake System ABS vehicle safely and turn off engine check coolant level when safe 12 Air bag readiness Indicates ABS malfunction WARNI NG LI GHTS If light flashes or stays on the dealer inspection required air bags may not operate in an a a 6 cruise Cruise control on acciden2. function cally scans and temporarily Press to skip forward to Denotes optional equipment stores 6 strong stations in each beginning of next CD t For use with cassette tape player MD player or CD changer band press again to cancel Quick Tips Revised January 9 2001 aH OF PWN Tip Check all fluids with vehicle parked on a level surface 1 Automatic transmission If checked at operating temperature fluid should be between FULL and LOW marks on dipstick if checked with engine cold fluid should be just below the bottom notch on dipstick 2 Fuse block 3 Windshield washer fluid reservoir In one of two locations Refill with windshield washer fluid 2001 Mazda 1 8 liter 4 cylinder fluid dipstick 5 6 Cooling system cap 7 Hood support rod Miata 10 4 Engine oil filler cap see Owner s Manual for recommended engine oil viscosity Engine coolant reservoir Check when engine is cold 1 page 18 page 19 Engine oil dipstick Check with engine off and at operating temperature Engine oil should be between F and L marks on dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Level should be kept at the MAX mark on reservoir fill with DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container Clutch fluid reservoir Manual transmission Level should be kept at the MAX mark on reservoir fill with DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container 11 Air filter fluid level should be between the FULL and LOW
3. marks on reservoir 12 WARNING Never remove coolant system or reservoir cap while engine is running or hot remove only when safe 13 Do not remove if engine is running or hot d Power steering fluid filler cap dipstick Check with engine off and at operating temperature Level should be between H and L marks on the crosshatched area of dipstick Hood latch Pull up to release hood Tip Battery is located in the trunk Break in period First 600 miles Avoid heavy braking and acceleration drive at varying road and engine speeds Tip Follow same procedures with overhauled engine or when brakes are replaced Antitock Brake System ABS When brake pedal is pressed 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 Tire economy and tips Check pressure at least monthly when tires are cold Maintain correct front end alignment and tire balance rotate tires at 3 750 mile intervals see Owner s M anual for rotation chart Tire pressure Decal on the edge of the driver s door provides tire pressure information Tire chains Tire chains can damage aluminum wheels use on steel wheels only Tip Use on
4. weather windows could fog and hamper vision page 12 page 13 5 lv Rear window defogger Press to activate deactivate 6 Airflow selections s2 air to dash 3 air to dash and floor 5 y air to floor Bi air to floor and windshield W defrost air to windshield Control positions for maximum defrost Fan to maximum temperature to maximum hot airflow selector knob to W Tips When selected air is dried when temperature is above 39 F To help prevent windshield fogging in humid weather select qy before starting engine To prevent moisture buildup never drive with system off Center console 1 Ashtray Cup holder Pull up ashtray to remove space can be used as a cup holder 2 Cup holder 3 Remote trunk lid release To open trunk Lift up on front of lever 4 Center console lock To lock unlock Insert key and turn clockwise counterclockwise 5 Remote fuel door release To open fuel door Lift up on front of lever 6 Center console storage 7 Parking brake To engage Pull up To release Pull up slightly while depressing button at the front of lever lower parking brake lever Trunk 8 Lug wrench 9 Temporary spare tire To change flat tire Follow instructions in Owner s M anual k WARNING Do not exceed _ 30 mph with temporary spare Tip Do not use temporary spare tire for long periods of time 10 Jack jack handle 11 Lock To lock unlock In
5. Quick Tips 5 000 miles 7 500 miles 15 000 miles 22 500 miles 30 000 miles 37 500 miles 45 000 miles 52 500 miles 60 000 miles 67 500 miles 75 000 miles 82 500 miles 90 000 miles Ny eee wi i Tip For additional service v intervals and complete details see Owner s Manual 2001 Mazda Miata page 20 page 1 Revised January 9 2001 k Maintenance notes This Quick Tips guide is provided Rotate tires every 3 750 miles by M azdaTown to make your A Change Engine oil replace filter Mazda ownership experience more Lubricate Locks and hinges convenient It is not intended to replace your Owner s M anual B Inspect Drive belts fuel If you have any questions about a your vehicle you are invited to tact your local dealer and drum brakes steering so w operation and linkages front Or if you need additional help suspension ball joints driveshaft feel free to call our dust boots chassis and body Customer Assistance Center bolts exhaust system and at 1 800 222 5500 heat shields M onday through Friday Replace Air filter spark plugs 8 am 5 pm Change Engine coolant m k Inspect Engine valve clearance Cv J hoses and tubes for emission nae li 5r system Replace Engine timing belt oci 2001 Calcar Quick Tips is a trademark manual transmission oil of Calcar made in USA 9 00 46M GL rear differential oil M azda North American Operations reserves the right
6. activation switch see Driver s View for switch location Deactivate passenger air bag when using a rear facing child restraint seat in front seatt To deactivate activate Insert ignition key in switch 1 rotate to OFF ON remove key Light 2 illuminates when deactivated and ignition is ON gt WARNINGS Do not adjust seats while driving Safety belts must always be worn when vehicle is in motion Air bags are supplemental and do not replace safety belt usage Read all information and warnings in Owner s Manual and attached to seat before using child restraint seat Children less than 4 years old and under 40 pounds should always use a child restraint seat When using a rear facing child restraint seat always set the passenger air bag deactivation switch to OFF position Denotes optional equipment tFor other rare circumstances when passenger air bag can be shut off refer to NHTSA guidelines Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata Revised January 9 2001 1 Temperature control Rotate knob to blue for cool red for warm 2 Air Conditioning Press to turn on off x Tip Use A C to dehumidify air 3 Fan control Rotate knob to increase decrease speed turn to 0 to shut system off 4 Air intake control Slide lever to select lt recirculate inside air use for maximum heating cooling or to keep odors out eS fresh air WARNING Do not use lt 3 position in cold
7. heard repeat top latching process or have vehicle inspected by dealer Detachable hardtop cover Thread tether straps 5 Tip Perform hardtop installation or removal with two people Park on a level surface away from traffic lanes set parking brake and lower side windows pull down sun visors To remove Disconnect rear window defogger coupler lower antenna press unlock on top and side latches to release top slide top rearward while pressing down on the rear deck latches lift hard top straight off the body To install Lower antenna fully lower convertible top align rear latches with rear deck studs slide hard top forward while pressing down on the rear deck push up top and side latches to lock reconnect rear window defogger Denotes optional equipment k Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata page 16 page 17 Revised January 9 2001 f Ps 1 Power Volume 4 5 67 8 9 Press to turn on off rotate to increase decrease volume peep 2 Memory preset buttons CNR 10 To set Tune to station press 11 and hold until beep is heard 3 R mo mae AUTOM ML aia f anaana mawor 05 5 E 3 SEEK TRACK APC j 12 2 S ee ee Radio Press A v to automatically ATT ic a seek higher lower frequency CD Press A v to select next 1 13 previous track Tape Press v to automatically advance tape to beginning of next selection replay selection 19 6 207 10 to stop this operation press but
8. ing vehicle is moving forward 2 Second gear N Neutral Provides extra power and No gear engaged vehicle can roll increased engine braking freely even on a slight incline Use to reduce wheel spin when unless the brakes are applied starting on slippery surfaces Press 2 to lockout enable Use for engine braking when overdrive second gear is not sufficient D Overdrive For normal driving Shifts through four forward gears automatically Denotes optional equipment Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata Revised January 9 2001 Manual controls 1 Fore aft adjustment Lift lever and hold slide seat release lever 2 Safety belt buckle 3 Seatback angle To adjust Lift and hold lever lean forward or backward release lever a page 10 page 11 Safety belt emergency locking mode automatic locking mode front passenger only Emergency locking mode Belt locks only on hard braking cornering or impacts of about 5 mph or more Automatic locking mode M ust be used when installing child restraint seat see below To activate Pull webbing fully out of retractor until click is heard belt will only tighten To disengage Unbuckle belt and allow webbing to retract fully Child restraint seat To install in passenger seat M ove seat as far back as possible use dual locking mode retractor safety belt see Owner s M anual for proper installation instructions Passenger s front air bag de
9. ly SAE class S chains install only on rear tires install as tightly as possible and retighten periodically Denotes optional equipment Gasoline Unleaded regular 92 octane recommended 87 octane minimum 12 7 gallon 48 liter tank
10. sert key and turn counterclockwise clockwise 12 Battery Trunk release handle 13 Allows you to escape should you become locked in trunk To open Pull T handle T handle will glow if it has been exposed to light Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Revised January 9 2001 Miata page 14 page 15 Convertible top operation Tip To install convertible top Tips Using an automatic car wash can damage top Storing articles inside near the rear window can cause damage to top upon lowering To lower Park on a level surface away from traffic lanes set parking brake lower side windows and pull down sun visors Press unlock button 1 pull top latches 2 until they completely disengage from windshield header 3 lift up on front section of top 4 lower top into storage area snap top latches 2 into closed position X Tip Do not store a wet or damp convertible top for long periods of time through anchor 6 and snap into position attach top covering using fasteners insert rear edges into body molding groove To raise Park on a level surface away from traffic lanes set parking brake lower side windows and pull down sun visors Open top latches 2 fully lift top 4 until it rests on windshield header 3 fasten latches to windshield header by pushing up until click is heard Tip To ensure that top is securely fastened Push up on top 4 if rattling is
11. t dealer inspection 18 sr Overdrive off indicator Lights when cruise control required Automatic transmission is set Lights when the overdrive 7 High beams on ta 4 Always TASEI eaten button is in the off position see Driver Controls Denotes optional equipment Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata page 6 page Revised January 9 2001 f Ps Fog lights Press 3 on off functions only with headlight low beams on Cruise control nn Operates above 25 mph Eras E Press CRUISE MAIN switch 6 oer to enable disable To set speed Twist control knob 5 down toward SET COAST Y Turn signal lighting control lever OFF Lights off D d Tail parking and dash Windshield wiper washer and release board lights on Rotate Cruise control lever To increase set speed Twist knob to 1 first notch For slow normal fast wiper speeds control knob 5 up toward ZD Tail parking dashboard Push lever 4 down through RESUM E ACCEL A and release and headlights on Rotate detents at desired speed knob 1 to second notch mayne ie e To i wae Twist j to pusn lever orwar control kno own towar a eae a 2 Wash and wipe Pull lever 4 SET COAST V and release at To flash high beams Pull lever 2 toward you and hold washer desired speed nad B eai pea A and wipers will be activated until To cancel Tap brake or clutch y lever is released pedal manual transmission or press CRUISE MAIN switch 6 3 D
12. to change product specifications at Special operating conditions any time without incurring obligations Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Revised January 9 2001 25 24 23 22 21 2018 Miata page 2 page 3 Key Operates ignition and all locks 8 Tip Use key number plate to purchase a new key store in a safe place separate from vehicle Immobilizer system Prevents engine from running unless coded key used see Owner s M anual Remote entry system see Owner s M anual 1 Door locks see Switches 2 Air vents Twist vents to direct airflow 3 Instrument panel lighting selector see Interior Lights 4 Turn signal lighting control lever see Driver Controls 5 Instrument cluster see Instrument Cluster 6 Wiper washer Cruise control lever see Driver Controls 7 A Hazard warning switch Press on off 8 Audio system see Audio System 10 11 12 13 Power window switches 15 16 17 Climate control system see Climate Controls Le Rear window defogger switch Press on off Cigarette lighter Gearshift lever see Transmission Ashtray cup holder see Switches Center console see Console Trunk 18 19 20 21 24 Fuel door release lever Pull to open fuel door Remote trunk lid release Pull to open trunk k 25 Parking brake lever see Console Trunk Passenger side air bag deactivation switch see Child Seats
13. ton again 4 FM1 2 Press to select between FM 1 FM 2 station preset buttons 2 5 AM Press to select AM frequency band 23 221617 2 1112 21 6 CD Slot 13 Tuning Audio Control 19 Disc down v t 7 CD Tune Rotate counterclock Press to skip back to beginning Press to play CD wise clockwise for lower of previous CD 8 MD Tape frequency higher frequency 20 AM FM Press to play M ini disc Player Audio control Press to select Press to select AM FM 1 FM 2 cassette tape BASS M ID TREBLE FA DE frequency band 9 Clock BA LANC E rotate right left 21 Tune Seek Track To set Press 9 and hold until _ _ t0 adjust selected feature Tune Press A to change beep iS heard press Minutes 14 Fast forward p gt frequency up down 12 or 21 Hours 11 or 21 Press to fast forward through Seek Press A Y until beep is to advance press 9 again a track heard tunes to next listenable to set 15 Reverse lt lt station up down 10 CD eject Press to reverse through atrack 22 Disc select 11 Scan 16 Program Randomt Enable CD changer Press to briefly sample next Press to enable cancel 23 Audio listenable selections functions random play Press repeatedly until BASS in all modes 17 Repeat TREB FADE BAL or VOL appears 12 Auto Memory Press to replay current CD in display turn 1 clockwise Radio Press and hold until a tape selection counterclockwise to increase beep is heard system automati 18 Disc up A t decrease selected
14. ual power mirrors Power windows Manual door locks Operates only with ignition on Operates only with ignition on To lock unlock Push tab 4 To adjust left right mirror Push To open close Push down pull into handle pull toward you selector switch 1 left right up front of switch 3 Power door locks press switch 2 in direction of Both doors lock unlock by desired movement using key in driver s door or by using driver s tab 5 Denotes optional equipment Quick Tips 2001 Mazda Miata page 8 page 9 Revised January 9 2001 i Ps f 1 Dome light 1 On Light always on a Off Light always off laa Center position Light on when a door is open 2 Instrument panel lighting To brighten dim instrument panel lighting Turn 2 thumb wheel right left Manual transmission Tip Resting your foot on the Depress clutch pedal to start clutch pedal while driving l engine and change gears and using the clutch to hold ti Tip Do not shift into 1st above your vehicle at a standstill 20 mph or clutch failure could while waiting on a hill may occur reduce clutch life 5 speed 6 speed Automatic transmission D Overdrive Off P Park Shifts through three forward To move gearshift from Park Press gears automatically firmly on brake pedal then Press Provides extra power and release button 1 on gearshift increased engine braking R Reverse stops 3rd 4th gear cycling in Do not engage Reverse when stop go driv
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