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MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page262 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (262,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qConvertible Top Maintenance The convertible top is made of a special high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining, and loss of luster will result. Maintain it under these guidelines. Washing Don't wait until the top gets really dirty before cleaning it. Dirt that's there too long will cause deterioration. 1. Before washing, remove dust and coarse particulate with a soft brush. 2. Gently clean the top with a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water, and a soft brush. 3. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove all the soap. 4. Wipe it as dry as you can before the water dries on it. 5. Then allow it to dry completely before lowering it. l l Appearance(Polyvinyl only) Dress the top once a month after washing and drying it well. For best results, use a water-based leather treatment or vinyl top dressing. This will help maintain good appearance and material condition of the top. CAUTION l Some leather treatment products can ruin the top's gloss. Be careful of the one you choose. Test on an inconspicuous, small corner of the top if you are not sure. Don't get any car wax on the top. If you do, remove it with a good leather cleaner. Too much treatment on the top can be as damaging as too little. Follow the manufacturer's directions. Don't overdo it! Let the top dry completely before lowering after applying treatment or dressing. l l CAUTION l Automatic and high-pressure car washes are harmful to a convertible top. Avoid them. Don't spray water directly on the area where the window glass and the top meet. This would probably cause water to enter the cabin. qDetachable Hardtop Maintenance í Washing To help protect the hardtop's finish, use a soft cloth or sponge to wash it. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if they are not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. l 8-46 í Some models. Form No.8T72-EA-04G

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Seats	14
Seat Belt Systems	16
Seat Belt Precautions	16
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	20
Seat Belt Extender	22
Seat Belt Warning Light	23
Seat Belt Warning Beep	24
Child Restraint	25
Child Restraint Precautions	25
Installing a Child-Restraint System	28
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	30
SRS Air Bags	32
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	32
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch	35
Air Bag System Description	38
3. Knowing Your Mazda	43
Doors and Locks	44
Keys	44
Keyless Entry System	45
Door Locks	51
Trunk Lid	53
Inside Trunk Release Handle	56
Power Windows	57
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	59
Hood	60
Convertible Top	62
Detachable Hardtop	67
Security System	73
Immobilizer System	73
Mirrors	76
Mirrors	76
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	79
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	80
Fuel Requirements	80
Emission Control System	82
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	84
Before Starting the Engine	85
Before Getting In	85
After Getting In	85
Driving Tips	86
Break-In Period	86
Money-Saving Suggestions	86
Hazardous Driving	87
Rocking the Vehicle	87
Winter Driving	88
Driving In Flooded Area	90
Overloading	90
Turbocharger Information (MAZDASPEED MX-5)	91
Towing	92
Trailer Towing	92
5. Driving Your Mazda	93
Starting and Driving	94
Ignition Switch	94
Starting the Engine	95
Brake System	96
Manual Transmission Operation	100
Automatic Transmission Controls	102
Power Steering	106
Cruise Control	106
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	110
Meters and Gauges	110
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	114
Warning/Indicator Lights	114
Beep Sounds	120
Switches and Controls	121
Lighting Control	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	122
Fog Lights	122
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)	123
Windshield Wipers and Washer	123
Rear Window Defroster	125
Horn	125
Hazard Warning Flasher	126
6. Interior Comfort	127
Climate Control System	128
Operating Tips	128
Vent Operation	129
Control Panel	131
Audio System	135
Antenna	135
Operating Tips for Audio System	135
Types of the Audio Set	143
Audio Set (Type A)	145
Audio Set (Type B)	169
Safety Certification	192
Interior Equipment	193
Sunvisors	193
Interior Light	193
Lighter	194
Ashtray	194
Cup Holder	195
Storage Compartments	196
Windblocker	197
7. In Case of an Emergency	199
Parking in an Emergency	200
Parking in an Emergency	200
Flat Tire	201
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	201
Changing a Flat Tire	203
Overheating	209
Overheating	209
Emergency Starting	211
Starting a Flooded Engine	211
Jump-Starting	211
Push-Starting	213
Emergency Towing	214
Towing Description	214
Tiedown Hooks	215
Recreational Towing	215
8. Maintenance and Care	217
Introduction	218
Introduction	218
Scheduled Maintenance	219
Scheduled Maintenance (North America)	219
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America)	224
Owner Maintenance	227
Owner Maintenance Schedule	227
Owner Maintenance Precautions	228
Engine Compartment Overview	229
Engine Oil	230
Engine Coolant	233
Brake Fluid	235
Clutch Fluid	236
Power Steering Fluid	237
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)	238
Washer Fluid	240
Body Lubrication	241
Air Filter	241
Wiper Blades	242
Battery	244
Tires	245
Light Bulbs	249
Fuses	253
Appearance Care	257
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	257
Exterior Care	259
Interior Care	263
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	265
Customer Assistance	266
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	266
Customer Assistance (Canada)	268
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	271
Mazda Importer/Distributors	272
Importer/Distributor	272
Distributor in Each Area	272
Warranty	273
Warranties for Your Mazda	273
Outside the United States	274
Outside Canada	275
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	276
Cell Phones	277
Cell Phones Warning	277
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	278
Reporting Safety Defects	280
Reporting Safety Defects	280
Service Publications	281
Service Publications	281
10. #Specifications#	283
Identification Numbers	284
Vehicle Information Labels	284
Specifications	286
Specifications	286
11. #Index#	291
Index	292

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Convertible Top Maintenance

The convertible top is made of a special

high-grade material, but if it's not taken

good care of, hardening, staining, and loss

of luster will result. Maintain it under

these guidelines.

Washing

Don't wait until the top gets really dirty

before cleaning it. Dirt that's there too

long will cause deterioration.

1. Before washing, remove dust and

coarse particulate with a soft brush.

2. Gently clean the top with a synthetic

neutral detergent, lots of water, and a

soft brush.

3. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to

remove all the soap.

4. Wipe it as dry as you can before the

water dries on it.

5. Then allow it to dry completely before

lowering it.

CAUTION

Automatic and high-pressure car

washes are harmful to a convertible

top. Avoid them.

Don't spray water directly on the

area where the window glass and the

top meet. This would probably cause

water to enter the cabin.

Appearance(Polyvinyl only)

Dress the top once a month after washing

and drying it well. For best results, use a

water-based leather treatment or vinyl top

dressing. This will help maintain good

appearance and material condition of the

top.

CAUTION

Some leather treatment products can

ruin the top's gloss. Be careful of the

one you choose.

Test on an inconspicuous, small

corner of the top if you are not sure.

Don't get any car wax on the top.

If you do, remove it with a good

leather cleaner.

Too much treatment on the top can

be as damaging as too little. Follow

the manufacturer's directions.

Don't overdo it!

Let the top dry completely before

lowering after applying treatment or

dressing.

Detachable Hardtop

Maintenance

Washing

To help protect the hardtop's finish, use a

soft cloth or sponge to wash it.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial fallout, and similar deposits can

damage the finish if they are not removed

immediately. When prompt washing with

plain water is ineffective use a mild soap

made for use on vehicles.

8-46

Maintenance and Care

Some models.

Appearance Care

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page262

Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM

Form No.8T72-EA-04G