2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 113

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:5 PM Black plate (113,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qEngine Oil Pressure Gauge qDashboard Illumination When the headlight switch is in the or position, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. Dim Bright Engine oil pressure is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points halfway between L and H with the engine running. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to L (low) while you are driving, drive to the side of the road and park off the right-ofway. Set the parking brake. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-15). If it's low, add oil. 2. Start the engine. 3. If the needle still doesn't move, have your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. 5-21 Form No.8T72-EA-04G