Mazda MX-5 PRHT (2015 year). Instruction - part 20

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6. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

7. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that
the tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.

WARNING

Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is
necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.

Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up:

Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the
vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in
an accident.

Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:

Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if the
vehicle were to fall off the jack.

8. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise, then remove the
wheel.

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qLocking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each
wheel will lock the tires and you must use
a special key to unlock them. This key
will attach to the lug wrench. Register
them with the lock manufacturer by filling
out the card provided in the glove
compartment and mailing it in the
accompanying envelope. If you lose this
key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or use the lock manufacturer's order form,
which is with the registration card.

Special key

Antitheft lug nut

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft

lug nut.

2. Place the special key on top of the

antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.

To install the antitheft lug nut

1. Place the special key on top of the nut,

and be sure to hold the key square to it.
If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the

special key, apply pressure, and turn it
clockwise.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

―118 (9―12, 65―87)

qMounting the Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.

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2. Mount the tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.

4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

If you're unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

―118

―12, 65―87)

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:

Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.

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5. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools, jack, and damaged tire.

6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

Tires on page 10-7.

7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-32).

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Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

WARNING

Switch the ignition to off and

make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.

Do not remove the cooling

system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant reservoir

level.
If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

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If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-22).

CAUTION

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, switch the
ignition off, wait ten seconds and try
again.

2. Make sure the parking brake is on.

3. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual

transmission) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transmission).

5. Switch the ignition to START and hold

it there

―for up to ten seconds. If the

engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.

6. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator

―for

up to ten seconds.

If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery

fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in
eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15
minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a
battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (

) or negative ( )

terminal of the battery.

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Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in
series or a 24 V motor generator set).

Discharged battery

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables

Booster battery

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1. Remove the rubber hose from the

battery cover.

2. Remove the battery cover from its right

side.

3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is
grounded.

4. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.

5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).

Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).

6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

7. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.

8. If the battery cover has been removed,

install it in the reverse order of
removal.

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NOTE

Before installing the battery cover, make
sure both of the cables connecting the
negative battery terminal (right side of
battery) are connected with the cables
routed toward the right and back of the
battery as shown in the figure.

Verify that the covers are securely installed.

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.

CAUTION

Do not push-start a vehicle that has
a manual transmission. It can
damage the emission control system.

NOTE

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.

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Towing Description

We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

Wheel dollies

CAUTION

Do not tow the vehicle pointed
forward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transmission.

CAUTION

Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.

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Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.

qTiedown Hooks

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug

wrench, and jack lever from the trunk
(page 7-3).

2. Wrap the jack lever with a soft cloth to

prevent damage to a painted bumper,
and open the cap located on the front or
rear bumper.

Front

Rear

CAUTION

Ø Do not use excessive force as it

may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.

Ø The rear bumper cover cannot be

removed completely. Attempting
to forcefully remove the rear
bumper cover could result in it
being damaged.

NOTE

Remove the front bumper cover completely and
store it so as not to lose it.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

Front

Lug wrench

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Rear

Lug wrench

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.

Front

Tiedown eyelet

Rear

Tiedown eyelet

CAUTION

If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.

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Recreational Towing

An example of

“recreational towing” is

towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to

“Towing Description” (page 7-25) and

“Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-26) and
carefully follow the instructions.

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Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2

Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2

Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-4

Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-9

Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-16

Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-52

How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-52
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-54
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-59

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