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C E N T E R C O N S O L E

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Center 

Console

Trunk

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

Miata

page 18
page 19

Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold 
Maintain correct front-end 
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 7,500-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart

Tire pressure

Decal on the edge of the 
driver’s door provides tire 
pressure information

Tire chains*

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Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only

Tip: Use only SAE class “S”
chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as 
possible and retighten 
periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

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Trunk

1. Lug wrench/wheel lock key
2. Temporary spare tire

To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Do not exceed 50
mph with temporary spare
Tip: Temporary spare tire
should only be used for 
very short periods

3. Jack/jack handle
4. Lock

To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise

5. Battery

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 
release
handle

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

WARNING: Always keep 
handle recessed; luggage 
may snag on handle and 
open trunk

PULL 

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*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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