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

Driver

Controls

Locks

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

Miata

page 8
page 9

Key/number plate

Operates ignition and all locks

Retractable key

Unfold key: Press (

1

)

Fold key: Press (

1

) and rotate 

key into holder

Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase a new key; 
store in a safe place 
separate from vehicle

Manual door locks

To lock/unlock: Push button (

2

)

into handle/pull toward you

Power door locks*

Both doors lock/unlock by
using key in driver’s door or
by using driver’s button (

3

)

Turn signal/lighting 
control lever

OFF

= Lights off
= Tail, parking and dash-

board lights on: Rotate
knob to (

1

) first notch

= Tail, parking, dashboard 

and headlights on: Rotate
knob (

1

) to second notch

High beams on/off: Push lever (

2

)

forward to detent/pull back
To flash high beams: Pull lever (

2

)

toward you and release

Fog lights

Press (

3

) on/off; functions only 

with headlight low beams on

*Denotes optional equipment

2

3

1

2

3

Windshield wiper/
washer lever

For slow/normal/fast wiper
speeds: Push lever (

4

) down

through detents
Single wipe: Set the wipers 
to OFF; push lever (

4

) forward 

Wash and wipe: Pull lever (

4

)

toward you and hold; washer 
and wipers will be activated
until lever is released

4

1

Remote entry system,

see Getting Started

Immobilizer system

Prevents engine from running
unless coded key used; see
Owner’s Manual