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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Yo u r v e h i c l e’s electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don’t
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Fuse Replacement
If the electrical system doesn’t work, first
inspect fuses on the driver’s side.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse panel.
4. Inspect it and replace if it’s blown.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly. If it
doesn’t, have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer install it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO circuit.
Fuses
Fuse panel cover
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
Fuse puller
Normal Blown
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
If the headlights or other electrical
components don’t work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new
one of the same rating
.When replacing the 120A fuse:
1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Remove the negative battery terminal.
3. Remove the A nuts.
4. Lift the fuse block and remove the B
bolts.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating
.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuse block cover
Ta b
Normal Blown
120A fuse
A
A BB
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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
2 BTN 60ASTOP, HAZARD,
ROOM, D.LOCK
and DRL fuses
3 ABS 60AAntilock brake
system,
For protection of
various circuits
4 FAN1 30A Cooling fan
5 FAN2 30A Cooling fan
6 HEATER 40A Heater
7 R.HEATER 30ARear heater,
For protection of
various circuits
8 IG KEY2 40AA/C, P.WIND,
SUN ROOF and
R.WIP fuses
9 A/C 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuitsDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
10 TAIL 15A Taillights
11 (A/C PWR) 15A Inverter
12 HORN 15A Horn
13 (FOG) (15A)For protection of
various circuits
14 EEC 5AFor protection of
various circuits
15 HEAD L 15A Headlight-left
16 HEAD R 15A Headlight-right
17 (HID L) (20A)—
18 (HID R) (20A)—
19 IG KEY1 60AMETER,
ENGINE and
WIPER fuses
20 EGI INJ 30AFor protection of
various circuits
21 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump
22 MAIN 120AFor protection of
all circuits
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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Fuse block (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 (P.WIND) 30APower windows,
For protection of
various circuits
2 WIPER 20A
Wi n ds h i e l d
wipers and washer
3(SUN
ROOF)15ASunroof,
For protection of
various circuits
4 R.WIP 10ARear window
wiper and washer
5 (SEAT) 20AFor protection of
various circuits
6 (M.DEF) 10AMirror defroster,
For protection of
various circuits
7 (A/C) 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuits
8 (DRL) 10AFor protection of
various circuits
9—— —
10 (H/CLEAN) 20AFor protection of
various circuits
11—— —
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
12 HAZARD 10AHazard warning
flashers
13 ROOM 15AOverhead lights,
Map lights,
Luggage
compartment light
14(AUX
POWER)25A Accessory socket
15(CLOSER
LH)20AFor protection of
various circuits
16 (AUDIO) 10AAudio system, For
protection of
various circuits
17 (D.LOCK) 30APower door locks,
For protection of
various circuits
18 (P/SEAT) 30A Power seat
19 ENGINE 10AEngine control
system
20 METER 10A Instrument cluster
21 STOP 15A Brake lights
22(CLOSER
RH)20AFor protection of
various circuits
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
23(ACC.
DELAY)30APower windows
delay,
For protection of
various circuits
24 METER 15AInstrument
cluster,
INH switch
25 (ST.SIGN) 10A Starter signal
26 CIGAR 25A Lighter
27—— —
28—— —
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
Wa x i n g
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
•Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
•To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
•During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of wax or preservative heavier
than usual. It would also help to coat
them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly
or some other protective compound.
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn’t need it.
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
CAUTION
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Appearance Care
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also to
do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating. Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
NOTE
•Don’t use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
•Only use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a sponge
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
•Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
•If your aluminum wheels lose
luster, wax the wheels.
WARNING
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
Light Bulbs
Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-23.
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire
Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-33.
Light bulb Wattage
Headlights60/55
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 21/5
Fog lights55
Parking lights5
Rear turn signal lights21
Brake lights/Taillights21/5
Taillights5
High-mount brake light5
Reverse lights18
License plate lights5
Overhead lights/Map lights 5
Overhead light8
Liftgate light8
Courtesy lights5
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
205/65R15 94S
240 kPa (35 psi or lb/po2) 240 kPa (35 psi or lb/po2) 215/60R16 95H
P215/60R17 95H
Tire size Inflation pressure
T135/90D15 420 kPa (60 psi)
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