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The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut.
The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the controls on either
side of each map lamp to activate
the lamps.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the moon
roof control panel. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
This map lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any
door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for
15 seconds after the door is closed.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Fog lamps (if equipped)
²High-mount brake lamp
²Brake lamps
²Turn signal lamps
Lights
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5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in
reverse order.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Remove the bulb socket from
the fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp
bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new fog lamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the fog lamp turning clockwise.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Remove two screws and the
license plate lamp assembly
(located above the license
plate) from the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket from lamp
assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out from the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly turning it clockwise,
5. Install the lamp assembly on liftgate with two screws.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Lights
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......180
K
Keys .......................................82±84
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................58
cargo lamps ...............................55
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................56, 58
replacing bulbs .............57, 59±61
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................56
Liftgate ........................................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 136
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................15
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14low fuel ......................................12
oil pressure ...............................14
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................157
GAWR ......................................157
GVWR ......................................157
trailer towing ..........................157
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................77
Lubricant specifications ...........246
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle .......................144
fluid, checking and adding ....238
reverse .....................................146
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................244
Mirrors
fold away ...................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................74
Motorcraft parts ........................228
O
Octane rating ............................226
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
Overdrive ...................................141
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changing ..........................175±176
checking the pressure ............241
replacing ..................................242
rotating ....................................241
snow tires and chains ............243
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ................................240
Towing .......................................160
recreational towing .................164
trailer towing ..........................160
wrecker ....................................186
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............139
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
manual operation ....................144
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
Turn signal ............................13, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................247Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................249
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............157
Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....213
checking and cleaning ........63, 65
liftgate reservoir .....................213
operation ...................................62
replacing wiper blades .............64
Wrecker towing .........................186
Index
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