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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
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²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America to assure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
NOTE:The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9003
Rear stop/tail lamps 2 3157K
Rear turn lamps 2 3156K
Rear license plate
lamps2
3156K/168
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear/turn/sidemarker 2 916NA (amber)
Fog lamp (if
equipped)2
899
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Front door courtesy
lamp1
168
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
4. Remove the rubber boot from
the lamp assembly by pulling on
one of the tabs.
5. Squeeze the retainer spring
together releasing it from bulb
hooks and rotate it away from
the bulb.
6. Without turning, carefully pull bulb out of headlamp assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hands could cause the bulb
to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
NOTE: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the bulb's three metal tabs are aligned with the grooves in the
plastic base, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the bulb's
metal base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly.
8. Rotate the retainer spring over the bulb plastic base and secure it on
the bulb hooks.
9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly.
10. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it ªsnaps.º
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Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
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 front parking/turn lamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood. The position lamps are located on the bottom half of
each headlamp.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
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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.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
For intermittent operation, move
control down one position.
Adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed setting.
For normal or low speed wiper
operation, move control down two
positions from OFF.
For high speed wiper operation,
move control down three positions
from OFF.
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To activate the windshield washer,
pull control toward you. Release
control to stop washer fluid spray.
MIST FUNCTION
Move control up and release for one
wipe.
Windshield wiper blades
Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments
used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
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Changing the wiper blades
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from
the windshield and lock into the
service position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the
blade and pull the wiper blade
down toward the windshield to
remove it from the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into
place until a click is heard.
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For intermittent operation of rear
wiper, rotate end of control upward
to the INT position.
For normal speed rear wiper
operation, rotate control upward to
ON.
To activate the rear washer, rotate
the control to the
position and
release.
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