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Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
2. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit in
the reverse order of removal.Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and partially
open the trunk side trim.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Removal
InstallationTrunk end trim
Trunk side trim
Removal
Installation
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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights (5 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Socket
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Left side
Right side
Socket
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
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4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Reverse light
4 Door
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers, then
remove the trunk rear trim.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
5 Door
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Removal
Installation
Trunk rear trim
Socket
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Socket
Cover
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High-mount brake light
4 Door
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
rear trim.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the socket.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.5 Door
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the socket.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Removal
Installation
Trunk rear trim
Socket
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Liftgate upper trim
Socket
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License plate lights
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens with a flathead
screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)*
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the overhead light unit.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Edge
Socket
*Some models.
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Overhead light (Rear)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Trunk light (4 Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to
remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.Luggage compartment light (5 Door)
1. Insert your finger as shown in the
figure and remove the unit.
2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
flathead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Edge
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Light Bulbs
Exterior light
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulb WattageCategory
ECE R SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 60 HB3—
Low beamHalogen 55 H7—
Xenon fusion 35 D2S—
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8—#1157NA
Fog lights
*55 H11—
Side turn signal lights*15WY5W—
High-mount brake light 18 W16W #921
Rear turn signal lights 21 W21W #7440
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Reverse light 21 W21W #7440
License plate light 5 W5W—
Light bulb WattageCategory
ECE R
Trunk light (Sedan)
5W5W
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)—
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
*W5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10—
*Some models.
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Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-36
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-23
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-51
Ashtray
............................................. 6-40
Audio System
................................... 6-10
Audio control switch
................ 6-32
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-34
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-20
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-13
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-15
Maintenance
............................. 8-28
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-43
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-43
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-43
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep
........................................... 5-43
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-22
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-42
Brake/Clutch
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Brakes assist
................................5-8
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-36
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-43
Cargo Sub-Compartment
................. 6-44
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-14
Center Console
................................. 6-43
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-32
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Doors
.................................................. 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-40
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Clock
................................................ 6-39
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-18
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-41
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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