2005 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA maintenance

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2005  Owners Manual Black plate (246,1)
The battery is in the trunk.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
lKeep it securely mounted.
lKeep the top clean and dry.
lKeep terminals and connections cl

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qTire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in
a seri

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Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressure
lImproper wheel alignment
lOut-of-

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Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/
cm
2or bar, 60 psi).
CAUTION
lDont

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Light Bulbs
Overhead light
High-mount brake light
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
Headlights
Some models.
License plate 
lights/Trunk lights
Side-mar

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Your Mazdas headlights and fog lights
have replaceable halogen bulbs.
WARNING
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized

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2. Remove the bulb by pushing it inslightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Side-marker lights
1. Remove the bolts with a P

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2. Remove the bulb by pushing it inslightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
License plate lights/Trunk lights
1. Slide the