Black plate (298,1)
5 Door
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom 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.
License plate lights
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth 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.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)í
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.
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2. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Overhead light (Rear)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha 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.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light(4 Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap toremove 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 thefigure and remove the unit.
2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha 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.
Maintenance and Care
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
37 38 39 4041 42
43 44 45 46
47 48 49 50 51
52 53 54 55 56 57 58
59 60 61 62 63 64
65 66 67 68 69 70
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
37 D/LOCK 2 15 A Power door lock
38 STOP 10A Stop lights
39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH)
40 HEAD HIGH R 10A Headlight high beams (RH)
41 ―― ―
42 ―― ―
43 CIGAR 15 A Lighter
44 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
45 MIRROR 10A Power control mirror
46 TAIL R 7.5 A Taillight (RH), Parking lights (RH) License plate lights
47 OBD 10A For protection of various circuits
48 ―― ―
49 TR/LOCK 20 A ―
50 CPU PWR 10A Control unit
51 HAZARD 15 A Turn signals, Hazard warning flashers
52 SUN ROOF 20 A Moonroof
í
53 WASHER 20 A Front washer, Rear window wiper and washer
54 ―― ―
55 P/WIND R 30 A ―
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
56 P/WIND L 30 A ―
57 ALARM 7.5 A ―
58 M/DEF 7.5 A Mirror Defroster
59 ―― ―
60 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headlight low beams (RH), Headlight leveling
í
61 HEAD LOW L 15 A Headlight low beams (LH)
62 ―― ―
63 ―― ―
64 ―― ―
65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system
66 METER 10A Instrument cluster, Immobilizer system, Shift lock system
67 IGNITION 20 A ABS
í, EHPAS
68 WIPER 20 A Windshield wiper
69 ENGINE 20 A For protection of various circuits
70 IG SIG 10A Auto wiper
í
71 SAS 2 7.5 A Supplemental restraint system
72 ―― ―
73 ―― ―
74 SEAT WARM 20 A ―
75 D/LOCK 1 25 A Power door lock
76 A/C 10A Air conditioner, Heater control unit
77 P/WIND L 30 A Power window (LH)
í
78 P/WIND R 30 A Power window (RH)í
79 BACK 10A Reverse lights
80 SUN ROOF 7.5 A Moonroofí
81 TAIL L 7.5 A Taillights (LH), Parking lights (LH)
82 ILLUMI 7.5 A Illumination
83 ―― ―
84 ―― ―
85 ―― ―
86 ―― ―
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A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-38
Air Filter ............................................ 8-29
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-46
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-6Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-59
Ashtray .............................................. 6-50
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-38
Audio set .................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-41
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-45
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-45
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-45
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-45
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-6
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-42
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-53
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-53
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Console .................................. 6-53
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-50
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-46
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-51
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C
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-12
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-31
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-61
F
FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-55
Headlights .................................. 5-46
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-54
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-18
Gauge ......................................... 5-31
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-52 Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-52
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-52
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-43
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-59
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-54
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Center-rear position .................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Except center-rear position ......... 2-12
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-10
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-26
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-45
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28 Horn ........................................... 5-55
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-52 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-53
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-53
Center console ............................ 6-53
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-52
Sunshade ........................................... 3-22
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-42
Index
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