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6. Replace the bulb.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
lWhen reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure
faces up.
Replacing a fog light bulbí
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it and partially peel back the
mudguard.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the fog light bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.3. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical
connector by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the bulb upward.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker
lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
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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.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
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.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and partially
open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/TaillightsRear turn signal lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Brake lights/Taillights (5 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible.
The rear combination component must
be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
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.
Rear turn signal lights (5 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
37 38 39 4041 42
43 44 4546
47 48 49 5051
52 5354 55 56 5758
59 60 61 6263 64
65 66 67 68 6970
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 8586
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED 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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2.3-liter engine
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 928 kg (2,046 lb) 957 kg (2,110 lb)
Rear 804 kg (1,772 lb) 803 kg (1,770 lb)
5 Door
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,743 kg (3,843 lb) 1,771 kg (3,904 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 930 kg (2,050 lb) 960 kg (2,116 lb)
Rear 813 kg (1,793 lb) 811 kg (1,788 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.55 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage 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
í55 H11―
Side turn signal lights*15 WY5W―
High-mount brake light 18 W16W #921
Rear turn signal lights 21 W21W #7440
Brake lights/TaillightsWith Non-LED bulb 21/5 W21/5W #7443
With LED bulb
*24/0.8――
Reverse light 21 W21W #7440
License plate light 5 W5W―
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
10-6íSome models.
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H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-46
Flashing ...................................... 5-48
High-low beam .......................... 5-48
Leveling ..................................... 5-48
On reminder ............................... 5-48
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-55
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-42
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-33
Cruise main ................................ 5-43
Cruise set .................................... 5-43
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-42
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-43
Security ...................................... 5-42
Shift position .............................. 5-42
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-44
Information Display .......................... 6-45
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-46
Audio display ............................. 6-47
Climate control display .............. 6-47
Clock .......................................... 6-46
Information display functions .... 6-45
Trip computer ............................. 6-47
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-28
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-64
Interior Lights ................................... 6-42
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-49
Liftgate ................................................ 3-9
Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-50
Lighting Control ............................... 5-46
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-44
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-43
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-28
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-30
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-21
11-4
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T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-31
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-40
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-26
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22
System error activation .............. 5-25
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-23
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-25
Tires
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-37
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Rotation ...................................... 8-38
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-19
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-19
Emergency towing ..................... 7-19
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-29
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-12
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-49
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-42
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-33
ABS ............................................ 5-35
Air bag system ........................... 5-38
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-40
Brake system .............................. 5-35
Charging system ......................... 5-36
Check engine .............................. 5-37
Door-ajar .................................... 5-39
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-37
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-38
Low fuel ..................................... 5-38
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-40
Seat belt ...................................... 5-38
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-40
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-40
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-16
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-52
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-50
Blades replacement .................... 8-30
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
11-6
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