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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 6-3
Control Panel ............................................................................ 6-5
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-10
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-10
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-10
Audio Set ................................................................................ 6-19
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)
í............. 6-36
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-38
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-39
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-39
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-39
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-40
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-41
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-41
Accessory Socket .................................................................... 6-43
Windblocker ............................................................................ 6-43
6-1íSome models.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qOverhead Light
Switch
PositionOverhead Light
Light off
Light on when any door is open
Light on
qTrunk Light
Switch
PositionTrunk Light
Light off
Light on when the trunk is open
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-39
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2. On the side the bulb is to be replaced,
pull the center section of the plastic
retainers and remove them, then
remove 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/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
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 cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
8-40
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 65 H9 (H9)
Low beamHalogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Parking lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (―)
Side-marker lights 5―(―)
High-mount brake light
*11―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-29.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
205/50R16 87V 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi)
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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Fuses ................................................. 8-41
Panel description ........................ 8-43
Replacement ............................... 8-41
G
Glove Box ............................... 6-41, 6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-56
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-51
Flashing ...................................... 5-52
High-low beam .......................... 5-52
On reminder ............................... 5-51
Hood Release .................................... 3-38
Horn .................................................. 5-56
I
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-45
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-48
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-37
Cruise ......................................... 5-49
DSC OFF .................................... 5-48
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-47
Security ...................................... 5-47
Shift position .............................. 5-48
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-48
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-49
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-52
I
Interior Lights ................................... 6-39
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-22
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-53
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-51
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-12
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-11
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-42
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-53
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-54
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
11-4
Index
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