2006 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE light

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
•Push and hold top of control to
brighten.
•Push and hold bottom of control
to dim.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level
surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meter)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at
this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the
lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen
and open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque
cloth.
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4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right.
If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then usea7mm
hex socket or T20 Torx driver
to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust
up) aligning the upper edge of
the light pattern up to the
horizontal line. Aftermarket
photometric aimers are not
recommended for use on Mazda
vehicles.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
•the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
•the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors.
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp control has three
positions:
•OFF: In this position, the lamp
will not illuminate.
•DOOR: In this position, the dome
lamp will illuminate only when a
door is opened and will remain
illuminated for 25 seconds after the door is shut.
•ON: In this position, the lamp will remain illuminated.
The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the button on either
side of each map lamp to illuminate
the lamps. Push the button again to
turn off the lamps.
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For models equipped with a moon
roof, the map lamps are located on
the moon roof control panel. Press
the button on either side of each
map lamp to illuminate the lamps.
Push the button again to turn off
the lamps.
The map lamps will illuminate
whenever a door is opened. After
the door is shut, the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
•interior overhead lamp
•map lamp
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
Note:The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9003 (HB2)
Rear stop/tail lamps 2 W21/5W
Rear turn lamps 2 WY21W (amber)
Rear license plate lamps 2 W5W
Backup lamp 2 W21W
Side repeater lamp 2 WY5W (amber)
Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H1
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Center high-mount stop
lamp5
W5W
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized Mazda
dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
NOTE:This procedure can be difficult. Your Mazda dealer has the
proper tools, training and parts to perform this task. If you have
difficulty with this procedure, visit your local Mazda dealer.
WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its metal base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Always wear safety glasses when handling halogen bulbs.
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1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
4. Remove the rubber boot from
the lamp assembly by pulling on
one of the tabs.
5. Squeeze the retainer spring
together releasing it from bulb
hooks and rotate it away from
the bulb.
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6. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
Note:The bulb’s metal base gets
very hot during headlamp operation.
Be sure the bulb base is cool before
handling.
If the bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
7. Insert the glass end of the new
bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the bulb’s three metal tabs
are aligned with the grooves in the plastic base, push the bulb into
the lamp assembly until the bulb’s metal base contacts the plastic
base.
8. Rotate the retainer spring over the bulb’s metal base and secure it
on the bulb hooks.
9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly. Be sure to press firmly
around the perimeter of the boot and around the bulb to ensure the
proper seal of the bulb.
10. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the bulb until it
“snaps.”
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to
off.
2. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the fender.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing foglamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
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Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in
reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Push the license plate lamp
assembly to the right and
remove the assembly (located
above the license plate) from
the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket from lamp
assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out from the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the lamp assembly on liftgate.
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