Black plate (331,1)
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
of the replacement bulb to dispose of
the old bulb promptly out of the
reach of children.
Low-beam bulb
(Xenon fusion bulb)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself.
The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulbs)
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right Low-
beam bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the right,
and turn off engine. If you are
changing the left Low-beam bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the left.3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
InstallationRemoval
4. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
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7. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the bulb.
Sealing
cover
8. Carefully remove the bulb from the
socket by pulling it straight back.
9. Replace the bulb.
10. 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 side marker lights, Front turn
signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing a bulb in the right
headlight unit, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the right,
and turn off engine. If you are
changing a bulb in the left headlight
unit, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
InstallationRemoval
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right fog light
bulb, start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and turn
off engine. If you are changing the left
fog light bulb, turn the steering wheel
to the left.3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
InstallationRemoval
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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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.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Reverse lights, Rear side-marker
lights
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear side-maker light
Brake light/Taillight
Rear direction indication light
Reverse light
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High-mount brake light
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.
License plate lights
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens with a flathead
screwdriver.
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Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-31
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-53
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-54
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-35
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-58
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-15
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-12
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-14
Flooded engine ........................... 7-14
Jump-starting .............................. 7-15
Push-starting .............................. 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-14
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-44
Oil .............................................. 8-12
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-11
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-12
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-34
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-47
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-59
Headlights .................................. 5-52
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-55
Front ........................................... 5-55
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
AWD Warning light ................... 5-17
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Four-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-16
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-40
Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-40
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-56
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-59
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-52
Flashing ...................................... 5-54
High-low beam .......................... 5-54
Leveling ..................................... 5-54
On reminder ............................... 5-53
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-59
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-22
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-50
I
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36
Cruise ......................................... 5-49
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-47
Security ...................................... 5-47
Shift position .............................. 5-47
TCS OFF .................................... 5-48
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-48
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-49
Information Display .......................... 6-52
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-53
Audio display ............................. 6-54
Climate control display .............. 6-54
Clock .......................................... 6-53
Information display functions .... 6-52
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-31
Interior Care ...................................... 8-50
Interior Lights ................................... 6-50
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
Keys .................................................. 3-22
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-55
Liftgate .............................................. 3-31
Luggage compartment ............... 3-33
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