Page 204 of 400

Black plate (204,1)
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
qTurn Signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Right turn
Left turn OFF
Right lane
change
Left lane
change
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change ―until the
indicator flashes ―and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without flashing
or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn
signal bulbs may be burned out.
Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position to turn on the front fog lights.
Fog light switch
To turn them off, rotate the fog light
switch to the OFF position or turn the
headlight switch to the
or OFF
position.
NOTE
The fog lights will turn off when the headlights
are set at high beam.
5-56
Driving Your Mazda
íSome models.
Switches and Controls
MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition5 Page204
Thursday, February 21 2008 12:51 AM
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Page 319 of 400
Black plate (319,1)
Light Bulbs
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Side-marker lights
Overhead light
Head lights (High beam)
Parking light
Front fog lights
Headlights (Low beam)
Front turn signal lights
Side-marker lights Some models.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-37
MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition5 Page319
Thursday, February 21 2008 12:52 AM
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Page 322 of 400

Black plate (322,1)
9. Remove the headlight bulb from thesocket.
10. Install the new socket and bulb
assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
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.
Front fog light bulbsí
1. If you are changing the right Front fog light bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left,
and turn off the engine. If you are
changing the left Front fog light bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the right. 2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainers counterclockwise and remove
them, then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise, and carefully pull it
backward.
8-40
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition5 Page322
Thursday, February 21 2008 12:52 AM
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Page 392 of 400

Black plate (392,1)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65 H9 (
―)
Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (
―)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ―)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Parking lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (―)
Side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light
*11 ―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
*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 8-33.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
205/50R16 87V 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi)
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition5 Page392
Thursday, February 21 2008 12:52 AM
Form No.8X49-EA-07F