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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on the headlamp, then us ea4mm
socket to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise (to
adjust up) or clockwise (to
adjust down) aligning the upper
edge of the light pattern to the
horizontal line.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and
repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the
left-hand headlamp.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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.
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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.
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
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
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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.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps (high and low
beams) 2
H13
Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3457 NAK (amber)
Rear stop/tail/sidemarker 2 4157K
Backup lamp 2 921
Foglamp (front) 2 9145
Center High-mount stop
lamp 5
W5WL
Rear license plate lamp 2 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then
pulling it straight out.
WARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb
breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is
touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit. Never touch the glass portion of
the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection
when handling or working around halogen bulbs. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
WARNING: Children and
Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a
halogen bulb is dangerous.
Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen
bulb or breaking in some other
way. Always keep halogen
bulbs out of the reach of
children.
6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
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Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then
open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
by pulling the assembly straight
out to expose the bulb socket.
DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. Depress the lever and carefully pry the license plate lamp
assembly (located above the
license plate) from the liftgate.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate
clockwise.
6. To install, carefully press the lamp assembly into liftgate.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away
from the liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by
depressing the snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. From underneath the vehicle, rotate the harness/bulb
assembly counterclockwise, to
remove from the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via
the two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These
include: 1. Cupholders
2. Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card
holder and two pen holders.
The utility compartment has a
removable bin with coin holder
slots, a sliding tray, a cell phone
holder and CD holders
3. Rear power point
4. Rear cupholders
5. Small storage trays
WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholders. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
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