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FunctionNumber of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps (high and
low beams) 2
H13
Park/turn/sidemarker
lamps (front) 2
3157A (amber)
Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker 2
3157K / 4157K
Backup lamp 2921
Fog lamp (front) 29145
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:
• Courtesy/Reading lamp
For bulb replacement, see an authorized Mazda dealer.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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.
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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.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position.
2. From underneath the vehicle, carefully disconnect the
electrical connector from the
bulb.
3. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling out on the
bulb while squeezing on the
upper and lower snap clips at
the same time.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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cargo lamps ...............................40
daytime running light ...............40
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................43–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
LATCH anchors .........................132
Liftgate ..................................61, 74
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........185
Load limits .................................164
Loading instructions .................170
Locks autolock ...............................69–70
childproof ..................................72
doors ..........................................69
Lubricant specifications ...........293
Lug nuts ....................................226
Luggage rack ...............................64
Lumbar support, seats ...............86
M
Manual transmission .................198 fluid capacities ........................293
fluid, checking and adding ....291
lubricant specifications ..........293
reverse .....................................199
Mirrors ...................................55–56 fold away ...................................56
heated ........................................56
side view mirrors (power) .......56
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........................277
O
Octane rating ............................281 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................265
Overdrive ...................................195
Overheating ...............................227
P
Parking brake ............................186
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................212
Power door locks ........................69
Power mirrors .............................56
Power point .................................53
Power Seats .................................86
Power steering ..........................192
fluid, refill capacity ................293
fluid, specifications .................293
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................193
R
Radio ............................................19
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................126
Relays ........................................208
Remote entry system ...........72–73 illuminated entry ................76–77
locking/unlocking doors .....73–74
opening the trunk .....................74
panic alarm ...............................74
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................75
replacing the batteries .............74
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