Black plate (419,1)
2. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Rear turn signal lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the turn signal switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off.
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2. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Reverse lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
High-mount brake light
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
(5 Door)
With LED bulb
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.
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3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map light (Front),
Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror
lights
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead light/Map light (Front)
Overhead light (Rear)
Edge
Vanity mirror lights
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light (4 Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap toremove it.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights Halogen High beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam 35 D2S (D2S)
Daytime running lights (Canada)
í35 H8 (H8)
Front turn signal
lights/Front
side-marker
lights/Parking
lights Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb
(With daytime running lights)
27/8―(#7444NA)
Xenon fusion bulb
(Without daytime
running lights) Front turn signal
lights/Front side-marker
lights
Parking lights
5W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
íExcept 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 51HB4 (#9006)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 55H11 (H11)
Side turn signal
lights Bulb type
*15
WY5W (―)
LED type (Integrated with outside mirror) LED*2― (― )
High-mount brake
light 4 Door
21W21W (1120)
5 Door Bulb type
18W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*2―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (32CP)
Brake
lights/Taillights Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*2―
(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Rear side-marker lights
íLED*2― (― )
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 3 ―
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 5 ―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8 ―
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
Vanity mirror lights
í2 ―
10-8íSome models.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-112
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-61
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-21
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-21
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-22
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-25
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-43
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-59
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-19
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-16
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-14
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-31
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Electronic steering lock
warning ...................................... 5-57
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-57
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-57
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-57
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-57
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6 After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-71 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-75
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-79
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-85
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-92
Safety certification ..................... 6-91
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-91
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Boost Gauge ..................................... 5-39
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-108
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
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F
FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-70
Headlights .................................. 5-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-63
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-48
Gauge ......................................... 5-38
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-52 Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-52
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-36
Glove Box ....................................... 6-109
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-70
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
H
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-58
Flashing ...................................... 5-60
High-low beam .......................... 5-60
Leveling ..................................... 5-60
On reminder ............................... 5-60
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-69
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-93
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 AFS OFF .................................... 5-54
Cruise ......................................... 5-55
DSC OFF .................................... 5-54
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-53
KEY ............................................ 5-51
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-55
Security ...................................... 5-53
Shift position .............................. 5-54
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-54
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-56
Information Display .......................... 6-95 Audio display ............................. 6-96
Climate control display .............. 6-96
Clock .......................................... 6-96
Information display functions .... 6-95
Outside temperature display ....... 6-96
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
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T
TiresFlat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-9
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-27
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-62
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-46
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-49
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-45
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-47
Door-ajar .................................... 5-49
Electronic steering lock .............. 5-53
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-45
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-46
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
KEY ............................................ 5-51
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-49
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-45
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-67
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-64 Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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