2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK bulb

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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-8
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-15
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-15
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-16
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-17
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-18
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-20
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-22
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
í........................................ 8-23
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-25
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-26
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-26
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-30
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-33
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-37
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-48
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-54
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-54
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-56
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-59
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Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light (Rear) Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/ Parking lights Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Front
Lighting System
Fog lights
Parking lights/ Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Front turn signal lights
/Front side-marker lights
/Parking lights
Head lights (Low beam)
Head lights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights Head lights (Low/High beam)Fog lights
Side turn signal light (LED type)
Trunk light
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lightsRear turn signal lights Rear side marker lightsRear side marker lights
Except Canada Some models. Reverse lightsReverse lights
License plate lightsLicense plate lights High-mount brake lightHalogen bulb
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2
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2
High-mount brake lightSide turn signal lights
(Bulb type)Side turn signal lights
(LED type)
Luggage
compartment light 4 Door5 Door
Canada Daytime running lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the 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 is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
NOTElTo 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.
Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive front
lighting system
Replacing the headlight bulbs
(Low/High beam bulbs)
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Parking lights (Except Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights (Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
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3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Installation Removal
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Halogen bulb
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights (Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Parking lights/Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
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3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Installation Removal
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Replacing a Fog Light Bulbsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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Side-turn signal lights
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.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the turn signal switch is off.
2. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
3. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
4. Install the new side turn signal unit in
the reverse order of removal.
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)
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.
With Non-LED bulb
(4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. 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.
Left side
Right side
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.
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.
Removal
Installation
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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