2010 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 bulb

Black plate (427,1)
2. If you are changing the right row-beam
bulb, start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and turn
off engine. If you are changing the left
row-beam bulb, turn the steering wheel
to the left.
3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
InstallationRemoval
4. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.7. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the bulb.
Sealing
cover
8. Carefully remove the bulb from the
socket by pulling it straight back.
9. Replace the bulb.
10. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE
lTo 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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Front side marker lights, Front turn
signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing a bulb in the right
headlight unit, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the right,
and turn off the engine. If you are
changing a bulb in the left headlight
unit, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
InstallationRemoval
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Loosen the screws securing the fog
light cover.
3. Remove the fog light cover.
4. Loosen the screws securing the fog
light unit.
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5. Remove the fog light unit.
6. Press the tab on the bulb socket and
disconnect the connector cord.
7. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise as shown in the
figure and remove it.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
lTo 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.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Reverse lights, Rear side-marker
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear side-marker lights
Maintenance and Care
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Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
High-mount brake light, Side turn
signal lightsí
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.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens with a flathead
screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overhead light (Rear), Luggage
compartment light, Vanity mirror lights
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and 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 (Rear), Luggage
compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Black plate (500,1)
2.5-liter engine
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,125 kg (4,685 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,104 kg (2,434 lbs)
Rear 1,025 kg (2,260 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beamHalogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 27/8―(#1157NA)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)íLED*1―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7743)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (#168)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Overhead lights/Map lights (Front) 5 W5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Luggage compartment light 10―
Vanity mirror light 1.8―
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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B
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-41
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-121
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-121
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-34
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-35
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-119
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-70
Rear window .............................. 5-70
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-31
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13
Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-48
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-40
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
Index
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K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-64
Liftgate .............................................. 3-36
Luggage compartment ............... 3-37
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-41
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-60
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-99
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ........................................ 6-99
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-70
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-63
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-64
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-49
M
Multi Information Display .............. 6-102
Audio Display .......................... 6-105
Clock ........................................ 6-104
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-107
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-103
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-105
Rear View Monitor ................... 6-113
Settings ..................................... 6-111
Trip Computer .......................... 6-105
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-111
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-39
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-63
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-98
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-32
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-39
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-35
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor .......................... 6-113
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-70
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-69
Index
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