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Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam)
High-mount brake lightFog lights
Front turn signal lights/Parking lightsSide turn signal lights
License plate lights
Brake lights/Taillights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear)
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
Reverse lights
Luggage compartment light
Some models.
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
Owner Maintenance
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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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