2012 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual

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Light Bulbs
Headlights
Front turn signal lights Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-
marker lights
Fog lights
High-mount brake light
Reverse lights Luggage compartment light
Rear turn signal lights
Some models.
License plate light
Brake lights/Taillights
(Rear side-marker lights)
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WARNING
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
Headlight bulbs
1. Make sure 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 the
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the
right. 3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Detach the electrical connector from the sealing cover by pulling it to the
rear.
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5. Detach the sealing cover from the bulb.
Sealing cover
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
7. Swing the retaining spring out andaway to free the headlight bulb.
8. Carefully remove the headlight 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 of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
lWhen reinstalling the sealing cover, make
sure it fitted correctly.
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, then partially peel back the
mudguard.
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3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.
4. Turn the bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. 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 of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the
right.
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3. Turn the screws and the center sectionof the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
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 removal.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off.
2. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it.
3. Detach the electrical connector fromthe unit by pulling it outward.
4. Install the new side turn signal unit inthe reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible because it is
built into the unit. Replace the unit.
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Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)/Rear turn signal lights/
Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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High-mount brake light
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
License plate light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth 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.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
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.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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