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To install the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut, and besure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
qMounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires: When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.
2. Mount the spare tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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5. Turn the bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Low-beam bulbs
(Xenon fusion bulb)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulb)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.
4. Turn the bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Fog light bulbsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, then partially peel back the
mudguard.
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.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking 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 pressing it in slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
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5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights, Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Pull the upper part of the cover around
the clip outward to detach the clip.
Clip
4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights
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Rear turn signal lights
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
NOTE
To install the unit, insert the hooks (2
locations) on the unit side into the clips on the
vehicle side, and install the unit.
Clip
Hook
Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Remove the cover with a cloth-
wrapped flathead screwdriver to 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
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.
Maintenance and Care
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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 then 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 orderof removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the overhead light unit.
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.
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Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-35
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-43
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-13
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-92
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-96
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-35
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-55
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-61
Rear window .............................. 5-61
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-20
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-55
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-62
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-56
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Index
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Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-32
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-100
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-62
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Head Restraint .................................. 2-14
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-51
Flashing ...................................... 5-54
High-low beam .......................... 5-54
Leveling ..................................... 5-54
On reminder ............................... 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-62
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-89
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-25
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-47
DSC OFF .................................... 5-47
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-46
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-47
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-46
Shift position .............................. 5-46
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-47
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-48
Information Display .......................... 6-91 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-92
Audio display ............................. 6-92
Climate control display .............. 6-92
Clock .......................................... 6-92
Information display functions .... 6-91
Trip computer ............................. 6-93
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-89
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-55
Liftgate .............................................. 3-13
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