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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights,
Overhead light (Center, Rear), Luggage
compartment light, Courtesy lights,
Vanity mirror lights
1. Wrap a small 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 the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center, Rear)
Luggage compartment light
Courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing fuses located behind the
glove compartment
If an electrical system is inoperative,
inspect the fuses located behind the glove
compartment.
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Open the glove compartment.
3. Remove the cover.
Fuse
4. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
5. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's
blown.
NormalBlown
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6. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the ROOM circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
7. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover or the
relay box cover.
Fuse block
Relay box
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is
blown, replace it with a new oneof the
same amperage rating.
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 MAIN 150 A For protection of all circuits
2―― ―
3 ENGINE 20 A Engine control system
4H/L R
*115 A Headlight (RH)
H/L HI RY*215 A For protection of various circuitsí
5 R HEATER 40 A Heater
6 P.SEAT R 30 A Power seat (RH)í
7 HEATER 50 A Heater
8 IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits
9 FAN 130 A
íCooling fan
40 Aí
10 P.SEAT L 40 A Power seat (LH)í
11 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defroster
12 BTN 50 A For protection of various circuits
13 FUEL PUMP 30 A Fuel pump
14 IGKEY 1 30 A For protection of various circuits
15 FOG 15 A Fog lights
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
16 ABS (SOL) 30 A ABS
17 D/L 25 A Power door locks
18 ROOM 15 A Overhead light
19 OUTLET CTR 15 A Accessory socket (Center)
20 OUTLET RR 15 A Accessory socket (Rear)
21 AC PWR 15 A Moonroof
í, DC/AC inverterí
22 S.WARM 15 A Seat warmerí
23 A/C MAG 10 A Air conditioner
24 BOSE 25 A Audio system (Bose®Sound System-equipped model)í
25 FAN 230 AíCooling fan
40 Aí
26 ABS 50 A ABS
27 IG COIL 25 A Engine control system
28H/L L
*115 A Headlight (LH)
H/L LOW L*215 A Headlight low beam (LH)
29―*1――
H/L LOW R*215 A Headlight low beam (RH)
30―*1――
H/L HIGH*220 A Headlight high beam
31 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
32
10 A Engine control system
33 HORN 15 A Horn
34 STOP 7.5 A Brake lights
35 EGI INJ 10 A Engine control system
36 ENG BAR 20 A Engine control system
37 ENG BAR 2 7.5 A Engine control system
*1 With xenon fusion headlights
*2 With halogen headlights
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Fuse block (Glove box)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 OUTLET FR 15 A Accessory socket (Front)
2 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
3 C/U-IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
4 METER 10 A Instrument cluster
5 SAS 7.5 A ABS, Air bag
6 ENG. IGA 7.5 A Engine control system
7 STA 7.5 A Engine control system
8―― ―
9 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
10 R.WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
11―― ―
12 P.LIFT GATE 20 A Power lift gate
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13 SUNROOF 15 A Moonroofí
14 AUDIO 10 A Audio system
15 M.DEF 10 A Mirror defrosterí
16 P/W 25 A Power windows (Passenger-side)
17 TAIL 10 ATaillights, Parking lights, License plate lights, Side-marker
lights
18 ILLUMI 10 A Instrument panel illumination
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CAUTION
ØDo not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
ØTo prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car
wash facility or passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
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WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.NOTE
lDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
car wash that uses high-speed or hard
brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-32.
qPlastic Part Maintenance
lWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
lIf plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
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