2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK headlight bulb

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE

 The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffi c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
  When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
  The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument panel Illumination on page 4-28 .

 The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-16 .
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs
*
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when the replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights fl icker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor
* ................................................................. 6-15
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-17
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-17
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-19
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-30
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-32
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle) .......................... 6-33
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-34
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-35
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-36
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-40
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-43
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-45
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-50
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-65
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-71
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-71
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-77
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Light Bulbs
Saloon HatchbackWith Xenon Fusion Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer when the replacement is
necessary.
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
pressurised gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the fl ying 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.
NOTE
  To replace the bulb, contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
  Use the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With xenon fusion
headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must
be replaced at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
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3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs (With running lights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the bonnet.
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3. Turn the cover anticlockwise and
remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs (Without running
lights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the bonnet. 3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Running lights/Position lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and diffi culty
of the procedure, the LED bulbs must
be replaced by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Front direction indicator lights, Position
lights (With halogen headlights)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front direction indicator lights
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Position lights (With halogen
headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front fog lights
*
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off.
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
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