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qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the following
chart.
Front seat Rear seat LoadSwitch
Position
Driver
Passenger Second-
row Third-
row
× ―――― 0
×× ―― ― 0
×× ―×― 1
×××× ―1
××××× 2
× ――― ×3
×: Yes
― :No
q Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.
Daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the ignition is
switched ON.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated.
NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
5-77íSome models.
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) .... 8-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ........................................... 8-10
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-17 Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-17
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-18
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-20
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-21
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-23
Brake Fluid ............................................................................. 8-25
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-25
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-26
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-27
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-31
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-33
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-38
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-47
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-54 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-54
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-56
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-61
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years
Replace every 240,000 km
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others R
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filter R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake fluid level I I II I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Power steering fluid level IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil (AWD)
*3*4
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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(Cont.)Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
ENGINE
Drive belts Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years
Replace every 240,000 km
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others R R
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2I
Fuel filter R R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Power steering fluid level IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil (AWD)
*3*4
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Light Bulbs
High-mount brake lightFog lights
Side turn
signal lights
Some models.
License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights Taillights (Liftgate side)
Vanity mirror
lights
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center)
Overhead light (Rear)
Headlights
(Low beam) Front turn
signal lights Front side-
marker lights
Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Luggage
compartment light
Headlights (High beam)/Daytime running lights
Parking lightsFog lights
Side turn
signal lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center)
Overhead light (Rear)
Headlights
(Low/High beam) Front turn
signal lights Front side-
marker lights
Parking lights/Daytime running lights
With xenon fusion headlights With halogen headlights
Courtesy lights
8-38
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Owner Maintenance
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Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
5. Turn the socket and 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 the removal procedure.
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.
Side turn signal lightsí, 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.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Rear side-marker light
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-43íSome models.
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2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise andremove them.
3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker light
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Taillights (Liftgate side), Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED 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.WARM15 A Seat warmerí
23 A/C MAG 10 A Air conditioner
24 BOSE 25 A Audio system (Bose®Sound System-equipped model)í
25FAN 2 30 AíCooling fan
40 Aí
26 ABS 50 A ABS
27 IG COIL 25 A Engine control system
28 H/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
8-50
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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