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Interior Features
Audio System
Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,
into the slot.
Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time.
Station 2
Station 1 Ionosphere
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.
AM wa
ve
FM wa
ve
FM wa ve
100—200 km (60—120 miles) Ionosphere
Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days may
provide better reception than clear days.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fog lights
Fog lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)
Luggage
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Liftgate side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door5-Door
With Xenon Fusion HeadlightsWith Halogen Headlights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer 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
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.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a flathead screwdriver, make
sure that the flathead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the flathead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 of f.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to 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 the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With xenon fusion 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 center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
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Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
Multiplex slow blow fuse
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 FOG 15 AFog lights
*
2 H/L HI 20 AHeadlight high beam*2
3 H/CLEAN 20 A —
4 STOP 10 ABrake lights
5 ROOM 15 AOverhead light
6
7.5 AEngine control system
7 FUEL WARM 15 A —
8 HAZARD 25 AHazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
9 ABS/DSCS 30 AABS, Dynamic stability control system
10 METER2 7.5 A —
11 AUDIO2 7.5 AAudio system
12 BOSE 25 ABose
® Sound System-equipped model*
13 AUDIO1 15 AAudio system
14 FUEL PUMP 15 AFuel system
15 HID R
DRL 15 A
Headlight (RH)
*1, Daytime running lights*
16 AT PUMP 15 A —
17 HORN 15 AHorn
18 TAIL 15 ATaillights, License plate lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker
lights
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
Headlight Auto-Leveling
Malfunction
Indicator Light
*
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight auto-leveling s\
ystem has a
malfunction.
If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
Vehicles with the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) are not equipped with the headlight
auto-leveling malfunction indicator light. If there is a malfunction with the headlight auto-
leveling function, the AFS OFF indicator light flashes.
(Amber)High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light
*
When illuminated
The warning light illuminates if the area of the windshield in front of \
the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is fogged or obstructed.
When flashing
This light flashes if there is a malfunction in the high beam control system (HBC). Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)(Flashing)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light
*
The warning light flashes if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Low Fuel Warning LightThe light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture.
Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap
may not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page
3-30
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Specifications
Specifications
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights HalogenHigh beam
65HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lights With halogen bulb headlights
65HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Parking lights (Front side-
marker lights) With halogen bulb headlights
5WY5W (—)
Front side-marker lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights 5W5W (—)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Front turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Fog lights
*55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights*LED*2— (—)
High-mount brake light LED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights LED type
LED
*2— (—)
Bulb type 21/5W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2— (—)
Reverse lights 4–Door
18W16W (921)
5–Door 21W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto-light control (page 4-40) Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-77) Operational/non-operational
*1On
On/OffA—
Lights-on reminder*7
(page 7-35) Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Turn indicator (page 4-46) Beep volume
HighHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-47) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/OffA—
Active driving display (page 4-18) Setting can be changed so that the
Turn-by-Turn (TBT) of the Active
driving display is not displayed.
On
On/OffB—
System
Language Language indicated in display EnglishDepends on market*8A—
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in display °F or °C°F/°CA—
DistanceDistance unit indicated in display mi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69)
Ending display On/off OffOn/OffC—
Fuel economy resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter reset
Off
On/OffC—
*1 Though these systems can be turned Of f, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On.*2 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type\
, the warning sound cannot be changed. The warning sound is only a beep.*3 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setti\
ng of auto headlight of f function set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-35.*8 Available only in display from the center display.
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