2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 turn signal

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.

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Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the trunk side trim.

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Installation
5. Remove the screw and nut.

6. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
DESCRIPTIONFUSE RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
18A/C MAG7.5 AAir conditioner
19AT PUMP20 ATransmission control system*
20AT15 ATransmission control system*
21D LOCK25 APower door locks
22H/L RH20 AHeadlight (RH)
23ENGB27.5 AEngine control system
24TAIL20 ATaillights, License plate lights, Parking lights
25DRL15 A—
26ROOM25 AOverhead light
27FOG15 A—
28H/CLEAN20 A—
29STOP10 ABrake lights
30HORN15 AHorn
31H/L LH20 AHeadlight (LH)
32ABS/DSC S30 AABS, Dynamic stability control system
33HAZARD15 AHazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
34FUEL PUMP15 AFuel system
35ENGB35 A—
36WIPER20 AWindshield wipers
37CABINB50 AFor protection of various circuits
38———
39———
40ABS/DSC M50 AABS, Dynamic stability control system
41EVVTA/R PUMP20 AEngine control system
42EVPS30 ABrake control system
43FAN130 ACooling fan
44FAN240 A—
45ENG.MAIN40 AEngine control system
46EPS60 APower steering system
47DEFOG30 ARear window defogger
48IG230 AFor protection of various circuits
49INJECTOR30 AEngine control system
50HEATER40 AAir conditioner
51———
52———
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If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
 The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on. Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The warning contents can be verified on the audio.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a m\
alfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Brake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignitio\
n switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking b\
rake is released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that \
some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfuncti\
on of the alternator or of the charging system.Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while dr\
iving:
1.Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.2.Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil p\
an.3.Inspect the engine oil level 6-28. If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.4.Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or \
after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing lightDrive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down.Illuminated lightThis indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place immediately and stop the engine.Refer to Overheating 7-27.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
The light illuminates if the electric power steering has a malfunction.If the light illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not op\
erate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate \
normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return to normal.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may have a malfunction.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
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Master Warning Light
(Vehicles with type B audio)The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.Operate the center display and verify the content.Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-33.(Vehicles without type B audio)The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. C\
onsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
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Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light
The light turns on if the electric vacuum pump system has a problem. Hav\
e your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ABS Warning Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally a\
s if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.Recharge the battery.The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Check Engine Light
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem.\
It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic Transmission Warning Light*
The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
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(Illuminate)Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*
The warning light remains turned on if there is a problem with the syste\
m. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.The LDWS does not operate when the warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When the light remains turned on while driving the vehicle.When the system is canceled automatically, the light turns on. Normally, the system restores automatically and the light turns off, however, if the light remains turned on, there may be a problem with the system.The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON.Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate normally.When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a problem with the system.
(Amber)High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have \
your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a problem with the system.
LED Headlight Warning Light
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains turned on even if the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is operated.It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF\
indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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