2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 lights

6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterIIIIIIRIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5Inspect annually.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months369121518212427303336
×1000 km51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemI
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIII
Brake fluidR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months394245485154576063666972
×1000 km6570758085909510010511 011 5120
ENGINE
Drive beltsII
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemII
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIII
Brake fluidRR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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6–45
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (lo w beam)
Parking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Re verse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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. 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, Daytime running lights
(LED type), Parking lights, High-mount
brake light, Brake lights, Taillights
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.
Daytime running lights (Bulb type)
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.

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Installation
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Remova l
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Remova l
Installation
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Remova l
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your finger and pulling the
unit forward.

5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.

6. Install the new side turn signal unit
in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.
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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.

Remova l
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.

Remova l
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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