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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a fl athead screwdriver, make
sure that the fl athead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the fl athead 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 (type A), Headlights/Daytime
running lights (type B), Front turn
signal lights (type A), Daytime running
lights/Parking lights (type A), Front
side-marker lights (type A), Signature
wing illumination (type A)
* , Fog lights * ,
Brake lights, Taillights, High-mount
brake light, Side turn signal lights, Rear
side-marker lights
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 (type B),
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(type B)
NOTE
When replacing a bulb for the front turn
signal lights and parking lights/front
side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel
and change the direction in which the tires
are pointed to the position where the bulb
replacement can be done easily.
Turn the steering wheel after starting the
engine and stop the engine after you fi nish
turning the steering wheel.
1. 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,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it.
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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
5. Disconnect the wiring harness by
releasing the clamp.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
There will be no problem with
functionality with the wiring harness
disconnected in Step 5 left disconnected.
Therefore, there is no need to connect the
wiring harness.
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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. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness by
releasing the clamp.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
20 — — —
21 ENGINE.IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
22 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
23 H/L LOW L 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
24 H/L LOW R1 15 A —
25 ENGINE3 15 A Engine control system
26 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
27 ENGINE1 15 A Engine control system
28 AT 15 A Transaxle control system
29 H/CLEAN 20 A —
30 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
31 AT PUMP 15 A —
32 STOP 10 A Brake lights
33 R.WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
34 H/L HI 20 A Headlight high beam
35 H/L LOW R2 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
36 FOG 15 A Fog lights
*
37
7.5 A Engine control system
38 AUDIO2 7.5 A Audio system
39 INTERIOR 10 A Overhead light
40 METER2 15 A —
41 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
42 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
43 AUDIO4 10 A Audio system
*
44 AUDIO1 25 A Audio system
45 ABS/DSC S 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
46 — — —
47 ST.HEATER 15 A Heated steering wheel
*
48 TAIL 15 A Parking lights
49 FUEL PUMP2 25 A Fuel system
50 HAZARD 25 A Hazard warning fl ashers, Turn signal lights, Taillights
51 DRL 15 A Daytime running lights
52 R.OUTLET2 15 A Accessory sockets
53 HORN 15 A Horn
54 ROOM 25 A For protection of various circuits
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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 traffi c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning fl asher and
all the turn signals will fl ash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster fl ash 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/fl ashes, 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/fl ashes again,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The warning contents can be verifi ed on the center display.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. 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 malfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Signal Warning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the electric parking brake (EPB) is applied with the ignition
switched to START or ON. It turns off when the electric parking brake (EPB) is
released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the electric parking
brake (EPB) is released, the brake fl uid 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.
When the light is fl ashing
The light fl ashes if the electric parking brake (EPB) has a malfunction.
If the light remains fl ashing even if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is operated,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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 eff ectiveness 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
Signal Warning
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 Indication/
Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction 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 driving:
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 pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-29 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine
oil while being careful not to overfi ll.
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
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
The light fl ashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can fi nd a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-24 .
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 Indication * The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a while.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, 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 is 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 system to return
to normal.
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light
* The light illuminates/fl ashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/fl ashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/fl ashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/fl ashes, 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 is 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 system to return
to normal.
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