2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF lights

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Boot Light
The boot light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the boot open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead lights turn on in the
following conditions:
 

 The driver's door is unlocked after the
ignition is switched OFF.
 

 The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
  The illuminated entry system
operates when the overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position.
  The illumination time differs
depending on the operation.
 Battery saver If an interior light is left on with
the ignition switched OFF, the light
is turned off automatically after
about 30 minutes to prevent battery
depletion.
  The operation of the illuminated
entry system can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-10 .
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
 


 Keep it securely mounted.



 Keep the top clean and dry.



 Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 


 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 


 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte À uid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once
a week. If it is low, remove the caps and
add enough distilled water to bring the
level between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Do not over¿ ll.
Examine the speci¿ c gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it is low, recharge
the battery.
Battery Recharging
NOTE
  Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
  To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative lead ¿ rst. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
  Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
 (With i-stop system) Do not quick-charge the battery.




 If the battery quickly discharges
because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off,
slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
 


 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it as
required by battery size and charger
capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for
a battery replacement purchase.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)
Running lights
Position lights
Front direction indicator lights
Side direction indicator lights
Brake lights
Rear direction indicator lights
Tail lights
Reverse lights
Rear fog light (Left-hand drive model) *
Rear fog light (Right-hand drive model) *
High-mount brake light
Number plate lights
Overhead light
Boot light
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a À athead screwdriver, make
sure that the À athead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
theÀ athead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
  To replace the bulb, contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  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, Running lights (LED type),
Position lights, High-mount brake light,
Brake lights, Tail 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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer when the replacement is
necessary.
Running lights (Bulb type)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise 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 direction indicator 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 centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector rearward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side direction indicator 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.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your ¿ nger and pulling the
unit forward.
5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
6. Install the new side direction indicator
unit in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.
Rear direction indicator lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the boot
end trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector downward.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
9. After the hook is detached, pull out
the rear combination lamp unit in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
Grommet installation hole Clip
HookRear combination
lamp unit
CAUTION
Carefully pull out the rear combination
lamp unit when removing it from the
body.
The wiring may become damaged if the
rear combination lamp unit is forcefully
pulled out.
10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
12. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Reverse lights, Rear fog light *
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Number plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your ¿ nger and pulling the
unit downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a small À athead screwdriver
with a soft cloth to prevent damage to
the lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the À athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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