2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA headlights

6 –46 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 BulbsHeadlights, 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.
Rem ova l
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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6 –55 Maintenance and Care
Owner MaintenanceReplacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses
in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the fuse
block cover may come in contact with the
frame when it is removed and become
scratched.
When removing the cover, remove it slowly
according to the following procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by pressing
down on the front tab with your
fingers.
2. Remove the front tab while slightly
lifting the front of the cover. 3. Remove the cover while lifting it and
sliding it to the rear.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is
blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING Do not replace the main fuse and
multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself.
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform the replacement:
Replacing these fuses by yourself is
dangerous because they are high
current fuses. Incorrect replacement
could cause an electrical shock or a
short circuit resulting in a fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
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9 –7 Specifications
Specifications Light BulbsExterior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
(SAE)
Headlights High beam LED *2
— (—)
Low beam LED *2
— (—)
Daytime running lights LED type LED *2
— (—)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED *2
— (—)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights 28/8 — (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5 *3
WY5W (—)
High-mount brake light LED *2
— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Brake lights LED *2
— (—)
Taillights LED *2
— (—)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the u nit. Replace the unit.
Interior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Overhead light 10 —
Trunk light 5 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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9 –11 Specifications
Personalization FeaturesItem Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off *3
(page
4-45 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off *4
A —
Auto-light control (page
4-45 ). Timing by which lights turn on Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
Low A —
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page 4-76 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) (page
4-75 ). Operational/non-operational *5
On On/Off A —
Lights-on reminder *6
(page
7-48 ). Warning beep volume Off High/Low/Off A —
Coming home light (page
4-48 ). Time until headlights turn off 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off A —
Leaving home light (page
4-49 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
Turn indicator (page
4-50 ). Beep volume Low High/Low A —
Three-flash turn signal
(page 4-50 ). Operational/non-operational On On/Off A —
System
Language Language indicated in display English Depends on
market *7
A —
Temperature Temperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C °F/°C A F
Distance Distance unit indicated in display mi or km mi/km A —
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-69 ).
Ending display On/off Off On/Off B —
Fuel economy resetting
procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter A reset Off On/Off B —
*1 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.
*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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9 –12 Specifications
Personalization Features *3 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch position: 
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.
At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-45
*4 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*5 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends
that these systems remain On.
*6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off.
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-48 .
*7 Available only in display from the center display.
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10 –4F Flasher
Hazard warning
............................. 4-57
Headlights
..................................... 4-45
Flat Tire
................................................. 7-3
Mounting the tire
........................... 7-20
Removing a tire
............................. 7-16
Floor Mat
............................................ 3-52
Fluid
Brake/Clutch
................................. 6-31
Washer
........................................... 6-31
Fluids
Classification
................................... 9-4
Foot Brake
........................................... 4-61
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
......... 4-95
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-25
Gauge
................................... 4-14, 4-21
Requirements ................................. 3-22
Tank capacity
.................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display
................. 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor
....................... 4-69
Ending screen display
................... 4-70
Fuel consumption display
............. 4-70
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened
........................................... 7-29
Fuses
................................................... 6-54
Panel description
........................... 6-56
Replacement
.................................. 6-54
G Gauges ................................................. 4-11
H Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-57
Hazardous Driving
.............................. 3-52
Head Restraint
....................................... 2-6 Headlights
Coming home light
........................ 4-48
Control ........................................... 4-45
Flashing
......................................... 4-48
High-low beam
.............................. 4-48
Leaving home light
....................... 4-49
Leveling ......................................... 4-49
High Beam Control System (HBC)
.... 4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)
.................... 4-78
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
................... 4-63
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-57
Hood Release
...................................... 6-24
Horn
.................................................... 4-56
I i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
............................................. 4-75
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
...... 4-85
Camera and sensors
....................... 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
... 4-95
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................ 4-76
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
......................................... 4-79
Radar sensors (rear) ....................... 4-98
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ... 4-92
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes ................................................. 7-33
Ignition
Switch
.............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System
................. 5-133
Immobilizer System
............................ 3-47
Indicator Lights
................................... 4-28
Low engine coolant temperature
... 4-30
Wrench
.......................................... 4-30
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................ 3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level
.................... 6-29 Index
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