2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK trunk

Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fo
g lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Tr
unk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)Lugg
age
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Liftg ate side)
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door 5-Door
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
Fog lights
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5.(Front turn signal lights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.

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 (With halogen headlights),
Front side-marke r lights (With LED
headlights)

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
*, Brake lights
(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type), Ta illights (Trunk lid
side/Liftgate side), High-mount brake
light
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.
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Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb
type)
4–Door
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.
3. Remove trunk end trim.
InstallationRemoval
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
5. Peel back the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker ligh ts (Bulb type)

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10. Turn the jack screw in the directionshown in the figure.

11. Turn the wing bolt completely tosecure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure
the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
12. Install the cover in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
13. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
Reverse lights
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
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License plate lights
4–Door
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.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

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

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 reverseorder of the removal procedure.
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead 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 a flathead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Trunk light (4–Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to
remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-6
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-16 Jump-Starting............................. 7-16
Emergency Starting.........................7-19 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-19
Push-Starting.............................. 7-19
Overheating......................................7-20 Overheating................................ 7-20
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-22 Towing Description.................... 7-22
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-23
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-25If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-25
Message Indicated on Display
*..........
.................................................... 7-36
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-38
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-43 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened........................................7-43
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate
*........................................... 7-45
If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-45
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To remove the spare tire
1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartmentmat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise.

Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done
properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their
body under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle
supported by a jack is dangerous. The
occupant could cause the vehicle to fall
resulting in serious injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firml y set the parking
brake.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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