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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane -change signals.
▼Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a righ
t turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal
indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.
NOTE
•If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
•A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9)
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direct
ion opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-10
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-12 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-12
Hood........................................... 6-14
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-16
Engine Oil...................................6-17
Engine Coolant........................... 6-18
Brake Fluid............ ..................... 6-20
Washer Fluid............................... 6-20
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-21
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-22
Battery........................................ 6-27
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-29
Tires............................................ 6-31
Light Bulbs................................. 6-36
Fuses........................................... 6-42
Appearance Care............................. 6-48
Exterior Care.............................. 6-48
Interior Care................................6-54
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Light Bulbs
Side turn signal lights
Vanity mirror
lights Type A
Type B
Overhead lights/Front map
lights
Side turn signal lights Vanity mirror lights
Overhead lights/Front map
lights Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights Luggage compartment
light
Reverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount
brake light Rear map lights
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights
Luggage compartment
lightReverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights High-mount brake light
Rear map lights
Fog lights
Headlights (High/Low beam)
/Daytime running lights
Front side-marker lights
Rear side-marker lights
Daytime running lights/Parking
lights
Front turn signal
lights/Parking lights Fog lights Front side-marker lights
Some models.
Headlights (High/Low beam)
/Daytime running lights
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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,
Daytime running lig hts/Parking lights
(Type A), Front side-marker lights
(Type A), Fog lights*, Brake lights (Type
A), Taillights (Type A), Reverse lights,
High-mount brake light, Side turn
signal lights, Rear side-marker lights
(Type A)
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 lig hts/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood. Refer to Hood on page 6-14.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights (Type B)
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 left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer using a flathead screwdriver and
remove the retainers, and then partially
peel back the over fender.
Removal
Installation
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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
using a flathead screwdriver and
remove the retainers, and then partially
peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
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.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side- marker lights (Type
B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the turn signa l switch is off.
2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prev ent damage to the
cover, and then remove the cover with
the flathead screwdriver.
3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
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4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights
7. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight 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 t he 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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▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Front map lights, Rear
map lights, Vanity mirror lights*
1. Wrap a flathead s
crewdriver with a
soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on th e edge of the lens
with a flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead light/Fr ont map lights
Rear map lights
Vanity mirror lights*
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Luggage compartment light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens unit by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
unit with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.
CAUTION
When replacing the bulb always
disconnect the connector first.
Otherwise, electric and electronic
devices could be shorted.
3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the
gap between the lens and the lens unit,
and then slide the screwdriver to
detach the lens.
4. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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