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You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they
are not being used on the road. It is
recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate the
aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
▼Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its c
onstruction which is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-10.
CAUTION
Do not use your temporary spare tire rim
with a snow tire or a conventional tire.
Neither will properly
fit and could
damage both tire and rim.
The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear
solid-band indicator appears, replace the
tire with the same type of temporary
spare (page 6-42).
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they
are not being used on the road. It is
recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate the
aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
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▼Replacing a Wheel
WA R N I N G
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.
Braking and handling could be affected,
leading to loss of control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
Tire fit
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance
Snow-chain clearance
Speedometer calibration
Headlight aim
Bumper height
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*
NOTE
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset (inset/outset).
For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
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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
Ambient lights
Ambient 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
The exterior lights
have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
LED type
Headlights/Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights/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)
License plate 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.
Bulb type
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
Refer to Hood on page 6-21.
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 reverse order of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights (Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t 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.
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3. Pull the center of each plastic retainerusing a flathead screwdriver and
remove the retainers, and then partially
peel back the over fender.
Removal
Installation
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainerusing 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 reverseorder 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 signal 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.
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3. Turn the screws counterclockwise andremove them.
4. Pull the unit rea rward to remove it.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise 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.
▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
The interior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
LED type
Overhead lights/
Front map lights
Rear map lights
Vanity mirror lights*
Luggage compartment light
Ambient 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.
Bulb type
Overhead light/Front map lights, Rear
map lights, Vanity mirror lights
*
1. 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.
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2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.Overhead light/Front map lightsRear map lights
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Vanity mirror lights*
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
3. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens unit by
carefully prying on th e edge of the lens
unit with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from 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 s crewdriver into the
gap between the lens and the lens unit,
and then slide the screwdriver to
detach the lens.
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