light MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2014 Owners Manual

*Some models.6–48
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Fog lights *
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Side turn signal lights * , High-mount
brake light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker 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. Remove trunk end trim.
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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers. 5. Peel back the trunk side trim.
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6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
6. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
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Owner Maintenance
(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
4. Remove the jack
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.
8. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
9. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the fi gure.
10. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.
11. Install the cover in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
12. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Reverse 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.
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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Owner Maintenance
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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.
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a fl 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 a
fl athead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
1. Wrap a small fl 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 fl athead screwdriver.
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Owner Maintenance
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights *
Overhead lights (Front) *
Edge
Overhead lights (Rear) *
E dge
Vanity mirror lights *
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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 reverse order of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
1. Wrap a small fl athead 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
fl athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left
side
If the electrical system does not work, fi rst
inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
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