light MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-108 .
N O T E
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. 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 8-24 .

Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:




¾ Tire fi t



¾ Wheel and bearing life



¾ Ground clearance



¾ Snow-chain clearance



¾ Speedometer calibration



¾ Headlight aim



¾ Bumper height



¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
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Light Bulbs

Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (low beam) Parking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights

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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a fl athead screwdriver, make
sure that the fl athead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the fl athead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.

N O T E
 


y To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y 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
(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.


Removal
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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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Front side-marker lights
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 right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.


Removal
Installation

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.

Front turn signal lights
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 right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.


Removal
Installation

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4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector rearward.



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.

Side turn signal lights
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 right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.


Removal
Installation

4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your ¿ nger and pulling the
unit forward.



5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.



6. Install the new side turn signal unit
in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.

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Rear turn signal lights
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 and the trunk
end trim.


Removal
Installation

3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector downward.


4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the trunk side trim.


Removal
Installation

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Rear side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your ¿ nger and pulling the
unit downward.



3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a small À 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 À athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.



3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Trunk light
1. Wrap a small À 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 À athead screwdriver.



2. Disconnect the connector from the unit.
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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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, ¿ 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.

3. Pull the fuse straight out with the
fuse puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.


4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown.

NormalBlown

5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it ¿ ts tightly. If
it does not ¿ t tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage
the electric system.

6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.

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Replacing 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.
N O T E
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
¿ ngers.
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 fi re.

4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.

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