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

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
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 right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.

Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF

The turn signal indicators in the instrument
cluster À ash according to the operation of
the turn signal lever to show which signal
is working.



N O T E
 


y If an indicator light stays on without
À ashing or if it À ashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
 


y 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 À ashes— 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 À ashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
N O T E
The three-À ash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .

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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 (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-20

Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22
Hood ............................................................................................ 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-27
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-36
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-38
Tires............................................................................................. 6-41
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-45
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-54

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-59
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-59
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-68
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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Owner Maintenance
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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8. To remove the rear combination lamp
unit, insert your ¿ nger from inside the
trunk and into the hole from which the
grommet was removed in Step 5, and
while holding the lamp lens (round
part) of the rear combination lamp with
your hand, press the rear combination
lamp unit until the hook detaches from
the clip.


Rear combination lamp unit Hook
Grommet installation
hole

9. After the hook is detached, pull out
the rear combination lamp unit in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.


Grommet installation hole Clip
HookRear combination
lamp unit
CAUTION
Carefully pull out the rear combination
lamp unit when removing it from the
body.
The wiring may become damaged
if the rear combination lamp unit is
forcefully pulled out.

10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



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

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Owner Maintenance
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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Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam LED *2 — (—)
Low beam LED *2 — (—)
Daytime running lights LED type LED *2 — (—)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2 — (—)
Front side-marker lights
5 W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights 28/8 — (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3 WY5W (—)
High-mount brake light LED *2 — (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights
5 W5W (—)
Brake lights LED
*2 — (—)
Taillights LED *2 — (—)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.




Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Overhead light 10 —
Trunk light 5 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.


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