fog light MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2009 (in English) User Guide

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5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Replacing a Fog Light Bulb
1. Remove the fog light cover by pulling it outward using both hands.
2. Loosen the screws securing the foglight unit.
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3. Remove the fog light unit by pulling itdownward and then straight out using
both hands.
NOTE
When pulling out the fog light unit, be careful
not to allow the bulb socket to contact the oil
cooler.
4. Press the tab on the bulb socket anddisconnect the connector cord.
5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as shown in the
figure and remove it.
6. Replace the bulb.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turnedoff 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. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise 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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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
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5
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12 6
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22 29
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(Next to air filter)
(Next to battery)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
2 HEATER 40A Heater
3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump
4 BTN 30APower windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system,
Moonroof
í
5
DEFOG 50A Rear window defroster
6 FAN 1 30A Electric fan 1
7 ABS/DSC 40A ABS, DSC
í
8ACC 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system
9 FAN 2 30A Electric fan 2
10 HEAD 15A Headlight high beams
í, Headlight cleanerí
11 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH)
12 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH)
13 DRL 15A DRL
í(Headlight high beams)
14 DSC 30A DSCí
15 SEAT WARM 20A Seat warmerí
16 H/CLEAN 20A Headlight cleanerí
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
17 R.FOG ――
18 FOG 15A Fog lights
í
19A/C 10A Air conditioner
20 IG 40A For protection of various circuits
21 P.WIND 1 30A Power window
22 IG KEY 15A For protection of various circuits
23 STOP 10A Brake lights
24 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump
25 HORN 15A Horn
26 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals
27 ETV 15A Electric throttle valve
28 ST 10A Starter
29 WIPER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
30 TCM 15A TCM
í
31 ENGINE 15AEngine control system, Supplemental restraint system, ABS,
Power steering
32 TAIL 10ATaillights, License plate light, Parking lights, Front side-maker
lights, Rear side-marker lights
33 ILLUMI 7.5A Illuminated entry system
34 EGI COMP1 15A Engine control system
35 EGI COMP2 10A Engine control system
36 EGI INJ 15A Fuel injector
37 P.WIND 2 20A Power window
38 EPS 60A Power steering
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam
65H9 (H9)
Low beam Halogen
55H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) 27/8 B1157MA ( ―)
Fog lights
í51 HB4 (#9005)
Side turn signal lights*15 ―(― )
High-mount brake light 21W21W (#7440)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED
*2―(― )
Reverse lights 16W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5W5W (4CP)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (4CP)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light 5W5W
Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 5W5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Courtesy lights 5W5W
Vanity mirror lights 2―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-23.
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
225/45R18 91W 220 kPa (32 psi)220 kPa (32 psi)
225/40R19 89W
Vehicle capacity weight: 308 kg (680 lbs)
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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F
FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-66
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-11
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-60
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-6
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42
Gauge ......................................... 5-38
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-36 Panel description ........................ 8-39
Replacement ............................... 8-36
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-35
Glove Box ......................................... 6-84
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-66
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-64
H
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-58
High-low beam .......................... 5-58
Leveling ..................................... 5-58
On reminder ............................... 5-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-67
Hood Release .................................... 3-43
Horn .................................................. 5-66
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-77
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-47
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-49
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-40
Cruise ......................................... 5-53
DSC OFF .................................... 5-53
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-54
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-52
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-54
Security ...................................... 5-51
Shift position .............................. 5-52
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-53
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-54
Information Display .......................... 6-79
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-80
Audio display ............................. 6-81
Climate control display .............. 6-81
Clock .......................................... 6-80
Information display functions .... 6-79
11-4
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