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1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
4. Remove the rubber boot from
the lamp assembly by pulling on
one of the tabs.
5. Squeeze the retainer spring
together releasing it from bulb
hooks and rotate it away from
the bulb.
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6. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
Note:The bulb’s metal base gets
very hot during headlamp operation.
Be sure the bulb base is cool before
handling.
If the bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
7. Insert the glass end of the new
bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the bulb’s three metal tabs
are aligned with the grooves in the plastic base, push the bulb into
the lamp assembly until the bulb’s metal base contacts the plastic
base.
8. Rotate the retainer spring over the bulb’s metal base and secure it
on the bulb hooks.
9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly. Be sure to press firmly
around the perimeter of the boot and around the bulb to ensure the
proper seal of the bulb.
10. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the bulb until it
“snaps.”
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to
off.
2. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the fender.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing foglamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
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Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in
reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Push the license plate lamp
assembly to the right and
remove the assembly (located
above the license plate) from
the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket from lamp
assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out from the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the lamp assembly on liftgate.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and
move the lamp assembly away
from the liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from
the lamp assembly by
depressing the snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:For intermittent
operation, move control down one
position.
Adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed setting.
For normal or low speed wiper
operation, move control down two
positions from OFF.
For high speed wiper operation,
move control down three positions
from OFF.
Mist function:To activate mist,
push control up from the OFF
position and release to get one wipe.
Windshield washer:To activate
the windshield washer, pull control
toward you. Release control to stop
washer fluid spray.
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Rear window wiper/washer controls
For intermittent operation of rear
wiper, rotate end of control upward
to the
position.
For normal speed rear wiper
operation, rotate control upward to
ON.
To activate the rear washer, rotate
the control to the
position and
release.
MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull down and hold the steering
wheel release control.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Pull the steering wheel release
control up. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
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WARNING: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of
control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
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1. Power point
2. Cupholders
3. Utility compartment
4. Ash cup (if equipped)
WARNING: Use only soft cups
in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
WARNING: Power outlets are
designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other
object in the power outlet as
this will damage the outlet and
blow the fuse. Do not hang any
type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located on the center console in front of the
gearshift.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
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POWER WINDOWSWARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
The ignition must be in the ON
position to adjust the power
windows. Press and hold the bottom
part of the rocker switch to open
the window. Press and hold the top
part of the rocker switch to close
the window.
Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; this
noise can be eliminated by lowering a front window approximately two to
three inches.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press the
top part of the switch to stop.
Note: This feature will only operate
the driver’s side window.
Window lock
The window lock feature disables all
the power windows except the
driver’s.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s window press
the right side of the control.
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Note:The passenger window switches will not illuminate when the
window control is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, power windows and moonroof operate for up to
ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ACC or ON to
the OFF position, the key is not in the ignition or until either front door
is opened.
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows or moon roof.
They may seriously injure themselves.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control, located on the instrument panel left of the
steering wheel, clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and
rotate the control
counterclockwise to adjust the
left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Fold-away mirrors
Carefully pull the outside mirrors
inwards when driving through a
narrow space, like an automatic car
wash.
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