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2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Luggage compartment light (5 Door)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
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.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left
side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left
side.
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the cover.
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Owner Maintenance
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qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights Halogen
High beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion
bulb High/Low
beam
35 D2S (D2S)
Daytime running lights
(Canada)
íType A 35H8 (H8)
Type B 21W21/5W (#7443)
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights (Except Canada)
í5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)íLED*1― (― )
High-mount brake light 4 Door 21 W21W (1120)
5 Door
Bulb type 18 W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*1―
(― )
Rear turn signal lights Type A 21 WY21W (32CP)
Type B 21 W21W (#7440)
Brake lights/Taillights
(Rear side-marker lights) Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*1―
(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 3 ―
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 5 ―
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights 8 ―
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
Vanity mirror lights
í2 ―
10-10íSome models.
Specifications
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-44
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-113
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-112
Center Pocket .................................. 6-111
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications .................... 10-10
Clock ................................................. 6-98
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-109
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-45
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-69
D
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-76
Rear window .............................. 5-75
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ....................................... 3-32
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-20
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-28 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-29
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-29
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-29
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Index
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Information Display .......................... 6-97Audio display ............................. 6-98
Climate control display .............. 6-98
Clock .......................................... 6-98
Information display functions .... 6-97
Outside temperature display ....... 6-98
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-42
Interior Care ...................................... 8-69
Interior Lights ................................... 6-95
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-26
Keys .................................................. 3-25
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-69
Liftgate .............................................. 3-38
Luggage compartment ............... 3-41
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-44
Specifications ........................... 10-10
Lighting Control ............................... 5-64
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-5
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-96
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-96
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-42
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-76
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-66
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-67
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-52
Multi Information Display ................ 6-99 Audio Display .......................... 6-102
Clock ........................................ 6-101
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-104
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-100
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-101
Settings ..................................... 6-108
Trip Computer .......................... 6-102
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-108
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-43
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-66
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-98
Overhead Console ........................... 6-111
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-96
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
Index
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