MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

6–55
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Running lights/Position lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and diffi culty
of the procedure, the LED bulbs must
be replaced by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Front direction indicator lights, Position
lights (With halogen headlights)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front direction indicator lights
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Owner Maintenance
Position lights (With halogen
headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front fog lights
*
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off.
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side direction indicator lights, Brake
lights (LED type), Tail lights (LED
type), Tail lights (Boot lid side/Liftgate
side)
* , High-mount brake light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty
of the procedure, the LED bulbs must
be replaced by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake
lights/Tail lights (Bulb type)
Saloon
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Remove boot end trim.
InstallationRemoval
4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
5. Peel back the boot side trim.
Removal
Installation
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (Bulb type)
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure. Hatchback
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear direction indicator lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Brake lights/Tail lights (Bulb type)
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
6. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
anticlockwise.
4. Remove the jack
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (Bulb type)
7. Install the new bulb.
8. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.9. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the fi gure.
10. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.
11. Install the cover in the reverse order of
the removal procedure.
12. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
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NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
Reverse lights(Saloon), Reverse lights/
Rear fog light (Hatchback)
*
Saloon
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the boot lid trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Owner Maintenance
Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Rear fog light (Saloon)
*
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Number plate lights
Saloon
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the boot lid trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure. Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a fl 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 a
fl athead screwdriver.
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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Owner Maintenance
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
1. Wrap a small fl 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 fl athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
*
Overhead lights (Front) *
Edge
Overhead lights (Rear) *
Edge
Vanity mirror lights *
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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