light MAZDA MODEL 6 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Replacing a Bulb (Rear)
Rear bulb access
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight or reverse light bulbs, the
trunk rear trim must be removed and the
inside cover must be partially opened.
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers and
the trunk rear trim.
2. Remove the inside cover’s plastic
retainers and partially open the inside
cover.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
TaillightsHigh-mount brake light
License plate lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
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.

Fuse Replacement
If the electrical system doesn’t work, first
inspect fuses on the vehicle’s left side.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block.
4. Inspect it and replace if it’s blown.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly. If it
doesn’t, have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer install it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the SPARE circuit.
Fuses
Fuse panel cover
Fuse puller
Engine compartment fuse box
Normal Blown
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If the headlights or other electrical
components don’t work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new
one of the same rating
.
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
CAUTION
TabFuse block cover
NOTE
To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-37).
Normal Blown
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 SPARE 20A—
2 SPARE 15A—
3 SPARE 10A—
4—— —
5—— —
6 INJ 15A Injector
7 ENG BAR10A
*1Air flow sensor,
EGR control
valve 15A
*2
8ENG BAR2*115A O2 sensor
ENG BB*25A Cooling fan
9 HEAD LR 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Right)
10 HEAD LL 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Left)
11 HEAD HL 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Left)
12 HEAD HR 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Right)
13 ETC 7.5AAccelerator
position sensor
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
14 HAZARD 10ATurn signal
lights
15 STOP 15A Brake/Taillights
16TCM
*110A TCM
IG1*215A O2 sensor
17
ENG B7.5A PCM, TCM
18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump
19 IG KEY 40AWindshield
wiper and
washer, Engine
control unit,
Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power window
21—— —
22—— —
23 IG KEY2 30AReverse lights,
Heater control
unit
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*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40AOverhead light,
Power door lock
26—— —
27 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
28 ABS 60A ABS
29AD FAN
*130A Cooling fan
FA N 2*2
30FA N*130A Cooling fan
FA N 1*2
31 TAIL 10ABrake/Taillights,
License plate
lights, Parking
lights
32 ILLUMI 10ADashboard
illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
36 OPENER 7.5A Fuel lid opener
37—— —
38—— —
39 FOG 15A Fog lights
40 MAIN100A
*1For protection of
all circuits
120A*2
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Fuse block (Vehicle’s left side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 ENGINE IG 15AEngine control
system
2 METER IG 15AInstrument
cluster
3 SEAT 15ASeat warmer,
Rear window
defroster
4 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster
5 WIPER 20AWindshield
wiper and
washer
6 SAS 15AABS unit, SAS
unit
7 BACK 5A Reverse lights
8 A/C 15A Heater
9 METER ACC 5AInstrument
cluster
10 CIGAR 15A Lighter
11 ROOM 15A Overhead light
12—— —
13 MIRROR 5APower control
mirror, Audio
systemDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
14 R.CIGAR 15AAccessory
socket
15——
—16 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock
17—— —
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.Wa x i n g
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn’t need it.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.

Bright-Metal Maintenance
•
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
•
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
•
During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of wax or preservative heavier
than usual. It would also help to coat
them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly
or some other protective compound.

Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also to
do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.

The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting. If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
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Specifications
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Light Bulbs
*1Use a 28/7W type bulb.*2Use a 21/5W type bulb.

Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-25.
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire

Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-35.
Light bulb Wattage
HeadlightsHigh beam 55
Low beam 55
Front turn signal lights
28
*1
Parking lights5
Fog lights55
Side-marker lights5
High-mount brake lightsType A 18.4
Type B 4
Rear turn signal lights 21
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5
Taillights
5
*2
Reverse lights18.4
License plate lights5
Trunk light 3
Overhead light/Map lights 5
Courtesy lights5
Vanity mirror lights 1.2
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/60R16 91H
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
P215/50 R17 93V
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70R15 420 kPa (60 psi)
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