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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
▼Tu r n S i g n a l s
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, ma
nually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn
signal lever to show
which signal is working.

NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9)
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The
operation can be cancelled by moving the
lever in the direction opposite to which it
was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-15
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-17 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-17
Hood........................................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-21
Engine Oil...................................6-22
Engine Coolant........................... 6-24
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-25
Washer Fluid............................... 6-26
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-27
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-27
Battery........................................ 6-31
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-33
Tires............................................ 6-36
Light Bulbs................................. 6-39
Fuses........................................... 6-49
Appearance Care............................. 6-54
Exterior Care.............................. 6-54
Interior Care................................6-64
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lightSide turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
P
arking lights
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights, Daytime running lights
(LED type), Parking lights, High-mount
brake light, Brake lights, Taillights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is
an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Daytime running li ghts (Bulb type)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
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3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,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. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
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 reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,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. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t 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.
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9. After the hook is detached, pull out therear combination lamp unit in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.

Grommet installation hole
Clip
Hook Rear combination
lamp unit
CAUTION
Carefully pull out the rear combination
lamp unit when removing it from the
body.
The wiring may become damaged if the
rear combination lamp unit is forcefully
pulled out.
10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
12. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Rear side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling
the unit downward.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on th e edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Trunk light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha soft cloth to prev ent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the connector from the unit.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UN-R*1 (SAE)
Headlights High beam
LED
*2― (―)
Low beam LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED
*2― (―)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Front turn signal lights 28/8― (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5
*3WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5W5W (―)
Brake lights LED
*2― (―)
Taillights LED
*2― (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (―)
*1 UN-R stands for Unite d Nations Regulation.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possibl e because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UN-R*1
Overhead light 10―
Trunk light 5―
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
Specifications
Specifications
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