light MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA PRHT 2015 Owners Manual

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Light Bulbs
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear side-marker lights Overhead light
Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam)
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights Front side-marker lights
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
NOTElTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Headlight bulbs
High-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
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Low-beam bulbs
(Xenon fusion bulbs)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulbs)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe 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,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulbby pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rear.
5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
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7. Remove the adapter.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Fog light bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the bulbby pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe 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,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and 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 reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side
marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the applicable light switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk.
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3. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the trunk light connector.
5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector.
6. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
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Reverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights
9. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
High-mount brake light
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk. 3. Slide the light to the left side of the
vehicle and remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Trunk light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the luggage
compartment light as shown in the
figure, and then remove the luggage
compartment light unit.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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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.
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the
engine compartment fuse block cover.
Fuse puller
Fuse block cover
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it'sblown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the MIRROR or CIGAR circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
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6. Reinstall the cover and make sure thatit is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
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