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Maintenance

Bulbs

In this manual: Maintenance
A Welcome Message to Mazda Owners — 1Illustrated Index — 6Essential Safety Equipment — 24Before driving — 31While Driving — 37Interior Features — 29Maintenance — 22If Trouble Occurs — 18Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 28Specifications — 4
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Ampoules

WARNING

Do not replace xenon bulbs yourself:

Replacing xenon bulbs yourself is dangerous. Xenon bulbs require high voltage, and you may receive an electric shock if the bulbs are not handled properly. When bulb replacement is required, contact an authorized Mazda dealer.

Never touch the glass of a halogen bulb with bare hands, and always wear safety glasses when handling or working near bulbs:

A broken halogen bulb is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If a bulb breaks, it may explode and the glass fragments can cause serious injury.

If the glass of the bulb is touched with bare hands, the natural oil from the skin may cause the bulb to overheat and explode when it is turned on.

Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children:

Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. If the bulb falls or breaks, it can cause serious injury.

NOTE

  1. To replace the bulb, contact an authorized Mazda dealer.
  2. If a halogen bulb is touched by accident, clean it by wiping it with alcohol before use.
  3. Use the protective cover and packaging of the new bulb to dispose of the old bulb, keeping it out of the reach of children.

Exterior Light Bulb Replacement

Headlights (with xenon headlights)

Low/High Beam Bulbs

The low beam/high beam bulbs cannot be replaced by the owner. The bulbs must be replaced by an authorized Mazda dealer.

Headlights (with halogen headlights)

Low beam bulbs

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. To replace the right-side bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel fully to the left, then stop the engine. To replace the left-side bulb, turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
  3. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainer.
    Ampoules de feux de croisement

  1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, then partially pull out the fender liner.
Ampoules de feux de croisement

  1. Disconnect the unit connector by pressing the connector tab with a finger and pulling the connector downward.
Ampoules de feux de croisement

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly and remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from the reflector socket by pulling it gently in a straight line.
Ampoules de feux de croisement

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

High beam bulbs/Daytime running lights

(Left side)

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Remove the clip.
    Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Detach the air filter cover and create enough space to perform the work.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Disconnect the unit connector by pressing the connector tab with a finger and pulling the connector downward.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly and remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from the reflector socket by pulling it gently in a straight line.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

(Right side)

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Disconnect the clip.
    Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir and the bolts.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Remove the guide.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Disconnect the unit connector by pressing the connector tab with a finger and pulling the connector downward.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly and remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from the reflector socket by pulling it gently in a straight line.
Ampoules de feux de route/Feux de position diurnes

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Daytime running lights/Parking lights (with xenon headlights)

Due to the complexity and difficulty of the work, have the LED bulb replacement performed by an authorized Mazda dealer.

NOTE

The LED bulb cannot be replaced because it is integrated into the unit.

Replace the unit.

Front turn signals/Front position lights, parking lights (with halogen headlights)

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. To replace the right-side bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel fully to the left, then stop the engine. To replace the left-side bulb, turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
  3. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainer.
    Clignotants avant/Feux de position avant, feux de stationnement (avec phares à halogène)

  1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, then partially pull out the fender liner.
Clignotants avant/Feux de position avant, feux de stationnement (avec phares à halogène)

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
  2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Front turn signals/Front position lights

Clignotants avant/Feux de position avant

Parking lights (with halogen headlights)

Feux de stationnement (avec phares à halogène)

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Front fog lights

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. To replace the right-side bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel fully to the left, then stop the engine. To replace the left-side bulb, turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
  3. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainer.
    Antibrouillards avant

  1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, then partially pull out the fender liner.
Antibrouillards avant

  1. Disconnect the unit connector by pressing the connector tab with a finger and pulling the connector downward.
Antibrouillards avant

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly and remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from the reflector socket by pulling it gently straight out of the socket.
Antibrouillards avant

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Brake lights/rear lights, center high-mounted stop light, side turn signals

Due to the complexity and difficulty of the work, have the LED bulb replacement performed by an authorized Mazda dealer.

NOTE

The LED bulb cannot be replaced because it is integrated into the unit.

Replace the unit.

Rear turn signals/rear position lights

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the turn signal switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Lift the cargo area floor mat.
  3. (Left side) Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the pocket.
    Clignotants arrière/feux de position arrière
(Right side) Remove the cover.
Clignotants arrière/feux de position arrière

  1. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the cargo area end trim.
Clignotants arrière/feux de position arrière

  1. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the cargo area side trim.
Clignotants arrière/feux de position arrière

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
  2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Rear turn signals

Clignotants arrière

Rear position lights

Feux de position arrière

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Rear lights (trunk lid side), back-up lights

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. Pull the center section of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid trim.
    Feux arrière (côté couvercle du coffre), feux de recul
  3. (Back-up lights)

Disconnect the bulb electrical connector by pressing the connector tab with a finger and pulling the connector.

Feux de recul

  1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
  2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Rear lights (trunk lid side)

Feux arrière (côté couvercle du coffre)

Back-up lights

Feux de recul

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

License plate lights

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the headlight switch is off.
  2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in a soft cloth to avoid damaging the lens, then remove the lens by gently lifting the edge and prying with the flat-head screwdriver.
  3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
    Feux de plaque d'immatriculation

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Replacing the interior light bulbs

Overhead lights/front reading lights, rear reading light, vanity mirror lights, courtesy lights

  1. Wrap a small flat-head screwdriver in a soft cloth to avoid damaging the lens, then remove the lens by gently lifting the edge and prying with the flat-head screwdriver.
  2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Overhead lights/Front reading lights

Eclairages au pavillon/Lampes de lecture avant

Eclairages au pavillon/Lampes de lecture avant

Rear Map Light

Lampes de lecture arrière

Vanity mirror lights

Eclairages de miroir de pare-soleil

Courtesy Lights

Eclairages de courtoisie

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

Trunk light

  1. Press both sides of the lens cap and remove it.
  2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
    Eclairage de coffre

  1. Install the new bulb by performing the removal steps in reverse order.

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