Mazda MX-5 (2022 year). Manual in english

Maintenance and Care

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^ The top of the fluid level is lower than E

Washer Fluid

(if equipped).

▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain

water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is

dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it

will dirty the windshield, affect your

visibility, and could result in an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze

Use plain water if washer fluid is

Protection in Cold Weather:

unavailable.

Operating your vehicle in temperatures

But use only washer fluid in cold weather

below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid

to prevent it from freezing.

without anti-freeze protection is dangerous

as it could cause impaired windshield

vision and result in an accident. In cold

weather, always use washer fluid with

anti-freeze protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict the

use of volatile organic compounds

(VOCs), which are commonly used as

anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A

washer fluid with limited VOC content

should be used only if it provides adequate

freeze resistance for all regions and

climates in which the vehicle will be

operated.

Add washer fluid under any of the

following conditions.

^ The top of the fluid level is low.

^ The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning

Indication/Warning Light (if equipped)

turns on.

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Body Lubrication

Wiper Blades

All moving points of the body, such as

door and hood hinges and locks, should be

CAUTION

lubricated each time the engine oil is

changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on

¾ Hot waxes applied by automatic car

locks during cold weather.

washers have been known to affect the

wiper's ability to clean windows.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch

¾ To prevent damage to the wiper blades,

keeps the hood from opening when the

do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint

primary latch is released.

thinner, or other solvents on or near

them.

¾ When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position and the ignition is switched ON,

the wipers may move automatically in

the following cases:

¾ If the windshield above the rain sensor

is touched.

¾ If the windshield above the rain sensor

is wiped with a cloth.

¾ If the windshield is struck with a hand

or other object.

¾ If the rain sensor is struck with a hand

or other object from inside the vehicle.

Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers

as it may cause injury, or damage the

wipers. When washing or servicing the

vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in

the OFF position.

Contamination of either the windshield or

the blades with foreign matter can reduce

wiper effectiveness. Common sources are

insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments

used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly, clean

the window and blades with a good

cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse

thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if

necessary.

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▼ Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades

Tilt the blade assembly and remove it

from the arm.

When the wipers no longer clean well, the

blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper arms and

other components, do not try to sweep the

wiper arm by hand.

NOTE

When raising both windshield wiper arms,

raise the driver's side wiper arm first.

CAUTION

When lowering the wiper arms, slowly

lower the wiper arm from the passenger's

To prevent damage to the windshield

side first while supporting it with your

let the wiper arm down easily, do not

hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms

let it slap down on the windshield.

could damage the wiper arm and blade,

Pull down the blade rubber and slide it

and may scratch or crack the windshield.

out of blade holder.

Replace the wiper blades using the

following procedure.

(Type A)

1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Open the clip and slide the blade

Remove the metal stiffeners from each

assembly in the direction of the arrow.

blade rubber and install them in the

new blade.

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CAUTION

¾ Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.

To prevent damage to the windshield

You need to use them again.

let the wiper arm down easily, do not

¾ If the metal stiffeners are switched,

let it slap down on the windshield.

the blade's wiping efficiency could be

2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull

reduced.

until the tabs are free of the metal

So do not use the driver's side metal

support.

stiffeners on the passenger's side, or

vice versa.

Metal support

¾ Be sure to reinstall the metal

stiffeners in the new blade rubber so

that the curve is the same as it was in

the old blade rubber.

Tab

6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each

blade rubber and install them in the

new blade.

(Type B)

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade

assembly to expose the plastic locking

clip.

Compress the clip and slide the

assembly downward; then lift it off the

arm.

Plastic locking clip

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CAUTION

¾ Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.

You need to use them again.

¾ If the metal stiffeners are switched,

the blade's wiping efficiency could be

reduced.

So do not use the driver's side metal

stiffeners on the passenger's side, or

vice versa.

¾ Be sure to reinstall the metal

stiffeners in the new blade rubber so

that the curve is the same as it was in

the old blade rubber.

4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

NOTE

Install the blade so that the tabs are

toward the bottom of the wiper arm.

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Battery

WARNING

Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to

ensure safe and correct handling:

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which

could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal

battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.

Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on

the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or

wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries

if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

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Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to

contact the positive (

) or negative (

) terminal of the battery when working near a battery.

Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact the vehicle body:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during

normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery

can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away

from open battery cells.

Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is

produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during

normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery

can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away

from open battery cells.

NOTE

Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.

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▼ Battery Maintenance

Key Battery Replacement

If the buttons on the transmitter are

inoperable and the operation indicator

light does not flash, the battery may be

dead.

Replace with a new battery before the

transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

¾ Make sure the battery is installed

To get the best service from a battery:

correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it

is not installed correctly.

^ Keep it securely mounted.

¾ When replacing the battery, be careful

^ Keep the top clean and dry.

not to touch any of the internal circuitry

^ Keep terminals and connections clean,

and electrical terminals, bend the

tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or

electrical terminals, or get dirt in the

terminal grease.

transmitter as the transmitter could be

^ Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately

damaged.

with a solution of water and baking

¾ There is the danger of explosion if the

soda.

battery is not correctly replaced.

^ If the vehicle will not be used for an

¾ Dispose of used batteries according to

extended time, disconnect the battery

the following instructions.

cables and charge the battery every 6

weeks.

¾ Insulate the plus and minus terminals

of the battery using cellophane or

▼ Battery Replacement

equivalent tape.

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for

¾ Never disassemble.

battery replacement.

¾ Never throw the battery into fire or

water.

¾ Never deform or crush.

¾ Replace only with the same type battery

(CR2032 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the

Press in the tab to unlock the upper

battery power is low:

cover.

^ The KEY indicator light (green) flashes

in the instrument cluster for about 30

seconds after the engine is switched

OFF (for vehicles with a type A

instrument cluster (page 4-27), messages

are displayed in the instrument cluster).

^ The system does not operate and the

operation indicator light on the

transmitter does not flash when the

buttons are pressed.

^ The system's operational range is

Insert a tape-wrapped flathead

reduced.

screwdriver into the gap and slide it in

the direction of the arrow.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer, is recommended to prevent

damage to the key. If replacing the battery

by yourself, follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding

the knob in the direction of the arrow.

Twist the flathead screwdriver in the

direction of the arrow and remove the

upper cover.

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Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:

Tires

Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as

For reasons of proper performance, safety,

the correct tire air pressure cannot be

and better fuel economy, always maintain

maintained if the tire valve becomes

recommended tire inflation pressures and

damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this

stay within the recommended load limits

condition, the tire air pressure will decrease

and weight distribution.

which could result in a serious accident. Do

not use any part for the tire valve cap that

WARNING

is not a Mazda-genuine part.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly when the

Using Different Tire Types:

tires are cold. Maintain recommended

Driving your vehicle with different types of

pressures for the best ride, handling, and

tires is dangerous. It could cause poor

minimum tire wear.

handling and poor braking; leading to loss

Refer to the specification charts (page

of control.

9-9).

Except for the limited use of the temporary

NOTE

spare tire, use only the same type tires

(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four

^ Always check tire pressure when tires

wheels.

are cold.

^ Warm tires normally exceed

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

recommended pressures. Do not release

Using any other tire size than what is

air from warm tires to adjust the

specified for the vehicle (page 9-9) is

pressure.

dangerous. It could seriously affect ride,

^ Underinflation can cause reduced fuel

handling, ground clearance, tire clearance,

economy, uneven and accelerated tire

and speedometer calibration. This could

wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,

cause you to have an accident. Use only

which will deform the wheel and cause

tires that are the correct size specified for

separation of tire from rim.

the vehicle.

^ Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,

uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a

▼ Tire Inflation Pressure

greater possibility of damage from road

hazards.

WARNING

Keep your tire pressure at the correct

levels. If one frequently needs inflating,

have it inspected.

Always inflate the tires to the correct

pressure:

Overinflation or underinflation of tires is

dangerous. Adverse handling or

unexpected tire failure could result in a

serious accident.

Refer to Tires on page 9-9.

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▼ Tire Rotation

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and

damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused

by one or a combination of the following:

WARNING

^ Incorrect tire pressure

Rotate tires periodically:

^ Improper wheel alignment

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

^ Out-of-balance wheel

equalize tread wear for maintaining good

^ Severe braking

performance in handling and braking,

rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500

miles). However Mazda recommends to

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to

rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help

specification (page 9-9) and inspect the

increase tire life and distribute wear more

lug nuts for tightness.

evenly.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page

CAUTION

6-4.

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires

that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or

During rotation, inspect them for correct

studs only from front to rear, not from side

balance.

to side. Tire performance will be reduced if

rotated from side to side.

(With limited-slip differential)

Do not use the following:

¾ Tires not of the designated size

¾ Tires of different sizes or types at the

same time

¾ Tires not sufficiently inflated

Forward

If these instructions are not followed, the

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)

rotation of the left and right wheels will be

spare tire in rotation.

different and will thus apply a constant

load on the limited-slip differential.

This will cause a malfunction.

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▼ Replacing a Tire

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when they

are not being used on the road. It is

WARNING

recommended that tires generally be

replaced when they are 6 years or older.

Always use tires that are in good condition:

Heat caused by hot climates or frequent

Driving with worn tires is dangerous.

high loading conditions can accelerate the

Reduced braking, steering, and traction

aging process. The period in which the tire

could result in an accident.

was manufactured (both week and year) is

indicated by a 4-digit number.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It

could cause poor handling and poor

▼ Replacing a Wheel

braking resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Mazda strongly recommends that you

WARNING

replace all four tires at the same time.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will

Always use wheels of the correct size on

appear as a solid band across the tread.

your vehicle:

Replace the tire when this happens.

Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.

Tread wear indicator

Braking and handling could be affected,

leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

¾ Tire fit

¾ Wheel and bearing life

New tread

Worn tread

¾ Ground clearance

¾ Snow-chain clearance

You should replace the tire before the band

¾ Speedometer calibration

crosses the entire tread.

¾ Headlight aim

¾ Bumper height

¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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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

Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then partially peel back

Headlights, Daytime running lights

the mudguard.

(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 lights (Bulb type)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

Turn the socket and bulb assembly

and the headlight switch is off.

counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

and remove the retainers.

Removal

Installation

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Front side-marker lights

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. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

4. Disconnect the connector from the unit

counterclockwise and remove it.

by pressing the tab on the connector

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

with your finger and pulling the

connector rearward.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

counterclockwise and remove it.

and remove the retainers, and then

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal

Installation

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse

4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on

order of the removal procedure.

the unit with your finger and pulling

the unit forward.

Side 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.

5. Detach the electrical connector from

the unit by pulling it to the rear.

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6. Install the new side turn signal unit in

3. Disconnect the connector from the unit

the reverse order of the removal

by pressing the tab on the connector

procedure.

with your finger and pulling the

connector downward.

Rear turn signal lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers and the trunk

end trim.

Removal

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers, and then

partially peel back the trunk side trim.

Installation

Removal

Installation

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5. To provide a hole for inserting a finger

6. Apply protective tape as shown in the

to remove the rear combination lamp

figure. Otherwise, the rear combination

unit later in the procedure, pinch the

lamp unit will contact the body and

top and bottom of the grommet shown

may scratch or damage it.

in the figure and press it out of the hole

Always apply three layers of protective

in the direction of the rear combination

tape to the area indicated in the figure.

lamp unit.

Protective tape

Rear combination

lamp unit

Grommet

Area specifically in need

Rear combination lamp

of protection

unit

CAUTION

Body

Grommet

¾ Do not use tape with strong adhesive

strength. Otherwise, the vehicle paint

may peel off.

¾ Always apply three layers of

protective tape to the area indicated

in the figure. Otherwise, the body

may become scratched or damaged

when pulling out the rear

combination lamp unit.

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7. Remove the screw and nut.

9. After the hook is detached, pull out the

rear combination lamp unit in the

direction of the arrow and remove it.

Rear combination

Clip

lamp unit

Hook

8. To remove the rear combination lamp

unit, insert your finger from inside the

Grommet installation hole

trunk and into the hole from which the

grommet was removed in Step 5, and

while holding the lamp lens (round

CAUTION

part) of the rear combination lamp with

your hand, press the rear combination

Carefully pull out the rear combination

lamp unit until the hook detaches from

lamp unit when removing it from the

the clip.

body.

The wiring may become damaged if the

rear combination lamp unit is forcefully

Grommet installation

hole

pulled out.

10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Hook

Rear combination lamp unit

12. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Rear side-marker lights

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 reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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License plate lights

▼ Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

Overhead light

and the headlight switch is off.

1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with

2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on

a soft cloth to prevent damage to the

the unit with your finger and pulling

lens, and then remove the lens by

the unit downward.

carefully prying on the edge of the lens

with the flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Trunk light

Fuses

Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with

Your vehicle's electrical system is

a soft cloth to prevent damage to the

protected by fuses.

lens, and then remove the lens by

carefully prying on the edge of the lens

If any lights, accessories, or controls do

with the flathead screwdriver.

not 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

Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left

side

If the electrical system does not work, first

Disconnect the connector from the

inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.

unit.

Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and other switches are off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse

Replacing the fuses under the hood

puller provided on the fuse block

If the headlights or other electrical

located in the engine compartment.

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:

Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and other switches are off.

Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is

Remove the fuse block cover.

blown.

NOTE

If the lock is forcefully opened, the fuse

block cover may come in contact with

the frame when it is removed and

become scratched.

When removing the cover, remove it

slowly according to the following

procedure.

Normal

Blown

Disengage the rear lock by

pressing down on the front tab with

your fingers.

Insert a new fuse of the same

Remove the front tab while slightly

amperage rating, and make sure it fits

lifting the front of the cover.

tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an

expert install it. Consult 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 AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.

CAUTION

Always replace a fuse with a genuine

Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same

rating. Otherwise you may damage the

electric system.

Reinstall the cover and make sure that

it is securely installed.

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3. Remove the cover while lifting it

WARNING

and sliding it to the rear.

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.

3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is

4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that

blown, replace it with a new one of the

it is securely installed.

same amperage rating.

Normal

Blown

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▼ Fuse Panel Description

Fuse block (Engine compartment)

FUSE

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

RATING

ENG IG3

5 A

ENG IG2

5 A

HORN2

7.5 A

Horn

C/U IG1

15 A

For protection of various circuits

ENG IG1

7.5 A

Engine control system

INTERIOR

15 A

Overhead light

ENG B

7.5 A

Engine control system

AUDIO2

15 A

Audio system

METER1

10 A

Instrument cluster

SRS1

7.5 A

Air bag

RADIO

7.5 A

Audio system

ENGINE3

20 A

ENGINE1

10 A

Engine control system

ENGINE2

15 A

Engine control system

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FUSE

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

RATING

AUDIO1

25 A

Audio system

A/C MAG

7.5 A

Air conditioner

AT PUMP

20 A

Transmission control system^*

H/L HI

15 A

Transmission control system^*

D LOCK

25 A

Power door locks

H/L RH

20 A

Headlight (RH)

ENG B2

7.5 A

Engine control system

TAIL

20 A

Taillights, License plate lights, Parking lights

DRL

15 A

ROOM

25 A

Overhead light

FOG

15 A

H/CLEAN

20 A

STOP

10 A

Brake lights

HORN

15 A

Horn

H/L LH

20 A

Headlight (LH)

ABS/DSC S

30 A

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

HAZARD

15 A

Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights

FUEL PUMP

15 A

Fuel system

ENG B3

5 A

WIPER

20 A

Windshield wipers

CABIN B

50 A

For protection of various circuits

ENG SUB

30 A

Engine control system

ABS/DSC M

50 A

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

EVVT

20 A

Engine control system

A/R PUMP

EVPS

30 A

Brake control system

FAN1

30 A

Cooling fan

FAN2

40 A

ENG.MAIN

40 A

Engine control system

EPS

60 A

Power steering system

DEFOG

30 A

Rear window defogger

IG2

30 A

For protection of various circuits

INJECTOR

30 A

HEATER

40 A

Air conditioner

*Some models.

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FUSE

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

RATING

ENGINE4

20 A

Engine control system

Fuse block (Left side)

FUSE

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

RATING

RHT R

30 A

Retractable hardtop (RH)^*

RHT L

30 A

Retractable hardtop (LH)^*

ENGINE6

10 A

Engine control system

F.OUTLET

15 A

Accessory sockets

AT IND

7.5 A

AT shift indicator^*

MIRROR

7.5 A

Power control mirror

R_DECK R

30 A

Retractable hardtop (RH)^*

R_DECK L

30 A

Retractable hardtop (LH)^*

F.WASHER

15 A

Windshield washer

P.WINDOW

30 A

Power windows

SRS2/ESCL

15 A

Electronic steering lock

SEAT WARM

20 A

Seat warmer^*

M.DEF

7.5 A

Mirror defogger^*

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*Some models.

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,

Exterior Care

Insects, or Tree Sap

The paintwork on your Mazda represents

Occurrence

the latest technical developments in

composition and methods of application.

Bird droppings contain acids. If these are

not removed they can eat away the clear

Environmental hazards, however, can

and color base coat of the vehicle's

harm the paint's protective properties, if

paintwork.

proper care is not taken.

When insects stick to the paint surface and

Here are some examples of possible

decompose, corrosive compounds form.

damage, with tips on how to prevent them.

These can erode the clear and color base

coat of the vehicle's paintwork if they are

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or

not removed.

Industrial Fallout

Occurrence

Tree sap will harden and adhere

permanently to the paint finish. If you

Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions

scratch the sap off while it is hard, some

drift into the air and mix with rain or dew

vehicle paint could come off with it.

to form acids. These acids can settle on a

vehicle's finish. As the water evaporates,

Prevention

the acid becomes concentrated and can

It is necessary to have your Mazda washed

damage the finish.

and waxed to preserve its finish according

And the longer the acid remains on the

to the instructions in this section. This

surface, the greater the chance is for

should be done as soon as possible.

damage.

Prevention

Bird droppings can be removed with a soft

sponge and water. If you are traveling and

It is necessary to wash and wax your

these are not available, a moistened tissue

vehicle to preserve its finish according to

may also take care of the problem. The

the instructions in this section. These steps

cleaned area should be waxed according to

should be taken immediately after you

the instructions in this section.

suspect that acid rain has settled on your

Insects and tree sap are best removed with

vehicle's finish.

a soft sponge and water or a commercially

available chemical cleaner.

Another method is to cover the affected

area with dampened newspaper for 1 to 2

hours. After removing the newspaper,

rinse off the loosened debris with water.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Water Marks

^ Chipped paint can lead to rust forming

on your Mazda. Before this happens,

Occurrence

repair the damage by using Mazda

Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can

touch-up paint according to the

contain harmful minerals such as salt and

instructions in this section. Failure to

lime. If moisture containing these minerals

repair the affected area could lead to

settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the

serious rusting and expensive repairs.

minerals will concentrate and harden to

form white rings. The rings can damage

Follow all label and container directions

your vehicle's finish.

when using a chemical cleaner or polish.

Prevention

Read all warnings and cautions.

It is necessary to wash and wax your

▼ Maintaining the Finish

vehicle to preserve its finish according to

Washing

the instructions in this section. These steps

should be taken immediately after you find

water marks on your vehicle's finish.

CAUTION

Paint Chipping

¾ When the ignition is switched ON and

Occurrence

the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,

the windshield wipers may operate

Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown

automatically in the following cases:

in the air by another vehicle's tires hits

your vehicle.

¾ The area of the windshield above the

rain sensor is touched or wiped with a

How to avoid paint chipping

cloth.

Keeping a safe distance between you and

¾ The windshield or the rain sensor area

the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of

in the cabin is hit.

having your paint chipped by flying

When the ignition is switched ON and

gravel.

the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,

NOTE

do not touch the windshield or the

windshield wipers Otherwise, the

^ The paint chipping zone varies with the

speed of the vehicle. For example, when

windshield wipers will operate

traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint

automatically which could catch your

chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).

fingers or damage the windshield wipers.

When removing ice or snow, or cleaning

^ In low temperatures a vehicle's finish

hardens. This increases the chance of

the windshield, always make sure the

paint chipping.

wiper lever is in the OFF position.

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