Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet
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Check under the bonnet area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
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Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the bonnet.
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Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
When closing the bonnet, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be deformed.
Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Oil
Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as door and bonnet hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.
Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch keeps the bonnet from opening when the primary latch is released.
Battery
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 SULPHURIC 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 SULPHURIC 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.
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.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for a battery replacement purchase.
Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low beam)
Running lights/Position lights
Headlights (Wide-range low beam) (Some Models)
Running lights (Some Models)
Front fog lights (Some Models)
Front direction indicator lights
Position lights
Side direction indicator lights
Brake lights
Brake lights/Tail lights
Rear direction indicator lights
Reverse lights
Rear fog light (Left-hand drive model) (Some Models)
Rear fog light (Right-hand drive model) (Some Models)
High-mount brake light
Number plate lights
Overhead lights/Front map lights
Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)
Rear map lights
Luggage compartment light
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 pressurised 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.
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.
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To replace the bulb, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
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Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children.
