Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
Engine Oil Level (Search)
Engine Coolant Level (Search)
Brake and clutch Fluid Level (Search)
Washer Fluid Level (Search)
Battery Maintenance (Search)
Tyre Inflation Pressure (Search)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (Search), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the bonnet, make certain that you remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewellery or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire leading to an unexpected accident.
Always check that the bonnet is closed and securely locked:
A bonnet that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the bonnet.
Insert your hand into the bonnet opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the bonnet.
The lever is located a little to the left of centre when facing the vehicle.
Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the bonnet open.
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.
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.
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.
Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.
The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be performed using the following procedure:
Switch the ignition OFF.
Switch the ignition ON with the selector pressed, and press and hold the selector for about 5 seconds until the master warning light flashes.
After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the initialization is completed.
Headlights (High/Low beam)
Running lights
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)
Fog lights (Some Models)
Front direction indicator lights
Position lights
Side direction indicator lights
Brake lights (With LED headlights)
Tail lights (With LED headlights)
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Rear direction indicator lights
Tail lights (With LED headlights)
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light
Number plate lights
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)
Overhead lights (Rear)
Boot light (Saloon)
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)
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.
To replace the bulb, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children.
Headlights (With LED headlights, Running lights/Position lights (With LED headlights), Fog lights (Some Models)
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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right, and turn off engine.
Make sure the headlight switch is off.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Lift the bonnet.
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Front direction indicator lights, Position lights (With halogen headlights)
If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right, and turn off engine.
Make sure the headlight switch is off.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.
(Front direction indicator lights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front direction indicator lights
Position lights (With halogen headlights)
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Side direction indicator lights, Brake lights (With LED headlights), Tail lights (With LED headlights), High-mount brake light
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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Saloon
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Remove boot end trim.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Peel back the boot side trim.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Hatchback
(Left side)
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Remove the cover.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
(Right side)
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Turn the wing bolt and jack screw anticlockwise.
Remove the jack
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Rear direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen headlights)
Install the new bulb.
Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it.
Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.
If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
Install the cover in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Reverse lights
Saloon
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Peel back the boot lid trim.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Hatchback
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Remove the cover.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Number plate lights
Saloon
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Peel back the boot lid trim.
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Hatchback
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a flathead screwdriver.
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights, Overhead lights (Rear), Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)
Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
Overhead lights (Rear)
Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Boot light (Saloon)
Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)
Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.
Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.