Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * , Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
- 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 (Front) *
Overhead lights (Rear) *
Vanity mirror lights
- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure
Trunk light (4–Door)
- 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 (5–Door)
- 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.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With xenon fusion
headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Headlights (With h ...
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element w ...
Other materials:
Interior Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Rear scuff plate.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. ...
Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, inspect the parking brake le ...
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatic ...
