CAUTION:
If the front fog light aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not adjust correctly. Adjust the front fog light aiming with the vehicle under the following conditions:
No occupants inside vehicle
Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools not loaded
Tire pressure is at specification.
Park the vehicle on level ground
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Make a screen as shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
2. Seat one person in the driver’s seat.
3. Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the center of the front fog light is 3 m {9.8 ft}
away from the wall.
4. Measure the height at the center of the front fog light.
NOTE:
Since the height of the vehicle varies depending on the vehicle situation, measure the height of the center of the front fog light using the actual vehicle.
5. Align the center of the front fog light with the center of the screen.
6. Block the light of the other front fog light using a partition.
7. Start the engine.
NOTE:
If servicing is performed when the engine is stopped and the front fog light illuminates, it could result in a discharged battery. For the aiming adjustment, start the engine and perform servicing while the engine is idling.
8. Turn the front fog lights on.
9. Verify that the brightness border line of the front fog light is at the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
If the brightness border line is not at the position indicated on the adjustment screen, perform the following adjustment.
Loosen the bolt.
Loosen the screw.
Move the front fog light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to adjust the brightness border line to the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
Tighten the screw and bolt.
Mazdaspeed3
1. Make a screen as shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
2. Seat one person in the driver’s seat.
3. Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the center of the front fog light is 3 m {9.8 ft}
away from the wall.
4. Measure the height at the center of the front fog light.
NOTE:
Since the height of the vehicle varies depending on the vehicle situation, measure the height of the center of the front fog light using the actual vehicle.
5. Align the center of the front fog light with the center of the screen.
6. Block the light of the other front fog light using a partition.
7. Start the engine.
NOTE:
If servicing is performed when the engine is stopped and the front fog light illuminates, it could result in a discharged battery. For the aiming adjustment, start the engine and perform servicing while the engine is idling.
8. Turn the front fog lights on.
9. Verify that the brightness border line of the front fog light is at the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
If the brightness border line is not at the position indicated on the adjustment screen, perform the following adjustment.
Loosen the bolt.
Loosen the screw.
Move the front fog light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to adjust the brightness border line to the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
Tighten the screw and bolt.
Fuel Filter (High Pressure) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel
can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel
Line Safety Procedure”, while referring to ...
Before Service Precaution [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damag ...
Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is can ...