NOTE:
When removing the light switch, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel. If the ignition is switched off from ON (engine on) with the driver's door closed, the steering wheel is locked. Therefore, perform the procedure in Steps 1 to 3 so that the steering wheel is not locked.
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine on).
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Switch the ignition to off.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
5. Remove the column cover..
6. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole in the position shown in the figure is visible.

7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

8. While pressing the light switch tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver, pull out the light switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the light switch tab and the start stop unit.

9. Remove the light switch.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Light Switch Inspection
ExteriorSae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting
into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driv ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
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