NOTE:
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating the brake/taillight bulbs or a period of time has elapsed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.
4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.
5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connectors.
7. Remove the nuts.
8. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When the rear combination light is removed from the body, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the body. Otherwise, the body could interfere with the rear combination light and cause scratching or damage to the body.
9. Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove the rear combination light hook from the clip.
10. Pull out the rear combination light pin.
11. Remove the rear combination light.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
AWD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
• AWD provides excellent drivability
on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
• A system malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Light ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Front Brake (Disc)
Purpose/Function
Large diameter, ventilated disc type front brakes with a 297 mm {11.7 in}
diameter and 28 mm {1.1 in} thickness have been adopted, improving braking force
and fade resistance.
Construction
Operation
When brake fluid is applied, the piston equipped on o ...