Fuses; Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care- Page 459

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

 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 will be melted.

  If the same fuse blows again, avoid using 
that system and consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

 Fuse  Replacement

            Replacing  the  fuses  on  the  vehicle's  left 
side

    If the electrical system does not work, fi rst 
inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.

   1.   Make sure the ignition is switched off, 

and other switches are off.

   2.   Open  the  fuse  panel  cover.

   3.   Pull the fuse straight out with the 

fuse puller provided on the fuse block 
located in the engine compartment.

   4.   Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is 

blown.

Normal

Blown

   5.   Insert a new fuse of the same amperage 

rating, and make sure it fi ts tightly. If 
it does not fi t tightly, have an expert 
install it. We recommend an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.

If you have no spare fuses, borrow one 
of the same rating from a circuit not 
essential to vehicle operation, such as 
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.

CAUTION

  Always replace a fuse with a genuine 
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same 
rating. Otherwise you may damage 
the electric system.