Mazda CX-5 2021 Owner's Manual page 564

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for

the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼ Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
LED type
Headlights/Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights/Parking lights

(Type A)
Front side-marker lights (Type A)

*
Fog lights

Brake lights (Type A)

Taillights (Type A)

Reverse lights

High-mount brake light

Side turn signal lights

Rear side-marker lights (Type A)

License plate lights

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
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*Some models.
Bulb type
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
Refer to Hood on page 6-18.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights (Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
using a flathead screwdriver and