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.
Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the brake hose is installed to the caliper on the vehicle, the tool cannot
be installed correctly resulting in brake fluid leakage due to improper installation.
Therefore, remove the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when removing
the caliper or brake hose, and tig ...
Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
3. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal,
and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows
to the wind ...
Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ic ...