2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 307
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page307 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (307,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing a Headlight Bulb 1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the hood and find the high and low beam bulbs in the rear of the headlight unit. The outboard bulb is the LOW beam, and the inboard one is the HIGH beam. Refer to Light Bulbs on page 8-32. 3. If you are changing the right headlight bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left headlight bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 4. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit. Never touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen bulbs. Children and Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way. Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. Installation 8-33 Form No.8U58-EA-05J