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Headlights
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Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
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For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
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A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
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If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off (if equipped) approximately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
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To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
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Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Daytime running lights |
On*1 |
Off |
On*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
Off/On*2 |
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It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
With auto-light control
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Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Daytime running lights |
On*2 |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off |
On*2 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination |
Off |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off/On*3 |
On |
On |
On |
Off/On*3 |
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The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.
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It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).
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Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
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The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow ― when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running.
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The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the
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The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search).
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The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
