Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
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.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
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).
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
Daytime running lights |
On*1 |
Off |
On*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
Off/On*2 |
It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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
Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
Daytime running lights |
On*2 |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off |
On*2 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination |
Off |
Off |
Auto*1 |
Off/On*3 |
On |
On |
On |
Off/On*3 |
The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.
It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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).
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
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.
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 position.
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).
The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
Press the lever forward to turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position for the low beams.
The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates while the high beams are turned on.
Can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on). The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released.
The coming home light system turns on the headlights (low beams) when the lever is operated.
To turn on the system
When the lever is pulled with the ignition switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed after the doors are closed.
The time until the headlights turn off after all of the doors are closed can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
If no operations are done for 3 minutes after the lever is pulled, the headlights turn off.
The headlights turn off if the lever is pulled again while the headlights are illuminated.
The leaving home light system turns on the lights when the key unlock button is pressed while away from the vehicle.
To turn on the system
When the ignition switch and the headlight switch are as indicated below, the lights will illuminate when the transmitter unlock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal. The lights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
Ignition switch: off
Headlight switch: or
The following lights turn on when the leaving home light system is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights, License lights
Operation of the leaving home light system can be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
When the transmitter lock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal, the lights turn off.
When the headlight switch is in a position other than or
, the lights turn off.
The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turning on the headlights.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime.
The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the vehicle starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is shifted to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
Can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position.
The headlight switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the position or turn the headlight switch to the
or
position.
The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beams.
(With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the position and the headlight switch is in the
position, the fog lights will turn on when the headlights, the exterior lights and dashboard illumination turn on.
If an indicator light flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show which signal is working.
Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change―until the indicator flashes― and hold it there. It will return to the off position when released.
After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes three times. The operation can be cancelled by moving the lever in the direction opposite to which it was operated.
The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to operable/inoperable using the personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions:
Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windshield and block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the windshield is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the washer fluid.
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If they do not resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Wait until the weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper.
The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher switch and all the turn signals will flash. The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.