Switches and Controls

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

 

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• If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off 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.

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Without auto-light control

Switch Position
Ignition Position	ON	ACC or OFF	ON	ACC or OFF	ON	ACC or OFF
Headlights	Off	Off	Off	Off	On	On*2
Daytime running lights	On*1	Off	On*1	Off	Off	Off
Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights	Off	Off	On	On*2	On	On*2

1. The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

2. The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

With auto-light control

Switch Position
Ignition Position	ON	ACC or OFF	ON	ACC or OFF	ON	ACC or OFF	ON	ACC or OFF
Headlights	Off	Off	Auto*2	Auto*4	Off	Off	On	On*5
Daytime running lights	On*1	Off	On*3	Off	On*1	Off	Off	Off
Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights	Off	Off	Auto*2	Auto*4	On	On*5	On	On*5

1. The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

2. The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

3. The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the auto light function.

4. The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

5. The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

Auto-light control (Some Models)

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 and other exterior lights on or off.

 

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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.

  

• 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 could be damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.

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• The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time 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.

• If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in , and the wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.

• The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.

  Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

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The headlights switch between high and low beams by moving the lever forward or backward.

When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is 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 turns on the headlights (low beams) when the lever is operated.

To turn on the lights

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.

 

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• 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.

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The leaving home light turns on the lights when the transmitter unlock button is pressed while away from the vehicle.

The following lights turn on when the leaving home light is operated.

Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights, License lights.

To turn on the lights

When the ignition switch and the headlight switch are in the following conditions, the headlights will illuminate when the transmitter unlock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal. The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).

• Ignition switch: off

• Headlight switch: or or

 

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• Operation of the leaving home light 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 headlights turn off.

• When the headlight switch is turned to the position, the headlights turn off.

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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.

Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime.

The daytime running lights turn on when the vehicle is driven and turn off when the parking brake is operated or the selector lever is shifted to the P position.

 

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(Except Canada)

The daytime running lights can be deactivated.

Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

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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.

 

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The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to operable/inoperable using the personalization function.

Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

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Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.

 

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If the windshield washer is turned on when the windshield wipers are not operating, the windshield wipers operate a few times.

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If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission ― which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the “Programming” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace “Programming HomeLink” step 3 with the following:

 

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If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible overheating.

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Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.)

Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to complete.