Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Flashing the Headlights
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.
Lane-Change Signals
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.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes 3 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).
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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.
If the windshield wipers are operated under cold weather conditions or during snowfall, they could stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield. If the windshield wipers stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield, park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper switch off, and then remove the accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is turned to another position other than OFF, the wipers will operate. If the wipers do not operate even though the wiper switch is turned to a position other than OFF, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever up or down.
With intermittent wiper
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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Operation while pulling up lever |
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Stop |
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Intermittent |
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Low speed |
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High speed |
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring.
With auto-wiper control
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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Operation while pulling up lever |
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Stop |
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Auto control |
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Low speed |
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High speed |
Auto-wiper control (Some Models)
When the wiper lever is in the 
position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity (slower response).
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Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly.
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When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:-
If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
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If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or inside the vehicle.
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 (when it is most likely that the engine is left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
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Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
to the position while driving activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount. -
The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about －10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
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If the windshield is coated with water repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and the auto-wiper control may not operate properly.
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If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or matter containing salt water) adheres to the windshield above the rain sensor, or if the windshield is iced, it could cause the wipers to move automatically. However, if the wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will stop operation. In this case, set the wiper lever to the low speed position or high speed position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
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If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate automatically from the effect of strong light sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor. It is recommended that the auto-wiper lever be switched to the position other than when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions. -
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 auto-wiper control functions can be turned off. Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper.
Mirror Defogger (Some Models)
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in conjunction with the rear window defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch (Search).
Hazard Warning Flasher
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 and all the turn signals will flash. The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously.
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The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
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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.
Reprogramming the HomeLink system
To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps:
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Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. DO NOT release the button.
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The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with “Programming” - step 1.
Erasing Programmed HomeLink Buttons
To erase the existing programming from all three operating channels, press and hold the two outside buttons (
, 
) on the auto-dimming mirror until the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after approximately 10 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been erased when you resell the vehicle.
Programming the HomeLink System
The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons which can be individually selected and programmed using the transmitters for current, on-market devices as follows:
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Press and release the HomeLink button you would like to program. The indicator light flashes slowly in amber when the button is pressed.
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Hold the hand-held transmitter 2.5 to 7.5 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the HomeLink button you would like to program while keeping the indicator light in view.
Depending on the hand-held transmitter, it may be easier to do the programming by holding it 15 to 20 cm (6 to 7.8 in) away from the HomeLink button.
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Press the hand-held transmitter button continuously until the indicator light changes from amber (flashing) to green (on/flashing).
Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section.
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Press the HomeLink button again to check if the programming has been completed.
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If the indicator light remains on in green, the programming is complete and the device becomes operational.
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If the indicator light flashes rapidly in green, firmly press and hold the Homelink button and release it after two seconds have passed. Repeat this process up to three times to complete the programming. The device becomes operational and programming is complete. If the device does not operate, go to the next step.
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At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit.
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Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)
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Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the Homelink button, and then release it after two seconds have passed. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process.
Press the programmed HomeLink button and make sure that the HomeLink System operates.
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If the status indicator arrows are flashing, refer to Garage Door Two-Way Communication.
To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, go back to Step 1 of Programming the HomeLink System and repeat the procedure.
For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or the HomeLink toll-free hotline at 1-800-355-3515 (for calls placed outside of the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico, international rates will apply and may differ based on landline or mobile phone).
