Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and low beams by moving the lever forward or backward.
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High beam
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Low beam
When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is turned on.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
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 Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).
Manual type
When adjusting the illumination angle of the headlights, refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart.
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Front seat |
Rear seat |
Load |
Illumination angle (number) |
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Driver |
Passenger |
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× |
― |
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0 |
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× |
× |
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0 |
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× |
× |
× |
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1 |
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× |
× |
× |
× |
2 |
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× |
― |
― |
× |
2.5 |
×: Yes
―: No
Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime.
The daytime running lights turn on automatically.
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
The windshield wipers and washer can be used when the power switch is switched ON.
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When the wipers are not used during freezing temperatures or for a long time, the wiper rubber may adhere to the glass. If the wipers are operated while adhered to the glass, it could damage the wiper rubber and motor.
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If the wipers are operated while the glass is dry, the glass could be scratched and the wiper rubber damaged. When the glass is dry, spray washer fluid before operating the wipers.
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If the amount of washer fluid spray is insufficient, do not use the washer switch. If the washer switch continues to be operated with no washer fluid being sprayed, it could lead to pump damage.
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.
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Indicator light
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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MIST |
Operation while pulling up lever |
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OFF |
Stop |
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AUTO*1 |
Auto control |
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LO |
Low speed |
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HI |
High speed |
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When the wiper lever is switched to the AUTO position, the indicator light turns on.
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO 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 (+ direction) for higher sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward (- direction) for less sensitivity (slower response).
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Switch
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Higher sensitivity
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Center position
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Less sensitivity
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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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Before lifting the windshield wiper blades off the windshield, always follow the procedure for moving the windshield wiper blades. Otherwise, a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades (Search) section for the procedure on how to move the windshield wiper blades to the service position.
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When the power switch is switched ON and the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the windshield wipers may operate automatically in the following cases:
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The area of the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
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The windshield or the rain sensor area in the cabin is hit.
When the power switch is switched ON and the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, do not touch the windshield or the windshield wipers Otherwise, the windshield wipers will operate automatically which could catch your fingers or damage the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or cleaning the windshield, always make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position.
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Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount.
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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 AUTO 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 OFF position other than when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions.
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If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, 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.
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The auto-wiper control functions can be turned off.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Rear Window Washer
position. After the switch is released, the washer will stop.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger can be used when the power switch is switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger operates for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.
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Indicator light
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Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defogger grid inside the window.
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This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.
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The rear window defogger operation time can be changed from 15 minutes to continuous operation. When the operation time has been switched to continuous operation, by pressing the switch, the rear window defogger will continue to operate until the power switch is switched OFF.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
