Switches and Controls
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.
Leaving Home Light
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 plate lights.
To turn on the lights
The headlights and the exterior lights turn on when the unlock switch on the key is pressed and the vehicle receives the key signal with the power switch and the headlight switch under the following conditions:
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Power switch: OFF
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Headlight switch: AUTO,
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The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
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Lock button
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Unlock button
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Operation of the leaving home light can be turned on or off.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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When the transmitter lock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal, the headlights turn off.
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When the headlight switch is turned to the OFF position, the headlights turn off.
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.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn and lane-change signals can be used when the power switch is switched ON.
Windshield Washer
Pull the wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid and operate the windshield wipers several times. The washer fluid is sprayed only while the windshield wipers move out of their stowed positions to the point where they start reversing back.
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OFF
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Washer
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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 you pull the wiper lever while the windshield wipers are reversing back to their stowed positions, the next time the washer fluid is sprayed is during the next cycle.
If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Rear Window Defogger
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.
Mirror Defogger (Some Models)
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in conjunction with the rear window defogger.
Press the rear window defogger switch when the power switch is switched ON to operate the mirror defoggers (Search).
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Indicator light
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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Indicator light
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HomeLink button
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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.
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Indicator light
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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).
Operating the HomeLink System
Press the programmed HomeLink button to operate a programmed device.
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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After 20 seconds, the indicator light flashes in amber. After the indicator light flashes, release the HomeLink button.
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Go back to Step 2 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the procedure.
If the programming has not been completed, the system returns to the previous programming.
