Switches and Controls

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

1. High beam

2. Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is turned on.

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:

• Power switch: OFF

• Headlight switch: AUTO, , or

The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).

1. Lock button

2. 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.

• 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 OFF 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.

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.

×: Yes

―: No

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

The daytime running lights turn on automatically.

 

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(Except Canada)

The daytime running lights can be deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.

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The thermal filaments at the following positions heat up and facilitate the removal of snow accumulated on the windshield.

The windshield wiper de-icer operates in conjunction with the rear window defogger.

Press the rear window defogger switch when the power switch is switched ON to operate the windshield wiper de-icer (Search).

1. Indicator light

 

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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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• Verify that there is a remote control transmitter available for the device you would like to program.

Press the programmed HomeLink button to operate a programmed device.

To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. DO NOT release the button.

2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light flashes in amber. After the indicator light flashes, release the HomeLink button.

3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the procedure.

 

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If the programming has not been completed, the system returns to the previous programming.

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The garage door two-way communication is a function that communicates with the garage door opener and indicates whether the garages door is open or closed using the indicator lights in the rear view mirror. It can indicate the status of the garage door within a range up-to 250 m (820 ft).

 

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The communication range may shorten depending on obstructions.

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Programming two-way communication

Within five seconds after programming a new HomeLink button, both of the garage door status indicator lights will flash rapidly in green indicating that the garage door two-way communication has been established. If the garage door status indicator lights flash, the two-way communication programming is complete.

If the garage door status indicator lights do not flash, the two-way communication programming is not completed. For additional HomeLink information and programming videos, refer to the following Websites:

• www.HomeLink.com

• www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex

Operating the garage door two-way communication

By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2 at the same time for two seconds, the status of the garage door is indicated for about 3 seconds as follows:

1. HomeLink button 2

2. HomeLink button 1

Garage door status	Indicator light
Closing	Amber flashes
Opening	Amber flashes
Closed	Green turns on
Opened	Green turns on

 

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The programming will not be erased even if the battery is disconnected.

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