Switches and Controls

Headlights

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

When the taillights, parking lights, and the license plate lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

Do not leave the headlights and exterior lights on while the EV system is turned off. Otherwise, the battery power could be depleted.
Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-hand traffic).

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Power switch position	ACC or OFF				ON
Switch Position	OFF^*1	AUTO			OFF^*1	AUTO
Headlights	Off	Off	Off	Off	Auto^2^4		Auto^3^4	On
Daytime running lights	Off	Off	Off	Off				Off
Taillights Parking lights License plate lights	Off	Off	On	Off				On

The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.
During the daytime, the daytime running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically.
During the daytime, the daytime running lights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically.
When the light switch is switched to the OFF position while the vehicle is stopped, all of the lights that are turned on turn off. When the light switch is switched from a position other than to the position while the vehicle is stopped, the daytime running lights or the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the lights that are turned off turn on again.

Auto-light control

When the power switch is switched ON, the light sensor detects the brightness of the surrounding area and the headlights and the exterior lights turn on/off automatically according to the surrounding brightness. When the power switch is switched OFF, the headlights and the exterior lights turn off automatically.

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. If the wiper lever is in the AUTO position with the power switch switched ON, the wipers may operate automatically. Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers. Otherwise, it could cause injury or damage to the windshield wipers. When cleaning the windshield (especially when removing snow or ice with the power switch switched ON (EV system on)), make sure that the wiper switch is turned off. If the wipers are operated, it could cause a problem with the windshield wiper or damage the wiper blade.

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

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

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Coming Home Light

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 power switch switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam headlights turn on.

The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed after all of the doors are closed.

The time until the headlights turn off after all of the doors are closed can be changed.

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

Power switch: OFF
Headlight switch: AUTO, , or

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

Lock button
Unlock button

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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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.

Front seat		Rear seat	Load	Illumination angle (number)
Driver	Passenger	Rear seat	Load	Illumination angle (number)
×	―	―	―	0
×	×	―	―	0
×	×	×	―	1
×	×	×	×	2
×	―	―	×	2.5

×: Yes

―: No

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The turn and lane-change signals can be used when the power switch is switched ON.

Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position.

Right turn
Right lane change
OFF
Left lane change
Left turn

The turn signal indicators in the instrument cluster flash according to the operation of the turn signal lever to show which signal is working.

There may be a problem with the turn signal lights if they do not flash but remain turned on, or they flash abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.

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

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Windshield Wipers and Washer

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

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.

Indicator light

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.
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.

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Horn

To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel.

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.

The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
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.

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HomeLink Wireless Control System (Some Models)

HomeLink Wireless Control System

HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

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The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built-in component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming mirror activates garage doors, gates and other devices surrounding your home.

Indicator light
HomeLink button

Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature:

Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards is dangerous. (This includes garage doors manufactured before April 1, 1982.)

Using these garage door openers can increase the risk of serious injury or death. For further information, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Always check the areas surrounding garage doors and gates for people or obstructions before programming or during operation of the HomeLink system:

Programming or operating the HomeLink system without verifying the safety of areas surrounding garage doors and gates is dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident and serious injury if someone were to be hit.

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

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Gate operator/Canadian Programming

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 are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the programming procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 of Programming the HomeLink System with the following:

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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While the indicator light is flashing in amber, press the button on the hand-held transmitter for 2 seconds and release it repeatedly until the indicator light changes from amber to green.

Go back to Step 4 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the procedure.

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:

Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. DO NOT release the button.
After 20 seconds, the indicator light flashes in amber. After the indicator light flashes, release the HomeLink button.
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.

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Erasing Programmed HomeLink Buttons

All of the programmed HomeLink buttons are reset. Individual buttons cannot be reset, however, individual buttons can be reprogrammed. For individual button reprogramming, refer to Reprogramming the HomeLink System (Search).
Verify that the programming has been erased if you resell the vehicle.

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Press the two outer HomeLink buttons continuously at the same time until the indicator light flashes.
1. HomeLink button 3
2. HomeLink button 1
Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.

Garage Door Two-Way Communication

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).

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:

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: