Switches and Controls

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.

 

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• 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

1. The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

 

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• 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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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.

When the power switch is switched ON, and regardless of the headlight position, the headlights switch to high beams while the lever is being pulled.

1. OFF

2. Headlight flashing

The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released.

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.

 

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

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.

1. Right turn

2. Right lane change

3. OFF

4. Left lane change

5. 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.

 

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• 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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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.

After releasing the turn signal lever from the halfway point, the turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The operation can be canceled by moving the lever in the direction opposite to which it was operated.

 

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The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to on/off using the personalization function.

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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Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever up or down.

1. Indicator light

1. 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).

1. Switch

2. Higher sensitivity

3. Center position

4. 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.

  

• 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.

• 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:

  • The area of the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.

  • 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The auto-wiper control functions can be turned off.

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

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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.

1. OFF

2. 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.

• 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.

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If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The rear window wiper and washer can be used when the power switch is switched ON.

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch.

Switch Position	Wiper operation
	Spray washer fluid and operate the rear wiper
ON	Normal
INT	Intermittent
OFF	Stop
	Spray washer fluid and operate the rear wiper

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/washer switch to either of the position. After the switch is released, the washer will stop.

 

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While the windshield washers are operating (from the time the wiper lever is pulled until the washer fluid stops spraying), the rear window washer does not spray washer fluid even if you operate the switch.

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If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

1. 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.

• 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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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

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).

1. Indicator light

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

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.

• 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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