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
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.
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Right turn
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Right lane change
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OFF
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Left lane change
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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.
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A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
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.
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.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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 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.
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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.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (Some Models)
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).
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Indicator light
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
Horn
Horn
To sound the horn, press the 
mark on the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
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.
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The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
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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.
Programming the HomeLink System
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.
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.
Erasing Programmed HomeLink Buttons
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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).
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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.
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HomeLink button 3
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HomeLink button 1
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Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.
