Light Switch
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Light Switch
Do not cover the light sensor by applying stickers or labels to the windshield. Otherwise the sensor cannot detect the surrounding light correctly.

How to Use the Light Switch
Headlights which do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction have been adopted. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights even when traveling temporarily in a country where vehicles are driven on the right-hand side of the road.
Using the Lights Automatically
Using the Auto Light (Some Models)
Make sure that the light switch is in the AUTO position.

The daytime running lights turn on automatically when it is bright, and the headlights, parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically when it is dark.
When the parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights are turned on, the parking lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
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If the surroundings remain dark for several minutes even during daytime, the light sensor determines that it is nighttime, and the lights may not turn off immediately even if the surroundings become bright.
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The illumination timing for the headlights can be changed.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Using the Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights turn on while driving in bright surroundings such as during the day.
(Only in regions where daytime running lights are not mandatory)
The daytime running lights can be set so that they do not to turn on.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Using the Lights Manually
Using the Parking lights, Taillights, Side-Marker Lights, and License Plate Lights
(The vehicle power is switched to ON)

The parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and license plate lights turn on, and the parking lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
When the vehicle power is switched from ON to OFF, the parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights are turned on by the auto headlight off function for a certain period of time.
(The vehicle power is switched to ACC or OFF)

The parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and license plate lights turn on, and the parking lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
The parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights are turned on by the auto headlight off function for a certain period of time.
Do not leave the lights on while the engine is turned off. Otherwise, the lead-acid battery power could be depleted.
Using the Headlights

The headlights, parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights turn on, and the parking lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
Switching the Headlights to High Beams

The headlights are switched to high beams and the headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
When the lever is returned to its original position, the headlights are switched to low beams.
Flash-to-pass

While the lever is being operated, the headlight high beams turn on and the headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
Turning off the Lights
Turn the light switch to the OFF position when the vehicle is stopped.

(With Auto Light)
The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.
All the lights that are turned on turn off, and the parking lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights. 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 Lights Warning Light (Search).
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
Coming Home Light
After the vehicle power is switched OFF, the headlights can be turned on for a while.
Using the coming home light
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Switch the vehicle power to ACC or OFF.
The headlights turn on, and then turn off when any of the following conditions is met.
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A certain amount of time has passed since occupants got out of the vehicle and all the doors closed.
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Three minutes have passed since the headlights turned on.
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The light switch was operated after the headlights turned on.
The time until the headlights turn off can be changed.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Leaving Home Light
The lights of your vehicle parked at a distance can be turned on by operating the key.
Using the leaving home light
Press the unlock button on the key while the vehicle power is switched OFF.

When the vehicle receives a key operation signal, the headlights, parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the license plate lights turn on.
The lights turn off when any of the following conditions is met.
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Thirty seconds have passed since the lights turned on.
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The light switch is set to the OFF position.
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The lock button on the key is pressed.
The leaving home light can be set so that it does not operate.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.