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Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
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To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
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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).
Without auto-light control
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Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Running lights (Some Models) |
On*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights Instrument panel illumination |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On*2 |
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
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The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned off when the driver's door is opened or 30 seconds have elapsed since the lights turned on.
With auto-light control
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Switch Position |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Running lights (Some Models) |
On*1 |
Off |
Auto*3 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights Instrument panel illumination |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2 |
On*4/Off*5 |
On |
On |
On |
On*4 |
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
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The lights are turned on by the auto light function.
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the auto light function.
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While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.
If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is switched to
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Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
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Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
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The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow ― when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running.
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The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination 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.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the
position. -
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination will turn off. -
The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination: Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination (Search).
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The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and low beams by moving the lever forward or backward.
When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is turned on.
Flashing the Headlights
Can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released.
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 ignition switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed after 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 Personalisation Features (Search).
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If no operations are done for 3 minutes after the lever is pulled, the headlights turn off.
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The headlights turn off if the lever is pulled again while the headlights are illuminated.
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, Position lights, Tail lights, Number plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight switch are in the following conditions, the headlights will illuminate when the transmitter unlock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal. The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
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Ignition switch: off
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Headlight switch:
or or
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Operation of the leaving home light can be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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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
position, the headlights turn off.
Headlight Levelling (Some Models)
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.
Manual type
The headlight levelling switch is used to adjust the angle of the headlights manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart.
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Front seat |
Rear seat |
Load |
Switch Position |
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Driver |
Passenger |
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× |
― |
― |
― |
0 |
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× |
× |
― |
― |
0 |
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× |
× |
× |
― |
1.5 |
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× |
× |
× |
× |
2 |
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× |
― |
― |
× |
3 |
×: Yes
―: No
Running Lights (Some Models)
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (running lights) during the daytime.
The running lights turn on automatically when the vehicle starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the selector lever is shifted to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Front Fog Lights (Some Models)
The front fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog lights. The front fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the 
or 
position (the fog light switch returns to the position automatically).
The headlight switch must be in the or position before turning on the front fog lights.
The front fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates while the front fog light are on.
To turn the front fog lights off, do any of the following:
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Rotate the fog light switch to the
position. -
Turn the headlight switch to the
position. -
Switch the ignition to a position other than ON.
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(With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the
or position and the headlight switch is in the position, the front fog lights will turn on when the headlights, the exterior lights and instrument panel illumination turn on. -
If the fog light switch is rotated to the
position (the fog light switch returns to the position automatically), the rear fog light will also illuminate, and the rear fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster will also illuminate.
Type A (With Front Fog Light)
The headlight switch must be in the or position before turning on the rear fog light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog light switch to the position (the fog light switch returns to the position automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates while the rear fog light is on.
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the following:
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Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch returns to the position automatically). -
Turn the headlight switch to the
position. -
Switch the ignition to a position other than ON.
The rear fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster goes off when the rear fog light is turned off.
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The front fog lights turns on when the rear fog light is turned on.
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If the fog light switch is rotated to the
position (the fog light switch returns to the position automatically), the front fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster will also illuminate. -
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position, the rear fog light turns on when the headlights, the exterior lights and instrument panel illumination are on.
Type B (Without Front Fog Light)
The headlights must be turned on to turn on the rear fog light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog light switch to the position (the fog light switch returns to its original position automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates while the rear fog light is on.
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the following:
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Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch returns to its original position automatically). -
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster goes off when the rear fog light is turned off.
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the position and the headlights, exterior lights and instrument panel illuminated, the rear fog light turns on when the rear fog light switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction Indicators
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.
The direction indicators in the instrument cluster flash according to the operation of the direction indicator lever to show which signal is working.
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If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the direction indicator bulbs may be burned out.
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A personalised function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume. (Search)
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.
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.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
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 setting can be changed. After changing the setting, the rear window defogger stops automatically after 15 minutes have elapsed and when the ambient temperature is high. When the ambient temperature is low, it continues to operate until the switch is pressed again.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Mirror Defogger (Some Models)
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in conjunction with the rear window defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch (Search).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
