Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the tail lights, position lights, and the number plate 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 |
OFF |
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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 |
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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If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
With auto-light control
(Except Taiwan)
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Switch Position |
OFF |
AUTO |
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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 |
On*3 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2 |
On*4 |
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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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.
(Taiwan)
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Ignition Position |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
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Switch Position |
OFF*1 |
AUTO |
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OFF*1 |
AUTO |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2*4 |
Auto*3*4 |
On |
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Running lights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
On*5 |
On |
On*5 |
On |
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The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.
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During the daytime, the running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically.
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During the daytime, the running lights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically.
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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 running lights or the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the lights that are turned off turn on again. -
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.
Auto-light control (Some Models)
(Except Taiwan)
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
(Taiwan)
When the headlight switch is in a position other than and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
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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 AUTO 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 OFF position.
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When the headlight switch is in the AUTO 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.
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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).
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 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 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: AUTO,
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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 OFF position, the headlights turn off.
Headlight Levelling
The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage Compartment/Boot change the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turning on the headlights.
The warning/indicator light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
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.
(Except Taiwan)
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).
Rear Fog Light (Some Models)
The rear fog light can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be seen.
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
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Turn the headlight switch to the OFF 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 AUTO 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.
Windscreen Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.
Use only windscreen washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windscreen, it will dirty the windscreen, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windscreen washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions:
Using windscreen washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windscreen and block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the windscreen is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the washer fluid.
If the windscreen wipers are operated under cold weather conditions or during snowfall, they could stop due to accumulated snow on the windscreen. If the windscreen wipers stop due to accumulated snow on the windscreen, 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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.
If the windscreen washer is turned on when the windscreen wipers are not operating, the windscreen wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Some Models)
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch.
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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No. |
Type A |
Type B |
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OFF |
Stop |
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INT |
Intermittent |
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ON |
Normal |
