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Interior Lights

Interior Features Interior Equipment Interior Lights

Interior Lights

Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off. Otherwise, the battery power could be depleted.

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Overhead Lights

Switch Position	Overhead Lights
	Light off
	Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on
	Light on

The rear overhead light also turn on and off when the front overhead light switch is operated.

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Map Lights

When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens to illuminate the map lights, and then press the lens again to turn them off.

The map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the following cases:

The overhead light switch is in the ON position.
The overhead light switch is in the door position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.

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Luggage Compartment Lights (Hatchback)

Switch Position	Luggage Compartment Light
	Light off
	Light on when the liftgate is open

Boot Light (Saloon)

The boot light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed.

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the boot open for a long period when the engine is not running.

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Interior Features Interior Equipment Interior Lights

Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead lights turn on in the following conditions:

The driver's door is unlocked after the ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all doors closed.

The illuminated entry system operates when the overhead light switch is in the DOOR position.
The illumination time differs depending on the operation.
Battery saver

If an interior light is left on with the ignition switched OFF, the light is turned off automatically after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry system can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Accessory Sockets

Interior Features Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets

Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.

Type A

Type B

To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following:
- Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
- Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent.
- Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket.
- Correctly insert the plug into the accessory socket.
- Do not insert the cigarette lighter into the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio playback depending on the device connected to the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected to the accessory socket, the vehicle's electrical system may be affected, which could cause the warning light to illuminate. Disconnect the connected device and make sure that the problem is resolved. If the problem is resolved, disconnect the device from the socket and switch the ignition off. If the problem is not resolved, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.