Switches and Controls
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
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Switch Position |
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Surroundings are bright*2 |
Surroundings are dark*3 |
Surroundings are bright*2 |
Surroundings are dark*3 |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
On*4*5 |
On |
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Running lights |
Off |
On*6 |
Off |
On*7 |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On |
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When the light switch is switched to OFF while the vehicle is stopped, the lights turn off. The light switch returns automatically to the
position and the headlights change to AUTO operation when you start driving the vehicle. -
The level of brightness around the vehicle is of a sufficient level.
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The level of brightness around the vehicle is of an insufficient level.
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The running lights can be disabled using the personalisation features (Search). If the running lights are disabled, the headlights turn off directly after starting the engine. The headlights turn on when you begin driving the vehicle.
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When the light switch is switched from the
, , or position to the position while the vehicle is stopped, the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the headlights turn on again. -
When the light switch is switched to a different position from the
position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the running lights turn on again. -
If one of the following operations is done from the
position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights turn off.-
Switch the light switch to the
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Switch the light switch to the
position, and then to the position again. -
Switch the light switch to the
position.
When starting to drive the vehicle, the running lights turn on again.
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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 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
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
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The headlights and other exterior lights 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.
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The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.
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.
Coming Home Light
Running Lights
The running lights turn on automatically.
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.
Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change―until the indicator flashes― and hold it there. It will return to the off position when released.
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.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Some Models)
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/washer switch to either of the 
position. After the switch is released, the washer will stop.
While the windscreen washers are operating (from the time the wiper lever is pulled until the washer fluid stops spraying), the rear window washer does not spray washer fluid even if you operate the switch.
If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Rear Window Defogger
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.
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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 ignition is switched OFF.
Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.
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).
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Indicator light
Horn
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 direction indicators will flash. The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously.
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The direction indicators 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.
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If the brake pedal is depressed while driving on slippery roads, the emergency stop signal system could operate causing all the turn and lane change signals to flash. Refer to Emergency Stop Signal System (Search).
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While the emergency stop signal system is operating, all the direction indicators automatically flash rapidly to caution the driver of a vehicle following behind your vehicle of a sudden braking situation. Refer to Emergency Stop Signal System (Search).
