Switches and Controls
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the tail lights, position lights, 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 |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
On |
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Running lights (Some Models) |
On*1 |
On*1*2 |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
On |
On |
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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. -
When the light switch is switched to the
position, and then to the position again, the running lights turn off directly after starting the engine. The running lights turn on when you begin driving the vehicle.
With auto-light control
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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 (Some Models) |
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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If the running lights are disabled or without the running lights, 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
position. -
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.
Flashing the Headlights
Headlight Levelling
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 Light Warning Indication/Warning Light (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 or off automatically.
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.
Rear Fog Light
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).
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Fog light switch
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.
While the position lights are turned on, the rear fog light remains on even if the headlights are turned off. The rear fog light turns off when the position lights turn off.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the direction indicator lever from the halfway point, the direction indicator flashes 3 times. The operation can be cancelled by moving the lever in the direction opposite to which it was operated.
The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to on/off using the personalisation function.
Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.
Windscreen Wipers and Washer
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Some Models)
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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Spray washer fluid and operate the rear wiper |
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Type A |
Type B |
Normal |
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Type A |
Type B |
Intermittent |
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Stop |
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Spray washer fluid and operate the rear wiper |
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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.
Headlight Washer (Some Models)
Headlight Washer
The engine must be started and the headlights must be turned on.
If you want to operate headlight washers, double flick the wiper lever.
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OFF
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Washer
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When the windscreen washer is operated for the first time after turning on the headlights, the headlight washers operate automatically.
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If air enters the headlight washer fluid pipe under conditions such as when the vehicle is brand-new or after an empty washer tank is replenished with washer fluid, washer fluid will not spray even when the wiper lever is operated. If this occurs, perform the following procedure:
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Start the engine.
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Turn on the headlights.
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Double flick the wiper lever several times until the washer fluid sprays.
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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
