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.

 

 


  • To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.

  • 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

Switch Position

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

On

Running lights (Some Models)

On*1

On*1*2

Off

Tail lights

Position lights

Number plate lights

Off

On

On

  1. When the light switch is switched to a different position from the OFF, position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the running lights turn on again.

  2. When the light switch is switched to the OFF 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

Switch Position

OFF*1

AUTO

Surroundings are bright*2

Surroundings are dark*3

Surroundings are bright*2

Surroundings are dark*3

Headlights

Off

Off

On

Off

On*4*5

On

Running lights (Some Models)

Off

On*6

Off

On*7

Off

Off

Tail lights

Position lights

Number plate lights

Off

Off

On

On

On

On

  1. When the light switch is switched to OFF while the vehicle is stopped, the lights turn off. The light switch returns automatically to the AUTO position and the headlights change to AUTO operation when you start driving the vehicle.

  2. The level of brightness around the vehicle is of a sufficient level.

  3. The level of brightness around the vehicle is of an insufficient level.

  4. 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.

  5. When the light switch is switched from the OFF, AUTO, 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.

  6. When the light switch is switched to a different position from the AUTO position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the running lights turn on again.

  7. 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 OFF position.

    • Switch the light switch to the AUTO 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.

 


The running lights can be disabled using the personalisation features (Search).

Auto-light control

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.

 


  • Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  • 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 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.

 


  • 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.

  • The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Flashing the Headlights

The headlights can be flashed with the ignition switched to ON.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on).

 

  1. OFF

  2. Headlight flashing

 

The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released.

 

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).

  • Ignition switch: off

  • Headlight switch: AUTO, , or

  1. Lock button

  2. Unlock button

 


  • Operation of the leaving home light can be turned on or off.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  • When the transmitter lock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal, the headlights turn off.

  • When the headlight switch is turned to the OFF position, the headlights turn off.

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 Mazda 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).

 

  1. 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:

  • 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 OFF 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.

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.

  1. Right turn

  2. Right lane change

  3. OFF

  4. Left lane change

  5. Left turn

 

The direction indicators in the instrument cluster flash according to the operation of the direction indicator lever to show which signal is working.

 

 


  • There may be a problem with the direction indicator lights if they do not flash but remain turned on, or they flash abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

  • A personalised function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper.

Horn

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.

 


  • The direction indicators do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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).

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