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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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 OFF,
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 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
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Switch Position |
OFF*1 |
AUTO |
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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 AUTO position and the headlights change to AUTO operation when you start driving the vehicle.
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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 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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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 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).
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OFF
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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).
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Ignition switch: off
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Headlight switch: AUTO,
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Lock button
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Unlock button
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Operation of the leaving home light can be turned on or off.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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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.
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
position (the fog light switch returns to its original position automatically).
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.
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Right turn
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Right lane change
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OFF
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Left lane change
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
