Switches and Controls
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and low beams by moving the lever forward or backward.
When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is turned on.
Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the headlights (low beams) when the lever is operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the ignition switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain period of time has elapsed after all of the doors are closed.
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The time until the headlights turn off after all of the doors are closed can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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If no operations are done for 3 minutes after the lever is pulled, the headlights turn off.
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The headlights turn off if the lever is pulled again while the headlights are illuminated.
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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Operation of the leaving home light can be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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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.
Headlight Levelling
Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (running lights) during the daytime.
The running lights turn on automatically when the vehicle starts moving.
(Except Taiwan)
They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the selector lever is shifted to the P position (automatic transmission vehicle).
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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.
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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If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the direction indicator bulbs may be burned out.
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A personalised function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume. (Search)
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.
Three-flash Turn Signal
After releasing the direction indicator lever, 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 operable/inoperable using the personalisation function.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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.
Headlight Washer (Some Models)
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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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
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.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
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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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Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defogger switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and the internal material.
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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.
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).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Horn
To sound the horn, press the 
mark on the steering wheel.
