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, 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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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Running lights |
On*1 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
Off |
On |
On |
On |
On*2 |
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
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The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned off when the driver's door is opened or 30 seconds have elapsed since the lights turned on.
With auto-light control
(Except Taiwan)
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Switch Position |
OFF |
AUTO |
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Ignition Position |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
ACC or OFF |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
On |
Off |
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Running lights |
On*1 |
Off |
On*3 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2 |
On*4 |
On |
On |
On |
On*4 |
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
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The lights are turned on by the auto light function.
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The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the auto light function.
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The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned off when the driver's door is opened or 30 seconds have elapsed since the lights turned on.
(Taiwan)
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Ignition Position |
ACC or OFF |
ON |
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Switch Position |
OFF*1 |
AUTO |
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OFF*1 |
AUTO |
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Headlights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Auto*2*4 |
Auto*3*4 |
On |
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Running lights |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
Off |
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Tail lights Position lights Number plate lights |
Off |
On*5 |
On |
On*5 |
On |
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The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.
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During the daytime, the running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically.
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During the daytime, the running lights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically.
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When the light switch is switched to the OFF position while the vehicle is stopped, all of the lights that are turned on turn off. When the light switch is switched from a position other than
to the position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights or the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the lights that are turned off turn on again. -
The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned off when the driver's door is opened or 30 seconds have elapsed since the lights turned on.
Auto-light control (Some Models)
(Except Taiwan)
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.
(Taiwan)
When the headlight switch is in a position other than 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 damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow ― when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running.
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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.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.
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The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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.
Flashing the Headlights
Can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released.
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).
Rear Fog Light (Some Models)
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).
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
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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.
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the headlights, exterior lights and instrument panel illuminated, the rear fog light turns on when the rear fog light switch is turned on.
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.
Windscreen Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever up or down.
With intermittent wiper
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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No. |
Type A |
Type B |
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MIST |
Operation while pulling up lever |
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OFF |
Stop |
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INT |
Intermittent |
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LO |
Low speed |
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HI |
High speed |
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring.
With auto-wiper control
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Switch Position |
Wiper operation |
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No. |
Type A |
Type B |
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MIST |
Operation while pulling up lever |
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OFF |
Stop |
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AUTO |
AUTO |
Auto control |
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LO |
Low speed |
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HI |
High speed |
Auto-wiper control (Some Models)
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windscreen and turns the wipers on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
From the centre position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity (slower response).
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Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly.
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When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
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If the windscreen above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
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If the windscreen is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or inside the vehicle.
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 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 most likely that the engine is left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
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Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving activates the windscreen wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount.
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The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about –10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
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If the windscreen is coated with water repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and auto-wiper control may not operate properly.
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If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or matter containing salt water) adheres to the windscreen above the rain sensor or if the windscreen is iced, it could cause the wipers to move automatically. However, if the wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will stop operation. In this case, set the wiper lever to the low speed position or high speed position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
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If the auto-wiper lever is left in the AUTO position, the wipers could operate automatically from the effect of strong light sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor. It is recommended that the auto-wiper lever be switched to the OFF position other than when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions.
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The auto-wiper control functions can be turned off.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.
If the windscreen washer is turned on when the windscreen wipers are not operating, the windscreen wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (Search). If the fluid level is normal, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
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.
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).
