Get Driving Your Mazda -> Switches and Controls Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door Second Generation (2010-2013)

Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

Type B (With AUTO position)

Lighting Control

qHeadlights

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery, do not

leave the lights on while the engine is off

unless safety requires them.

Type A (Without AUTO position)

Turn the headlight switch to turn the

headlights, other exterior lights and

dashboard illumination on or off.

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

On

Taillights

Parking lights

License lights

Side-marker

lights

Auto

Turn the headlight switch to turn the

headlights, other exterior lights and

dashboard illumination on or off.

Dashboard

illumination

AUTO(Auto-light control)

When the headlight is in the AUTO

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

On

position and the ignition is switched ON,

the light sensor senses the surrounding

lightness or darkness and automatically

turns on or off the headlights, other

exterior lights and dashboard illumination

(see chart above).

Taillights

Parking lights

License lights

Side-marker lights

Dashboard illumination

NOTE

The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by

rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.

Also, the day/night mode can be changed by

pressing the knob.

To adjust the brightness of the dashboard

illumination:

Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-40.

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NOTE

CAUTION

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The headlights, other exterior lights and

dashboard illumination may not turn off

immediately even if the surrounding area

becomes well-lit because the light sensor

determines that it is nighttime if the

surrounding area is continuously dark for

several minutes such as inside long tunnels,

traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor

parking lots.

Ø Do not shade the light sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on

the windshield. Otherwise the light

sensor will not operate correctly.

Light sensor

In this case, the light turns off if the light

switch is turned to the OFF position.

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO

position and the ignition is switched to

ACC or off (LOCK), the headlights, other

exterior lights and dashboard illumination

will turn off.

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The timing for turning on the headlights,

other exterior lights and dashboard

illumination can be delayed by adjusting

the sensitivity of the light sensor. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor

adjustment.

Ø The light sensor also works as a

rain sensor for the auto-wiper

control. Keep hands and scrapers

clear of the windshield 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

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The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be

changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on page

10-10.

Xenon fusion headlight bulbs^í

automatically. If you are going to

clean the windshield, 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.

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights

have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a

bright white beam over a wide area.

WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs

yourself:

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs

yourself is dangerous. Because the

xenon fusion bulbs require high

voltage, you could receive an electric

shock if the bulbs are handled

incorrectly. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer when the replacement

is necessary.

^íSome models.

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NOTE

qFlashing the Headlights

If the headlights flicker, or the brightness

weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a

replacement is necessary. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully

toward you. The headlight switch does

not need to be on, and the lever will return

to the normal position when released.

qLights-On Reminder

OFF

If lights are on and the key is removed

from the ignition switch, a continuous

beep sound will be heard when the

driver's door is opened.

Flashing

NOTE

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When the advanced keyless function is used

and the push button start is pressed to

ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF

Warning Beep” (page 3-22) overrides the

lights-on reminder.

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A personalized function is available to

qHeadlight Leveling^í

change the sound volume for the lights-on

reminder. Refer to Personalization Features

on page 10-10.

The number of passengers and weight of

cargo in the luggage compartment change

the angle of the headlights.

qHeadlight High-Low Beam

Auto type

Push the lever forward for high beam.

Pull back to original position for low

beam.

The angle of the headlights will be

automatically adjusted when turning on

the headlights.

Manual type

The headlight leveling switch adjusts this

angle.

High beam

Low beam

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Select the proper setting from the

following chart.

qAdaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS)^í

The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)

automatically adjusts the headlight beams

to the left or right in conjunction with the

operation of the steering wheel after the

headlights have been turned on and the

vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or

higher.

(2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine models)

Front seat

Rear

seat

Switch

Position

Load

Driver Passenger

×

―

×

―

×

―

×

0

1

2

3

×

AFS OFF indicator light

―

×

The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates

briefly when the ignition is switched ON,

and then turns off.

Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the

AFS function and illuminates the

indicator light.

×: Yes

―: No

(2.3-liter turbocharged engine model)

Front seat

Rear

seat

Switch

Position

Load

Driver Passenger

×

―

×

―

×

―

×

0

1

2

×

―

×

×: Yes

―: No

The following conditions could indicate

that the system is malfunctioning. If one

of the following conditions occurs,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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The AFS OFF indicator light does not

illuminate even though the ignition is

switched ON.

The AFS OFF indicator light flashes

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continuously.

NOTE

Even if the AFS is not operating due to some

malfunction, the normal headlight function is

still operable.

AFS OFF switch

Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the

AFS.

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Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns

off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns

on the AFS.

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

qTurn Signal

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.

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

q

Daytime Running Lights (Canada)

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with

the headlights on during daytime

operation.

Left lane change

Left turn

For that reason, the daytime running lights

automatically turn on when the ignition is

switched ON.

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the

parking brake is applied.

Green indicators on the dashboard show

which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

Move the lever slightly toward the

direction of the change ―until the

indicator flashes― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when

released.

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NOTE

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Fog Lights

If an indicator light stays on without

flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of

the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

A personalized function is available to

change the number of flashes.Refer to

Personalization Features on page 10-10.

A personalized function is available to

change the turn indicator sound

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.

They help you to see as well as to be seen.

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To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog

light switch to the

position.

The headlight switch must be in the

position to turn on the fog lights.

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volume.Refer to Personalization Features

on page 10-10.

Fog light switch

To turn them off, rotate the fog light

switch to the OFF position or turn the

headlight switch to the

position.

or OFF

NOTE

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The fog lights will turn off when the

headlights are set at high beam.

(With auto-light control)

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If the fog light switch is in the ON position

and the headlight switch is in the AUTO

position, the fog lights will be turned on

when the headlights, the exterior lights and

dashboard illumination are automatically

turned on.

^íSome models.

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NOTE

Windshield Wipers and

Washer

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper

blades, the wiper motor is protected from

motor breakdown, overheating and possible

fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will

automatically stop operation of the blades, but

only for about 5 minutes.

The ignition must be switched ON.

WARNING

If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and

park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow

and ice.

Use only windshield washer fluid or

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the

windshield, affect your visibility, and

could result in an accident.

After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the

blades should operate normally. If they do not

resume functioning, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to

the side of the road and park off the right-of-

way. Wait until the weather clears before trying

to drive with the wipers inoperative.

Only use windshield washer fluid

mixed with anti-freeze protection in

freezing weather conditions:

Using windshield washer fluid

without anti-freeze protection in

freezing weather conditions is

dangerous as it could freeze on the

windshield and block your vision

which could cause an accident.

In addition, make sure the

qWindshield Wipers

Type A (With INT position)

windshield is sufficiently warmed

using the defroster before spraying

the washer fluid.

Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever

down.

INT ― Intermittent

LO ― Low speed

HI ― High speed

For a single wiping cycle, press the lever

up to MIST.

MIST ― Mist

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Variable-speed intermittent wipers^í

AUTO (Auto-wiper control)

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, the rain sensor senses the

amount of rainfall on the windshield and

turns the wiper on or off automatically

(off―intermittent―low speed―high

speed).

Set the lever to INT and choose the

interval timing by rotating the ring.

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the

wiper lever.

From the center position (normal), turn

the switch towards (+) for higher

sensitivity (faster response) or turn the

INT ring

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switch towards ( ) for less sensitivity

(slower response).

Higher sensitivity

Switch

Type B (With AUTO position)

Center

position

Less sensitivity

Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever

down.

AUTO ― Auto control

LO ― Low speed

HI ― High speed

For a single wiping cycle, press the lever

up to MIST.

MIST ― Mist

^íSome models.

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Ø When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO position and the ignition is

switched ON, the wipers may

move automatically in the

following cases:

CAUTION

Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on

the windshield. Otherwise the rain

sensor will not operate correctly.

Ø

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched.

Ø

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

Ø

If the windshield is struck with

Rain sensor

a hand or other object.

Ø

If the rain sensor is struck with

a hand or other object from

inside the vehicle.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of

the windshield 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

windshield, 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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qWindshield Washer

Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to

spray washer fluid.

OFF to the AUTO position while driving at

a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher

(or after driving the vehicle) activates the

windshield wipers once, after which they

operate according to the rainfall amount.

The auto-wiper control may not operate

when the rain sensor temperature is about

OFF

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10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C

(185 °F) or higher.

Washer

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If the windshield 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 (e.g. ice or matter

containing salt water) adheres to the

windshield above the rain sensor or if the

windshield 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, pull the wiper

lever to the low speed or high speed

position for manual operation, or remove

the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to

restore the auto-wiper operation.

NOTE

With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (Type

A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers will

operate continuously until the lever is

released.

If the washer does not work, inspect the

fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Rear Window Defroster

Rear Window Wiper and

Washer (5 Door)

The rear window defroster clears frost,

fog, and thin ice from the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON.

qRear Window Wiper

Press the switch to turn on the rear

window defroster. The rear window

defroster operates for about 15 minutes

and turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates during

operation.

To turn off the rear window defroster

before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press

the switch again.

Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear

wiper/washer switch.

ON ― Normal

Indicator light

INT ― Intermittent

qRear Window Washer

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/

washer switch to the

position. After

the switch is released, the washer will

stop.

If the washer does not work, inspect the

fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal and

the washer still does not work, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Manual Type Air-Conditioning

Horn

Indicator light

To sound the horn, press the

the steering wheel.

mark on

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaners with abrasives to

clean the inside of the rear window

surface. They may damage the

defroster grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defroster is not designed for melting snow.

If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear

window, remove it before using the defroster.

qMirror Defroster^í

To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch

the ignition ON and press the rear window

defroster switch (page 5-68).

^íSome models.

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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.

Hazard warning flasher

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

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The turn signals 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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