2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV Switches and Controls -> Lighting Control User Manual
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Switches and Controls -> Lighting Control for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Lighting Control  
qHeadlights  
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Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination on or off.  
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For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.  
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.  
NOTE  
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If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off (if equipped) approximately 30  
seconds after switching the ignition off.  
The time setting can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.  
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety  
requires them.  
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Without auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Headlights  
Off  
On*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On*1  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off/On*2  
Side-marker lights  
Dashboard illumination  
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
*2 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.  
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
With auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Headlights  
Off  
On*2  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1  
Auto*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On*2  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1 Off/On*3  
On  
On  
On  
Off/On*3  
Side-marker lights  
Dashboard illumination  
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected  
by the sensor.  
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
*3 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.  
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Auto-light control  
When the headlight switch is in the  
position and the ignition is switched ON, the  
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the  
headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).  
CAUTION  
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.  
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  
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.  
NOTE  
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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.  
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the  
position.  
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The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,  
the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard. To adjust the  
brightness of the dashboard illumination:  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-14.  
The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qHeadlight High-Low Beam  
qComing Home Light System  
Press the lever forward to turn on the high  
beams.  
Pull the lever back to its original position  
for the low beams.  
The headlight high-beam indicator light in  
the instrument cluster illuminates while  
the high beams are turned on.  
The coming home light system turns on  
the headlights (low beams) when the lever  
is operated.  
To turn on the system  
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 the doors  
are closed.  
High beam  
Low beam  
qFlashing the Headlights  
Can be used when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
NOTE  
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.  
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The time until the headlights turn off after  
all of the doors are closed can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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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.  
OFF  
Headlight  
flashing  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qLeaving Home Light System  
qHeadlight Levelingí  
The leaving home light system turns on  
the lights when the key unlock button is  
pressed while away from the vehicle.  
The number of passengers and weight of  
cargo in the luggage compartment change  
the angle of the headlights.  
To turn on the system  
The angle of the headlights will be  
automatically adjusted when turning on  
the headlights.  
When the ignition switch and the  
headlight switch are as indicated below,  
the lights will illuminate when the  
transmitter unlock button is pressed and  
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.  
The lights turn off after a certain period of  
time has elapsed (30 seconds).  
A system malfunction or operation  
conditions are indicated by a warning.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page  
4-20.  
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Ignition switch: off  
Headlight switch:  
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or  
qDaytime Running Lights  
The following lights turn on when the  
leaving home light system is operated.  
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,  
License lights  
Some countries require moving vehicles  
to have their lights on (daytime running  
lights) during the daytime.  
The daytime running lights turn on  
automatically when the vehicle starts  
moving.  
They turn off when the parking brake is  
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the  
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).  
Unlock button  
Lock button  
NOTE  
(Except Canada)  
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
NOTE  
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Operation of the leaving home light system  
can be turned on or off.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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When the transmitter lock button is pressed  
and the vehicle receives the transmitter  
signal, the lights turn off.  
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When the headlight switch is in a position  
other than  
or  
, the lights turn off.  
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íSome models.  

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