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Lighting Control

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.

NOTE

If the headlights flicker, or the brightness

weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a

replacement is necessary. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qHeadlights

To turn on the lights, turn the headlight

switch on the end of the control lever.

qLights-On Reminder

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

On

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.

Taillights

Parking lights

License lights

Side-marker lights

Dashboard

NOTE

illumination

When the advanced keyless function is used

and the start knob is in the ACC position, the

Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page

3-19) overrides the lights-on reminder.

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave

the lights on while the engine is off unless

safety requires them.

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Xenon fusion headlight bulbs

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights

have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a

bright white beam over a wide area.

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qHeadlight High-Low Beam

q

Daytime Running Lights (Canada)

Push the lever forward for high beam.

Pull back to original position for low

beam.

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with

the headlights on during daytime

operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights

automatically turn on when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position.

High beam

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the

Low beam

parking brake is applied.

qFlashing the Headlights

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.

OFF

Flashing

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Fog Lights^í

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.

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

qTurn Signal

To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog

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.

light switch to the

position.

The headlight switch must be in the

position to turn on the fog lights.

If the indicator light continues to flash

after a turn, manually return the lever to

its original position.

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

Fog light switch

Left lane change

Left turn

To turn them off, rotate the fog light

switch to the OFF position or turn the

headlight switch to the or OFF

position.

Green indicators on the dashboard show

which signal is working.

NOTE

The fog lights will turn off when the headlights

are set at high beam.

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.

NOTE

If an indicator light stays on without flashing

or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn

signal bulbs may be burned out.

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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.

If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and

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

and ice.

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position.

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or

plain water in the reservoir:

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.

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.

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

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, push the lever

up to MIST.

MIST ― Mist

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qWindshield Washer

Rear Window Defroster

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to

spray washer fluid.

The rear window defroster clears frost,

fog, and thin ice from the rear window.

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position.

OFF

Press the switch to turn on the rear

window defroster, the indicator light will

illuminate.

Washer

Press the switch again to turn it off.

NOTE

With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT

position, the wipers will operate continuously

until the lever is released.

Indicator light

If the washer does not work, inspect the

fluid level (page 8-23). If it's normal,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

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Horn

Hazard Warning Flasher

To sound the horn, press the

the steering wheel.

mark on

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 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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HomeLink Wireless

Control System^í

WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink system with

any garage door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature:

Using the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature as

required by federal safety standards

is dangerous. (This includes garage

doors manufactured before April 1,

1982.)

NOTE

HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered

trademarks of Johnson Controls.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

hand-held transmitters with a single built-

in component in the auto-dimming mirror.

Pressing the HomeLink button on the

auto-dimming mirror activates garage

doors, gates and other devices

Using these garage door openers can

increase the risk of serious injury or

death. For further information,

contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515

or www.homelink.com or your

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

surrounding your home.

Indicator light

Always check the areas surrounding

garage doors and gates for people or

obstructions before programming or

during operation of the HomeLink

system:

Programming or operating the

HomeLink system without verifying

the safety of areas surrounding

garage doors and gates is dangerous

and could result in an unexpected

accident and serious injury if

someone were to be hit.

HomeLink button

CAUTION

HomeLink has been tested and

complies with FCC and Industry

Canada rules. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the device.

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NOTE

FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3

CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3

This device complies with FCC rules part 15.

Operation is subject to the following

conditions:

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons

which can be individually selected and

programmed using the transmitters for

current, on-market devices as follows:

1. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink buttons (buttons one and

three) ― releasing only when the

indicator light begins to flash (after 20

seconds). Do not hold the buttons for

longer than 30 seconds and do not

repeat step 1 to program a second and/

or third hand-held transmitter to the

remaining two HomeLink buttons.

1- This device may not cause any harmful

interference and

2- This device must accept any interference

that may be received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even if

the battery is disconnected.

2. Position the end of your hand-held

transmitter 2.5―7.5 cm (1―3 inches)

away from the HomeLink button you

wish to program while keeping the

indicator light in view.

qPre-programming the HomeLink

System

NOTE

It is recommended that a new battery be

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the

device being programmed to HomeLink for

quicker training and accurate transmission of

the radio-frequency signal.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the

chosen HomeLink and hand-held

transmitter buttons. Do not release the

buttons until step 4 has been

completed.

NOTE

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Verify that there is a remote control

Some gate operators and garage door openers

may require you to replace this Programming

Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate

Operator/Canadian Programming” section.

transmitter available for the device you

would like to program.

Disconnect the power to the device.

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Programming the HomeLink System

4. After the HomeLink indicator light

changes from a slow to a rapidly

blinking light, release both the

HomeLink and hand-held transmitter

buttons.

CAUTION

When programming a garage door

opener or a gate, disconnect the

power to these devices before

performing programming, as

continuous operation of the devices

could damage the motor.

NOTE

If the HomeLink indicator light does not

change to a rapidly blinking light, contact

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-

800-355-3515 for assistance.

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5. Press and hold the just-trained

HomeLink button and observe the

indicator light.

HomeLink should now activate your

rolling code equipped device.

NOTE

To program the remaining two HomeLink

buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 2.

Do not repeat step 1.

If the indicator light stays on constantly,

programming is complete and your

device should activate when the

HomeLink button is pressed and released.

For questions or comments, please contact

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-

800-355-3515.

NOTE

To program the remaining two HomeLink

buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 2.

Do not repeat step 1.

qGate operator/Canadian

Programming

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for

two seconds and then turns to a

constant light, continue with

“Programming” steps 6―8 to complete

the programming of a rolling code

equipped device (most commonly a

garage door opener).

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)

after several seconds of transmission ―

which may not be long enough for

HomeLink to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian

law, some U.S. gate operators are

designed to “time-out” in the same

manner.

6. At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate

the “learn” or “smart” button. This can

usually be found where the hanging

antenna wire is attached to the motor-

head unit.

If you live in Canada or you are having

difficulties programming a gate operator

by using the “Programming” procedures

(regardless of where you live), replace

“Programming HomeLink” step 3 with

the following:

7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or

“smart” button. (The name and color of

the button may vary by manufacturer.)

NOTE

There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step

If programming a garage door opener or gate

operator, it is advised to unplug the device

during the “cycling” process to prevent

possible overheating.

8.

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

hold for two seconds and release the

programmed HomeLink button. Repeat

the “press/hold/release” sequence a

second time, and, depending on the

brand of the garage door opener (or

other rolling code equipped device),

repeat this sequence a third time to

complete the programming process.

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Continue to press and hold the HomeLink

button while you press and release ―

every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-

held transmitter until the frequency signal

has successfully been accepted by

HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash

slowly and then rapidly.)

Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to

complete.

qOperating the HomeLink System

Press the programmed HomeLink button

to operate a programmed device. The

code will continue being transmitted for a

maximum of 20 seconds.

qReprogramming the HomeLink

system

To program a device to HomeLink using a

HomeLink button previously trained,

follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the

HomeLink button, proceed with

“Programming” - step 2.

qErasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons

To erase the existing programming from

all three operating channels, press and

hold the two outside buttons (

,

)

on the auto-dimming mirror until the

HomeLink indicator light begins to flash

after approximately 20 seconds.

Verify that the programming has been

erased when you resell the vehicle.

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