2016-2026 Mazda Mx-5 SUV When Driving -> Lighting Control User Manual
MyCarUserManual.com
USER MANUALS FOR EVERY MAKE & MODEL

When Driving -> Lighting Control for Your Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Lighting Control  
Headlights  
▼
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.  
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.  
NOTE  
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30  
seconds after switching the ignition off.  
The time setting can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.  
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless  
safety requires them.  
Without auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
OFF  
ACC or  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
*2  
Headlights  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
*1  
*1  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License plate lights  
Side-marker lights  
*2  
*2  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
*
*
1
2
The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.  
The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.  
4-45  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
With auto-light control  
Switch Position  
OFF  
ACC or  
AUTO  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
Ignition Position  
Headlights  
ON  
Off  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
*2  
*3  
*5  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
*1  
*4  
*1  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License plate lights  
Side-marker lights  
*2  
*3  
*5  
*5  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
On  
*
*
*
1
2
3
The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.  
The lights are turned on by the auto light function.  
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 on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.  
The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the  
auto light function.  
*
*
4
5
The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.  
*
Auto-light control  
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.  
*Some models.  
4-46  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
CAUTION  
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise  
the light sensor will not operate correctly.  
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 ꢀngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be  
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,  
be sure the wipers are turned oꢁ completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the  
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.  
NOTE  
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 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.  
If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the wipers are  
operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather  
conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.  
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.  
4-47  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
The headlight high-beam indicator light in  
the instrument cluster illuminates  
simultaneously. The lever will return to  
the normal position when released.  
Headlight High-Low Beam  
▼
The headlights switch between high and  
low beams by moving the lever forward or  
backward.  
High beam  
Low beam  
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.  
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).  
OFF  
Headlight  
flashing  
4-48  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Headlight switch: AUTO,  
, or  
Type A  
The time until the headlights turn off  
after all of the doors are closed can be  
changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
Lock button  
Unlock button  
If no operations are done for 3 minutes  
after the lever is pulled, the headlights  
turn off.  
The headlights turn off if the lever is  
pulled again while the headlights are  
illuminated.  
Type B  
Leaving Home Light  
▼
Lock button  
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.  
Unlock button  
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,  
License plate lights.  
NOTE  
To turn on the lights  
Operation of the leaving home light can  
be turned on or off.  
Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-9.  
When the transmitter lock button is  
pressed and the vehicle receives the  
transmitter signal, the headlights turn  
off.  
When the headlight switch is turned to  
the OFF position, the headlights turn  
off.  
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).  
Ignition switch: off  
4-49  

Related Topics

When Driving
Start/Stop Engine Ignition Switch Starting the Engine Turning the Engine Off Instrument Cluster and Display Meters and Gauges Multi-information Display and INFO Switch* Warning/Indicator Lights Manual Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Controls Shift-Lock System Transmission Ranges Manual Shift Mode Direct Mode* Driving Tips Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals Windshield Wipers and Washer Rear Window Defogger Horn Hazard Warning Flasher HomeLink Wireless Control System* Brake Brake System Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ABS/TCS/DSC Antilock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Fuel Economy Monitor Drive Selection Power Steering i-ACTIVSENSE* Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)* High Beam Control System (HBC)* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)* Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)* Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)* Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)* Radar Sensors (Rear)* Cruise Control Rear View Monitor

Popular Owner Manuals

Audi
Audi
BMW
BMW
Citroen
Citroen
Ford
Ford
Honda
Honda
Peugeot
Peugeot