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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Lighting Control  
Headlights  
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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  
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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.  
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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.  
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*
4
5
The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
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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  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Headlight Leveling  
▼
Turn and Lane-Change  
Signals  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the turn and lane-change signals.  
The number of passengers and weight of  
cargo in the luggage compartment change  
the angle of the headlights.  
The angle of the headlights will be  
automatically adjusted when turning on  
the headlights.  
Turn Signals  
▼
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.  
Daytime Running Lights  
▼
Some countries require moving vehicles to  
have their lights on (daytime running  
lights) during the daytime.  
If the indicator light continues to flash  
after a turn, manually return the lever to its  
original position.  
The daytime running lights turn on  
automatically when the vehicle starts  
moving.  
Right turn  
They turn off when the parking brake is  
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the  
P position (automatic transmission  
vehicle).  
Right lane change  
OFF  
NOTE  
(Except Canada)  
The daytime running lights can be  
deactivated.  
Left lane change  
Left turn  
The turn signal indicators in the  
instrument cluster flash according to the  
operation of the turn signal lever to show  
which signal is working.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-9.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Windshield Wipers and  
Washer  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the wipers.  
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 turn indicator sound volume.  
(page 9-9)  
WARNING  
Use only windshield washer ꢀuid or plain  
water in the reservoir:  
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.  
Using radiator antifreeze as washer ꢂuid is  
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it  
will dirty the windshield, aꢁect your  
visibility, and could result in an accident.  
Only use windshield washer ꢀuid mixed  
with anti-freeze protection in freezing  
weather conditions:  
Three-Flash Turn Signal  
▼
After releasing the turn signal lever, the  
turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The  
operation can be canceled by moving the  
lever in the direction opposite to which it  
was operated.  
Using windshield washer ꢂuid 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 windshield is suꢃciently  
warmed using the defroster before  
spraying the washer ꢂuid.  
NOTE  
The three-flash turn signal function can be  
switched to operable/inoperable using the  
personalization function.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-9.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Variable-speed intermittent wipers  
If the windshield wipers are operated  
under cold weather conditions or during  
snowfall, they could stop due to  
accumulated snow on the windshield. If  
the windshield wipers stop due to  
accumulated snow on the windshield, park  
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper  
switch off, and then remove the  
Set the lever to the intermittent position  
and choose the interval timing by rotating  
the ring.  
Slow  
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
INT ring  
Fast  
With auto-wiper control  
Windshield Wipers  
▼
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever  
up or down.  
With intermittent wiper  
Switch Posi‐  
Wiper operation  
tion  
MIST  
OFF  
AUTO  
LO  
Operation while pulling up lever  
Stop  
Auto control  
Low speed  
High speed  
Switch Posi‐  
Wiper operation  
tion  
HI  
MIST  
OFF  
INT  
LO  
Operation while pulling up lever  
Stop  
Intermittent  
Low speed  
High speed  
HI  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
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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:  
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  
wipers on or off automatically  
(off―intermittent―low speed―high  
speed).  
If the windshield above the rain sensor  
is touched or wiped with a cloth.  
If the windshield is struck with a hand  
or other object from either outside or  
inside the vehicle.  
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be  
adjusted by turning the switch on the  
wiper lever.  
From the center position (normal), rotate  
the switch upward for higher sensitivity  
(faster response) or rotate it downward for  
less sensitivity (slower response).  
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 damaged  
when the wipers activate automatically.  
If you are going to clean the windshield,  
be sure the wipers are turned oꢁ  
Less sensitivity  
Switch  
completely (when it is most likely that the  
engine is left running) this is particularly  
important when clearing ice and snow.  
Center  
position  
NOTE  
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the  
Higher sensitivity  
OFF to the AUTO position while driving  
activates the windshield wipers once,  
after which they operate according to  
the rainfall amount.  
CAUTION  
Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering  
a sticker or a label on the windshield.  
Otherwise the rain sensor will not  
operate correctly.  
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.  
If the windshield is coated with water  
repellent, the rain sensor may not be  
able to sense the amount of rainfall  
correctly and the auto-wiper control  
may not operate properly.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or  
Windshield Washer  
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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, 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  
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to  
spray washer fluid.  
OFF  
Washer  
NOTE  
operation.  
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the  
If the windshield washer is turned on when  
the windshield wipers are not operating,  
the windshield wipers operate a few times.  
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.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
fluid level (page 6-27). If the fluid level  
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
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 auto-wiper control functions can be  
turned off. Refer to Personalization  
Features on page 9-9.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Rear Window Defogger  
CAUTION  
The rear window defogger clears fog from  
the rear window.  
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.  
The ignition must be switched ON to use  
the defogger.  
Before opening the convertible top, make  
sure the rear window defogger switch is  
turned oꢁ. Otherwise the heat generated  
from the defogger could damage the  
convertible top and the internal material.  
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.  
NOTE  
This defogger is not designed for  
To turn off the rear window defogger  
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press  
the switch again.  
melting snow. If there is an  
accumulation of snow on the rear  
window, remove it before using the  
defogger.  
Manual Climate Control  
Indicator light  
Mirror Defogger*  
▼
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 (page 4-55).  
Fully Automatic Climate Control  
Indicator light  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Manual Climate Control  
Horn  
To sound the horn, press the  
the steering wheel.  
Indicator light  
mark on  
Fully Automatic Climate Control  
Indicator light  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Hazard Warning Flasher  
The hazard warning lights should always  
be used when you stop on or near a  
roadway in an emergency.  
HomeLink Wireless  
Control System*  
NOTE  
HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are  
registered trademarks of Gentex  
Corporation.  
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 surrounding  
your home.  
Indicator light  
The hazard warning lights warn other  
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard  
and that they must take extreme caution  
when near it.  
HomeLink button  
WARNING  
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all  
the turn signals will flash. The hazard  
warning indicator lights in the instrument  
cluster flash simultaneously.  
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  
The turn signals do not work when the  
hazard warning lights are on.  
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.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
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 an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Programming the HomeLink  
System  
▼
CAUTION  
When programming a garage door opener  
or a gate, disconnect the power to these  
devices before performing programming.  
Continuous operation of the devices could  
damage the motor.  
Always checkthe 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  
The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons  
which can be individually selected and  
programmed using the transmitters for  
current, on-market devices as follows:  
1. Disconnect the power to the garage  
door opener or gate programmed to the  
hand-held transmitter.  
unexpected accident and serious injury if  
someone were to be hit.  
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.  
Pre-programming the HomeLink  
▼
System  
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the  
chosen HomeLink and hand-held  
transmitter buttons. Do not release the  
buttons until step 3 has been  
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.  
completed.  
NOTE  
Some gate operators and garage door  
openers may require you to replace  
this Programming Step 2 with  
procedures noted in the “Gate  
Operator/Canadian Programming”  
section.  
Verify that there is a remote control  
transmitter available for the device you  
would like to program.  
Disconnect the power to the device.  
4. After the HomeLink indicator light  
changes from a slow to a rapidly  
blinking light, release both the  
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter  
buttons.  
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Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
8. Firmly press and release the “learn” or  
“smart” button. (The name and color  
of the button may vary by  
If the HomeLink indicator light does  
not change to a rapidly blinking light,  
contact HomeLink at  
manufacturer.)  
www.homelink.com or call  
NOTE  
1-800-355-3515 for assistance.  
5. Connect the power to the garage door  
opener or gate programmed to the  
hand-held transmitter.  
6. Firmly press and hold the programmed  
HomeLink button for five seconds, and  
then release it. Perform this operation  
two times to activate the door or gate.  
If the door or gate does not activate,  
press and hold the just-trained  
HomeLink button and observe the  
indicator light.  
Complete the programming within 30  
seconds.  
9. 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.  
HomeLink should now activate your  
rolling code equipped device.  
If the indicator light stays on  
constantly, programming is complete  
and your device should activate when  
the HomeLink button is pressed and  
released.  
NOTE  
To program the remaining two HomeLink  
buttons, begin with “Programming”―  
step 1  
NOTE  
For questions or comments, please contact  
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or  
1-800-355-3515.  
To program the remaining two  
HomeLink buttons, begin with  
“Programming”― step 1  
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for  
two seconds and then turns to a  
constant light, continue with  
“Programming” steps 7―9 to  
complete the programming of a rolling  
code equipped device (most commonly  
a garage door opener).  
7. 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.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Gate operator/Canadian  
Programming  
Reprogramming the HomeLink  
system  
▼
▼
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.  
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 1.  
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:  
Erasing 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 10 seconds.  
Verify that the programming has been  
erased when you resell the vehicle.  
NOTE  
If programming a garage door opener or  
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the  
device during the “cycling” process to  
prevent possible overheating.  
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.  
Operating 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.  
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