Light control

Headlights

• Turn the light control to switch the headlights, other exterior lights, and instrument panel lights on and off.
• For vehicles equipped with a Type A instrument panel, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mazda dealer as indicated.
• A malfunction in the system or operating conditions is indicated by a warning.

Refer to Indicator and Warning Lights on page 4-24.

NOTE

• If the light switch is left in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.

The time can be changed.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on when the engine is not running unless required for safety.

Without automatic light control

With automatic light control

* The headlight and other light settings change automatically according to the ambient brightness detected by the sensor.

Automatic light control

When the headlight switch is in the positionand the ignition switch is turned to
ON, the optical sensor detects ambient brightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior lights, and instrument panel lights on or off (see the table above).

WARNING

• Do not obstruct the optical sensor by attaching a label or sticker to the windshield. The optical sensor may not function properly.

Type A

Type B

• The optical sensor also functions as the rain sensor for automatic wiper control. Do not place your hands or scrapers near the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the
  ignition switch is ON, as your fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be damaged when they operate automatically. When you want to clean the windshield, be sure to turn the wipers off completely, especially when removing ice and snow, and particularly if you are strongly tempted to leave the engine running.

NOTE

• The headlights, other exterior lights, and instrument panel lights may not turn off immediately even when the surrounding area is bright, because the optical sensor judges it to be night if the surrounding area remains continuously dark for several minutes, for example inside long tunnels, in traffic jams in a tunnel, or in covered parking areas.

In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is set to the OFF position.

When the light control is in the position and the ignition switch is
set to ACC or OFF, the headlights, other exterior lights, and instrument panel lights turn off.

The instrument panel lighting can be adjusted by turning the instrument cluster control. The day/night mode can also be changed by turning the knob until a beep sounds. To adjust the instrument panel brightness, refer to Instrument Panel Lighting on page 4-13.

The sensitivity of the AUTO indicator can be changed by an authorized Mazda dealer.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.

Xenon discharge headlight bulbs

The low beam headlight bulbs are xenon discharge bulbs that produce a white light over a wide area.

WARNING

Do not replace xenon discharge bulbs yourself

Replacing xenon discharge bulbs yourself is dangerous.

Because xenon discharge bulbs require high voltage, you may receive an electric shock if the bulbs are not handled properly. When bulb replacement is required, contact an authorized Mazda dealer.

NOTE

If the headlights flicker or their brightness decreases, the bulbs may be near the end of their service life and must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mazda dealer.

High beam/low beam

Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever back to its original position to turn on the low beams.

The high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on when the high beams are on.

Headlamp flasher

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you (the headlight switch does not need to be in the on position). The high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on at the same time. The lever returns automatically to the normal position when released.

Headlight Height Adjustment

The number of passengers and the load in the luggage compartment change the headlight aim.

The headlight aim is adjusted automatically when the headlights are on.

A malfunction in the system or operating conditions is indicated by a warning.

Refer to Indicator and Warning Lights on page 4-24.

Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)

The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) automatically turns the headlight beams left or right, using the steering wheel input, when the headlights are on.

A malfunction in the system or operating conditions is indicated by a warning.

Refer to Indicator and Warning Lights on page 4-24.

AFS OFF switch

The AFS OFF switch turns off the Adaptive Front-lighting System. The AFS OFF indicator light comes on in the instrument panel.

Press the AFS OFF switch again to turn the Adaptive Front-lighting System back on. The AFS OFF indicator light goes off.

Daytime Running Lights

Some countries require vehicles driven during the day to have their lights on (daytime running lights).

The daytime running lights come on automatically when the ignition switch is turned to ON.

The daytime running lights turn off when the parking brake is applied or when the selector lever is moved to P (vehicles with automatic transmission).

NOTE

(Except Canada) The daytime running lights can be turned off.

Refer to Customization Features on page 9-9.