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CAUTION
ØDo not shade the light sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on
the windshield. Otherwise the light
sensor will not operate correctly.
Light sensor
ØThe light sensor also works as a
rain sensor for the auto-wiper
control. Keep hands and scrapers
clear of the windshield when 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
lThe light 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 light turns off if the light
switch is turned to the OFF position.
lThe timing for turning on the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination can be delayed by adjusting
the sensitivity of the light sensor. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor
adjustment.
lThe sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be
changed.Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-8.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.
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.
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Switches and Controls
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NOTEBecause 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.
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.
qWindshield Wipers
Type A (With INT position)
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT ―Intermittent
LO ―Low speed
HI ―High speed
For a single wiping cycle, press the lever
up to MIST.
MIST ―Mist
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.
INT ring
Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
AUTO ―Auto control
LO ―Low speed
HI ―High speed
For a single wiping cycle, press the lever
up to MIST.
MIST ―Mist
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting FunctionInitial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/off Adjusts headlight illumination on/off timing
based on surrounding lightness/darkness 2000
―4000 lx 1000 ―2000 lx
Auto headlight off Time required for headlights to turn off after
ignition is switched off 30 seconds 0/60/120 seconds
Turn indicator Sets beep sound volume level HighLow
Blind spot warning Deactivates warning beep function Activated Deactivated
Illumination entry Time required for interior lamp to turn off
automatically after all doors are closed
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
Deactivates function that allows interior lamp
to illuminate automatically when ignition is
switched off Activated Deactivated
Deactivates function that allows interior lamp
to illuminate automatically when doors are
unlocked Activated Deactivated
Time required for interior lamp to turn off
automatically
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar) 30 minutes 10 minutes
Smart turn Activates function that allows turn signal lights
to flash three times with momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes)
Deactivated Activated
Keyless entry Selects unlocking method with the retractable
key
Press×2
Press×1
Time required for doors to relock automatically
after unlocking with transmitter 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
Deactivates function that allows horn to sound
automatically when doors are locked by
pressing transmitter two consecutive times Activated Deactivated
10-8
Personalization Features
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