2012 MAZDA MODEL CX-7 headlights

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NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is switched ON.Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
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NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition is switched to ON.
Gear position indicator
In manual mode, the“M”of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
CAUTION
(With AUTO position)
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 wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and 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
lIf the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after
switching the ignition to ACC or switching the ignition off.
lTo prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.
(With AUTO position)lThe 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 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.
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lThe sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.lInstrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument
cluster. Also, day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-43.
AUTO (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 on or off
the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above).
Type A (Without AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
Ignition switched ON
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff On On
Ignition switched OFF
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff On On
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Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
Ignition switched ON
Switch Position
Headlights Off
AutoOff On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff On On
Ignition switched OFF
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff Off On On
Type C (Daytime Running Lights with AUTO position)
NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied.
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The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
Ignition switched ON
Switch Position
Headlights On*1
Auto*2
On*1On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff On On
Ignition switched OFF
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff Off On On
*1 Daytime running lights on
*2 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected
by the sensor.
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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.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.
High beam
Low beam
qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does
not need to be on). The lever will return to
the normal position when released.
OFF
Flashing
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qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the following
chart.
Front seat
Rear
seatLoadSwitch
Position
Driver Passenger
×―――0
××――0
×× ×―1
×× ×× 2
×――×3
×: Yes
―:No
qDaytime Running Lights (Canada)
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 is
switched ON.NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.
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