2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 sensor

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Before Driving
Mirrors
NOTE
 Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity
will be affected and may not operate
normally.

Light sensor
 For information regarding the 3 buttons
(,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-47. The auto-dimmer function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).
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4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................4-2
Ignition Switch ...............................4-2
Starting the Engine .........................4-3
Turning the Engine Off ..................4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........4-9
Meters and Gauges .........................4-9
Warning/Indicator Lights .............4-16
Transmission ......................................4-21
Manual Transmission
Operation ......................................4-21
Automatic Transmission
Controls ........................................4-24
Switches and Controls ......................4-35
Lighting Control ...........................4-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....4-40
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...4-41
Rear Window Defogger ...............4-45
Horn .............................................4-46
Hazard Warning Flasher ...............4-46
HomeLink Wireless Control
System* .........................................4-47
Brake ..................................................4-51
Brake System ...............................4-51
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ...........4-53
ABS/TCS/DSC ...................................4-55
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .....4-55
Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...4-57
Fuel Economy Monitor .....................4-59
Fuel Economy Monitor* ...............4-59
Drive Selection ...................................4-61
Drive Selection* ...........................4-61
Power Steering...................................4-63
Power Steering .............................4-63
i-ACTIVSENSE.................................4-64
i-ACTIVSENSE*..........................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)* ..........................................4-65
High Beam Control System
(HBC)*..........................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)* ......................................4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System* .........................................4-74
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)* .......................................4-81
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)* ...........................................4-84
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ..................4-87
Cruise Control ...................................4-89
Cruise Control* .............................4-89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....4-93
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* .........................................4-93
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Wrench Indicator Light*
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20.
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have
a malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition PositionONACC or OFFONACC or OFFONACC or OFFONACC or OFF
HeadlightsOffOffAuto*1Auto*2OffOffOnOn
Daytime running lightsOn*3OffAuto*4OffOn*3OffOffOff
TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumination
OffOffAuto*1Auto*2OnOnOnOn
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on\
the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.*2 When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF with the lights turned on, the lights turn off after a certain period of time.*3 It turns on while driving the vehicle.*4 The lights turn on while the vehicle is driven, and turn off when the headlights are turned on by the auto-light control function.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Auto-light control*
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically tu\
rns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).
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 position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers 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 off 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 position. (Without auto headlight off function)
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and \
dashboard
illumination will turn off. The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-13. 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
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the
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).
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 downward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it upward for
less sensitivity (slower response).
Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Center
position
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.

 When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 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.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
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 (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
 Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
to the position while driving
activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount. 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. If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
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 operation. If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
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 position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions. The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
W asher
OFF
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the or
position/ position, the wipers will
operate continuously until the lever is
released.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-31). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE*
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sen\
sors.
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the
systems.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ........................................................................\
......4-65
High Beam Control System (HBC) ........................................................................\
............4-66
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ........................................................................\
.4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System ........................................................................\
.......4-74
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........................................................................\
................4-81
Camera and Sensors
Forward sensing camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of th\
e vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 High Beam Control system (HBC) Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windsh\
ield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-84.
Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors.\
The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-87.
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