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*Some models.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On Off
Running lights
* On Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination Off Off On On On On
*1
*1 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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*Some models.
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto
*1 Off Off Off On Off
Running lights * On Off Auto *1 Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination Off Off Auto
*1 On *2 /
Off *3 On On On On *4
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
*2 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON .
If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
*3 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON , the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is
switched to
.
*4 If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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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 turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
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 windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
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
windscreen, 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.
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NOTE
The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel 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, traf ¿ c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
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 instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-30 .
The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .
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*Some models.
Front Fog Lights *
The front fog lights can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
or position
(the fog light switch returns to the
position automatically).
Fog light switch
The headlight switch must be in the
or
position before turning on the front fog
lights.
The front fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
front fog light are on.
To turn the front fog lights off, do any of
the following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
NOTE
(With auto-light control) If the fog light switch is in the or
position and the headlight switch
is in the
position, the front fog
lights will turn on when the
headlights, the exterior lights and
instrument panel illumination turn
on.
If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the rear fog light will
also illuminate, and the rear fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
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*Some models.
Rear Fog Light *
The rear fog light can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be
seen.
When the lights are turned on, the rear
fog lights indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
Type A (With Front Fog Light)
The headlight switch must be in the or
position before turning on the rear fog
light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to the
position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.
Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to the
position automatically).
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
The front fog lights turns on when
the rear fog light is turned on.
If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the front fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
(With auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the
position, the rear fog light turns
on when the headlights, the exterior
lights and instrument panel
illumination are on.
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Type B (Without Front Fog Light)
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the rear fog light.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to its original position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.
Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to its original position
automatically).
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction Indicators
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.
If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF
The direction indicators in the instrument
cluster À ash according to the operation of
the direction indicator lever to show which
signal is working.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
If an object placed on the instrument panel is re À ected in the windscreen and picked
up by the camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the speci ¿ ed pressure.
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint À aking.
The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves ¿ lled with water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
Back-light is re À ecting from the road surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
