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To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area. At the
same time, the High Beam Control System
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.


NOTE
  When the vehicle speed is about
30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights automatically switch to
high beams when there are no vehicles
ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
 When the vehicle speed is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the High Beam
Control System (HBC) switches the
headlights to low beams.
  The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
  Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be disabled.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .

Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the

position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off and the

is illuminated.
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NOTE
  The Traffi c Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if there is a malfunction in
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
   Under the following conditions, the Traf fi c Sign Recognition System (TSR) may not
operate normally.
   An object placed on the dashboard is re fl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
   Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
  The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci fi ed pressure.   Tires other than standard tires are equipped.  The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
  When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
  The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the op\
tical axis is
deviated.
  The windshield is dirty or foggy.  The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).  Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
  The vehicle is making a sharp turn.  Strong light re fl ects off the road.   A traffi c sign is in a position which makes it dif fi cult to re fl ect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in \
a tunnel.
   The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or sno\
w.  The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.  A traffi c sign is obscured by mud or snow.  A traffi c sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.  A traffi c sign is partially shaded.  A traffi c sign is bent or warped.  A traffi c sign is too low or too high.  A traffi c sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traf fi c signs).   A traffi c sign is too big or too small.  There is an object similar to the traf fi c sign being read (such as another traf fi c sign or
other signs resembling it).
   The Traffi c Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if the active drivin\
g display
is set to non-display.
   The Traffi c Sign Recognition System (TSR) can be set to inoperable. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .
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  Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane l\
ines correctly and
it may not operate normally.
  If an object placed on the dashboard is re fl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
   Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
  The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci fi ed pressure.   Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.  When the vehicle is driven on the guiding branch to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
  The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.  A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making \
it
less visible.
  A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rai\
n, fog, or snow).  The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
resulting
from construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
  A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi 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 op\
tical axis is
deviated.
  The windshield is dirty or foggy.  The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).  Back-light is re fl ected off 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 (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.  The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.  Driving on roads with tight curves.  The road is excessively uneven.  The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.  There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.  There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.


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NOTE
  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
  The height of the vehicle ahead is low.  You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
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  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
  Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.  The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
  Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on
the windshield.
  Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high pro fi le.   When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and lon\
gitudinally
striped walls).
  The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.  A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.  The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep s\
lope.  Entering or exiting a tunnel.  Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.  Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
  There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.  When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off at
nighttime.
  Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
  Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
  When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  The vehicle is driven with tires having signi fi cantly different wear.   The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.  There are water puddles on the road.  The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
  The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
  The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.  You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.  When driving extremely close to the target object.  Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a t\
railer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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Light Bulbs

Side turn signal lights
Vanity mirror
lights Type A
Type B
Overhead lights/Front map
lights
Side turn signal lights Vanity mirror lights
Overhead lights/Front map
lights Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights Luggage compartment
light
Reverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount
brake light Rear map lights
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights
Luggage compartment
lightReverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights High-mount brake light
Rear map lights
Fog lights
Headlights (High/Low beam)
/Daytime running lights
Front side-marker lights
Rear side-marker lights
Daytime running lights/Parking
lights
Front turn signal
lights/Parking lights Fog lights Front side-marker lights
Some models.
Headlights (High/Low beam)
/Daytime running lights

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*Some models.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a fl athead screwdriver, make
sure that the fl athead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the fl athead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.

NOTE
  To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.

Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights/Daytime running lights,
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(Type A), Front side-marker lights
(Type A), Fog lights
* , Brake lights (Type
A), Taillights (Type A), Reverse lights,
High-mount brake light, Side turn
signal lights, Rear side-marker lights
(Type A)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
Refer to Hood on page 6-20 .
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.


5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Front side-marker lights (Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer using a fl athead screwdriver and
remove the retainers, and then partially
peel back the over fender.

Removal
Installation

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6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.

Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses
in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:


1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.


3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .

Normal Blown

WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse
is a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fi r e .

4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.

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