2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 headlights
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Switches and Controls
Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,
License lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
y Ignition switch: off
y Headlight switch: or
Lock button
Unlock
button
N O T E
y Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
y When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
y When the headlight switch is in a
position other than
or , the
headlights turn off.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the vehicle starts
moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to
the P position (automatic transmission
vehicle).
N O T E
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
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*Some models.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) *
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the
left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have
been turned on.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-26 .
N O T E
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable
using the personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9 .
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*Some models.
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-18 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
y The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
y The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
y The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-26 .
CAUTION
¾ Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
¾ Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while
paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and
low beams manually if necessary.
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N O T E
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf ¿ c
conditions.
y When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traf ¿ c signals.
y When there are re À ective objects in the surrounding area such as re À ective plates and
signs.
y When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
y When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
y When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
y When there is suf ¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
y When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects.
y When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
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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.
N O T E
y 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.
y The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
y Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be disabled.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9 .
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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y Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
y If an object placed on the dashboard is re À ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
y Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclined.
y The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci ¿ ed pressure.
y When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
y The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint À aking.
y The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
y A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
y The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
y 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.
y The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
y The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
y The windshield is dirty or foggy.
y Back-light is re À ecting from the road surface.
y The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
y The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
y The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
y The road is excessively uneven.
y The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
y There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
y There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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N O T E
y In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
y The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
y You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
y Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
y In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
y When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
y The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
y A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.
y The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
y Entering or exiting a tunnel.
y Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
y Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
y There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
y When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
y The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (low beam) Parking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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