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Light Switch
Each light turns on/off when the switch
is operated.
With Auto Light
Without Auto Light
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Light Switch
CAUTION
Do not cover the light sensor by
applying stickers or labels to the
windshield. Otherwise the sensor
cannot detect the surrounding light
correctly.
Driving
Light Switch
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Turning off the Lights
Turn the light switch to the OFF
position when the vehicle is stopped.
(With Auto Light)
The light switch returns to the AUTO
position automatically.
All the lights that are turned on turn
off, and the parking lights indicator
light
in the instrument cluster
turns 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. A system
malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Lights Warning Light
on page 8-50.
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
Coming Home Light
After the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the headlights can be turned on
for a while.
Using the coming home light
1. Switch the vehicle power to ACC orOFF.
2.
The headlights turn on, and then turn
off when any of the following
conditions is met.
A certain amount of time has passed
since occupants got out of the
vehicle and all the doors closed.
Three minutes have passed since the
headlights turned on.
The light switch was operated after
the headlights turned on.
NOTE
The time until the headlights turn off
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Leaving Home Light
The lights of your vehicle parked at a
distance can be turned on by operating
the key.
Driving
Light Switch
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
When the switch or lever is operated,
the windshield wiper/washer
operates.
With Auto-Wiper Control
With Intermittent Wiper
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Windshield
Wiper/Washer Switch
WARNING
In cold regions, use washer fluid
containing anti-freeze. In addition,
warm the windshield glass before
spraying washer fluid during cold
temperatures.
If washer fluid not containing
anti-freeze is used during cold
temperatures, it will freeze on the
windshield causing reduced visibility
which may lead to an accident. Before
spraying washer fluid, use the defroster
to make sure that the windshield is
sufficiently warmed up.
CAUTION
When the windshield wipers are not
used during freezing temperatures or
for a long time, the wiper rubber
may freeze to the glass. If the wipers
are operated while frozen to the
glass, it could damage the wiper
rubber and motor.
If the windshield wipers are operated
while the windshield glass is dry, the
glass could be scratched and the
wiper rubber damaged. When the
window glass is dry, spray washer
fluid before operating the wipers.
If the amount of washer fluid spray is
insufficient, do not use the
windshield washer switch. If the
washer switch continues to be
operated with no washer fluid being
sprayed, it could lead to pump
damage.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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Rear Window DefoggerSwitch
The rear window defogger warms the
rear window and removes fog.
When the rear window defogger is
operated, the following equipment
operates in conjunction with it.
Mirror defogger*
Refer to How to Use the Mirror
Defogger on page 5-80.
Windshield wiper de-icer*
Refer to How to Use the Windshield
Wiper De-icer on page 5-81.
Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Rear
Window Defogger Switch
CAUTION
Be careful not to scratch the
filaments when washing the rear
window. The filaments are installed
inside the rear window.
Use the rear window defogger while
the engine is running. In addition, do
not use the rear window defogger for
a long time. Otherwise, the
lead-acid battery power could be
depleted.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning light switch is used
when it is necessary to park the vehicle
on a roadside due to a vehicle
breakdown or other emergency.
How to Use the HazardWarning Lights
The vehicle power is switched ON
All the turn signal lights flash, and the
turn signal light
and the hazard
warning light
in the instrument
cluster flash.
Press the switch again to turn off the
lights.
The vehicle power is switched to ACC
or OFF
All the turn signal lights flash and the
hazard warning light
in the
instrument cluster flashes.
Press the switch again to turn off the
lights.
Driving
Hazard Warning Lights
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Antilock Brake System(ABS)
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking, caused by braking on slippery
roads, and maintains driving
directional stability and ensures
steerability.
NOTE
When depressing the brake pedal,
slight vibration might be felt from the
pedal. This vibration is a normal
occurrence when the ABS operates.
ABS does not operate at low speeds
(about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or
slower).
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Antilock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
Do not rely on the ABS as a substitute
for safe driving.
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use tires of the specified size
and type for the front and rear wheels.
If a tire other than the specified size or
type is installed, the ABS system may
not operate normally.
Driving
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
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Traction Control System(TCS)
The TCS prevents drive-wheel spinning
which occurs during acceleration from
a stop or acceleration during cornering
on slippery roads, such as wet or
snow-covered roads, and assures
optimum drive force and steerability.
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Traction
Control System (TCS)
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving.
The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.
Use snow tires or tire chains and drive
at reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and/or snow.
Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads is
dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.
Driving
Traction Control System (TCS)
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Dynamic Stability Control(DSC)
The DSC automatically controls
braking and hybrid system power
output in conjunct ion with systems
such as the ABS and TCS to help
control side slip when driving on
slippery surfaces, or during sudden or
evasive steering, which enhances
vehicle stability.
Also refer to Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 5-84, Traction Control System
(TCS) 5-85.
Warning and Cautions for
Using the Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
WARNING
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability
Control as a substitute for safe
driving.
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving , excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that
the DSC can operate normally.
Always use tires of the specified
size, same manufacturer, brand,
and pattern (tread pattern) for the
front and rear wheels.
Do not use tires with
significantly
different wear patterns on the
same vehicle.
Do not use tires with sizes other
than the specified size, different
type, and
significantly
different
wear patterns on the same vehicle.
When using tires where the tire
diameter is changed due to the
installation of tire chains, or when
installing an emergency spare tire,
the DSC may not operate normally.
Driving
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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