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Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)

The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.

Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.

qLights-On Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.

qPower Steering Malfunction

Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON, and turns off
when the engine is started.

If the light remains illuminated after the
engine is started, or illuminates while
driving, turn off the engine after parking
in a safe place, and then start the engine
again.
If the light does not illuminate after
restarting the engine, this indicates that
the power steering is restored and normal
steering is possible.
If the light remains illuminated, the power
steering is still inoperable. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

The power steering system is inoperable
when the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates. Steering is
possible, but requires more physical effort.

Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left
and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving at slow speeds will cause the power
steering system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel heavy, but
this does not indicate a malfunction. If this
occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait a
few minutes for the system to return to
normal.

qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning

Indicator Lights

When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-63).

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When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-70).

NOTE

If an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

Beep Sounds

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.

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qSeat Belt Warning Beep

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
With warning light for front
passenger's seat
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Reminder on page
2-30.
Without warning light for front
passenger's seat
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Reminder on page
2-30.

qIgnition Key Reminder

If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.

NOTE

A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.

qLights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.

NOTE

A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.

qTire Inflation Pressure Warning

Beep

The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-28).

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Lighting Control

qHeadlights

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.

Without AUTO position

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

With AUTO position

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Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Auto

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

AUTO (Auto-light control)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO 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 dashboard illumination on or off (see previous chart).

CAUTION

Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

Ø 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 AUTO
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

― 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 dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately
even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime 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 light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,
the day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob. To adjust the brightness of the
dashboard illumination: Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-43.

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO 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 sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-8.

Xenon fusion headlight bulbs

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.

WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.

CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, these
headlights contain mercury. So if you need to have your vehicle disposed, you should
remove the HID Headlights before disposal. The removed HID headlights should be
recycled, re-used or disposed as hazardous waste according to applicable laws. For
more information on the safe handling and disposal of HID bulbs please visit http://
www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury/. If you still have questions please contact our
Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-4680.

NOTE

If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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qLights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.

NOTE

A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.

qHeadlight High-Low Beam

Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.

High beam

Low beam

qFlashing the Headlights

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does
not need to be on). The lever will return to
the normal position when released.

OFF

Headlight
flashing

qHeadlight Leveling

The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.

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Select the proper headlight angle from the following
chart.

Front seat

Rear
seat

Load

Switch

Position

Driver Passenger

―

×: Yes

―: No
*1 Second-row and third-row seats

qDaytime Running Lights

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON.

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

Turn signals

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 flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.

Right turn

Left turn

Right lane change

Left lane change

OFF

Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the change

―until the

indicator flashes

― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when
released.

NOTE

If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
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Fog Lights

The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.

The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the fog lights.

To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the

position.

Fog light switch

To turn the fog lights off, rotate the fog
light switch to the OFF position or turn
the headlights off.

NOTE

The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.

(With auto-light control)
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the fog lights can be turned on
when the headlights, the exterior lights and
dashboard illumination are on.

Windshield Wipers and
Washer

The ignition must be switched ON.

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident.

Only use windshield washer fluid
mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions:

Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is
dangerous as it could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident.
In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed
using the defroster before spraying
the washer fluid.

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NOTE

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper
blades, the wiper motor is protected from
motor breakdown, overheating and possible
fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and
park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow
and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the
blades should operate normally. If they do not
resume functioning, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to
the side of the road and park off the right-of-
way. Wait until the weather clears before trying
to drive with the wipers inoperative.

qWindshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.

With INT position

Switch Position

Wiper operation

No.

Type

Single wipe cycle (mist)

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

With AUTO position

Switch

Position

Wiper operation

Single wipe cycle (mist)

Auto control

Low speed

High speed

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Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.

INT ring

AUTO (Auto-wiper control)

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
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 sensitivity

Switch

Center
position

CAUTION

Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on
the windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.

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Ø When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO 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 AUTO 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

―this is

particularly important when
clearing ice and snow

―when it is

most likely that the engine is left
running.

NOTE

Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFF to the AUTO position while driving at
a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher
(or after driving the vehicle) 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
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 AUTO
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 OFF
position other than when driving the vehicle
under rainy conditions.

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qWindshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.

Washer

OFF

NOTE

With the wiper lever in the OFF or intermittent
position/AUTO position, the wipers will
operate continuously until the lever is
released.

If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-17). If it's normal,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Rear Window Wiper and
Washer

The ignition must be switched ON.

qRear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.

Switch Position

Wiper operation

No.

Type

INT Intermittent

Normal

qRear Window Washer

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the

position. After

the switch is released, the washer will
stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-17). If it's normal and
the washer still does not work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.

Indicator light

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defogger is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the defogger.

qMirror Defogger

To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 5-69).

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Horn

To sound the horn, press the

mark on

the steering wheel.

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Hazard warning flasher

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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