Lighting Control
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Headlights
Type A (Without AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights
Off
Off
On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Dashboard illumination
Off
On
On
NOTE
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If the light switch is left on, the lights will
automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition to ACC
or off (LOCK). The time setting can be
changed. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-8.
l
To prevent discharging the battery, do not
leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights
Off
Off
On
Auto
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Dashboard
illumination
Off
On
On
NOTE
l
If the light switch is left on, the lights will
automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition to ACC
or off (LOCK). The time setting can be
changed. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-8.
l
To prevent discharging the battery, do not
leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
AUTO (Auto-light control)
When the headlight is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the light sensor senses the surrounding
lightness or darkness and automatically
turns on or off the headlights, other
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
(see chart above).
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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