Mazda Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 manual Light sensor

Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

CAUTION

ØDo not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

Light sensor

ØThe 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.

NOTE

lThe 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.

lThe 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 5-32.

lThe sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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.

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