Mazda 2009 RX-8, Service Highlights

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LIGHTING SYSTEMS
09-18–12
AUTO LIGHT SENSOR OPERATION
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Caution
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In the following cases, the auto light sensor cannot detect the illumination level correctly which
could cause an auto light malfunction:
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A sticker or label is adhered to the windshield above the auto light sensor.
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The windshield is dirty above the auto light sensor.
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The auto light sensor is installed to the lens which is installed to top center area of the windshield
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The auto light sensor is integrated with the rain sensor as a single unit.
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The upward and forward illumination level sensors which detect the level of illumination above and in front of
the vehicle respectively are built-in.
LENS
AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR
(RAIN SENSOR)
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AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR
(RAIN SENSOR)
UPWARD ILLUMINATION LEVEL SESOR
FORWARD ILLUMINATION LEVEL SESOR
RAIN SENSOR
DETECTION AREA
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