Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE

If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON
ACC or
OFF
ON
ACC or
OFF
ON
ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On
*2
Daytime running lights On
*1
Off On
*1
Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination
Off Off On On
*2
On On
*2
*1 The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.
*2 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.
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