headlights MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2020 User Guide

ï‚·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.
ï‚·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.
ï‚·If the headlight switch and the
windshield wiper switch are in AUTO,
and the wipers are operated at low or
high speed by the auto wiper control for
several seconds, bad weather conditions
are determined and the headlights may
be turned on.
ï‚·The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
â–¼ Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.

Washer
OFF
NOTE
If the windshield wash
er is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does no t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-27). If the fluid level
is normal, consult a n Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)*
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the
left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have
been turned on.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspe cted on page 7-36.
NOTE
ï‚·Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter what side
of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is
not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily to
driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-hand traffic).
ï‚·The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/
inoperable using the personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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High Beam Control System (HBC)*
The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between
high and low beams.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-105.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or appr oaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlight s to low beams when one of the following occurs:
ï‚·The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehi cle approaching in the
opposite direction.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roa ds in well-lit cities and
towns.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-36.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify th e headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to
safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if
necessary.
When Driving
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NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic
conditions.
ï‚·When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals.
ï‚·When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs.
ï‚·When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
ï‚·When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
ï‚·When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
ï‚·When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
ï‚·When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects.
ï‚·When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
â–¼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to s
witch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the igni tion is switched ON
and the headlight sw itch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, the HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
ï‚·When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more, the headlights
automatically switch to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC
switches the headlights to low beams.
ï‚·The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
ï‚·Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
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ï‚·A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
ï‚·The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
ï‚·The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
ï‚·The windshield is dirty or foggy.
ï‚·Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
ï‚·The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
ï‚·The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
ï‚·The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
ï‚·The road is excessively uneven.
ï‚·The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
ï‚·There are two or more adjace nt white or yellow lines.
ï‚·There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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ï‚·The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
ï‚·The windshield is dirty or foggy.
ï‚·The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
ï‚·Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
ï‚·The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
ï‚·Strong light reflects off the road.
ï‚·A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
ï‚·The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
ï‚·A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
ï‚·A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
ï‚·A traffic sign is partially shaded.
ï‚·A traffic sign is bent or warped.
ï‚·A traffic sign is too low or too high.
ï‚·A traffic sign is too bright or too da rk (including electronic traffic signs).
ï‚·A traffic sign is too big or too small.
ï‚·There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
ï‚·The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
â–¼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are
displayed on the multi-informat ion display.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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NOTE
ï‚·In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
ï‚·The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
ï‚·You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
ï‚·In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
ï‚·Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
ï‚·The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
ï‚·Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windshield.
ï‚·Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicl es with an extremely low or high profile.
ï‚·When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
ï‚·The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
ï‚·A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
ï‚·The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
ï‚·Entering or exiting a tunnel.
ï‚·Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
ï‚·Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
ï‚·There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
ï‚·Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
ï‚·Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
ï‚·When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven with tires having significantly different wear.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
ï‚·There are water puddles on the road.
ï‚·The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
ï‚·The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
ï‚·The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
ï‚·A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lightSide turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
P
arking lights
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
ï‚·To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ï‚·Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
â–¼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights, Daytime running lights
(LED type), Parking lights, High-mount
brake light, Brake l
ights, Taillights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Daytime running lights (Bulb type)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood.
If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the fuse
block cover may come in contact with
the frame when it is removed and
become scratched.
When removing the cover, remove it
slowly according to the following
procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by pressing down on the front tab with
your fingers.
2. Remove the front tab while slightly lifting the front of the cover.
3. Remove the cover while lifting it and sliding it to the rear.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse isblown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WA R N I N G
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a
high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
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