Get When Driving -> Switches and Controls Guide for Mazda Cx-5 SUV 2023

When Driving

Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

Headlights

▼

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights 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 the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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

OFF

ACC or

OFF

ACC or

OFF

ON

OFF

*2

Headlights

Off

On

*1

Daytime running lights

Off

On

Taillights

Parking lights

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

*2

Off

On

*

1

2

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

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With auto-light control

(Except Canada)

Switch Position

Ignition Position

OFF

ACC or

AUTO

ACC or

OFF

ACC or

OFF

ACC or

OFF

ON

OFF

*2

*4

Headlights

Off

On

Auto

On

*1

*3

*1

Daytime running lights

Off

On

Taillights

Parking lights

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

*2

*4

Off

On

Auto

On

*

1

2

3

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the

auto light function.

*

4

The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

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Switches and Controls

(Canada)

Ignition Position

Switch Position

Headlights

ACC or OFF

ON

*1

AUTO

OFF

Off

On

Daytime running

lights

Off

*2*4

*3*4

Auto

Taillights

Parking lights

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

*5

Off

On

*

1

2

The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.

During the daytime, the daytime running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights,

parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically.

*

3

4

During the daytime, the daytime running lights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on

automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn

on automatically.

When the light switch is switched to the OFF position while the vehicle is stopped, all of the lights that are

turned on turn off. When the light switch is switched from a position other than

to the

position

while the vehicle is stopped, the daytime running lights or the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the

vehicle, the lights that are turned off turn on again.

The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to any other position with the lights

turned on. The lights are turned off when the driver's door is opened or 30 seconds have elapsed since the

lights turned on.

*

5

*

Auto-light control

(Except Canada)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the

light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the

headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

(Canada)

When the headlight switch is in a position other than

and the ignition is switched ON, the

light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the

headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

CAUTION

Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise

the light sensor will not operate correctly.

The 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 could be

damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,

be sure the wipers are turned oﬀ completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the

engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.

NOTE



The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the

surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time

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 lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

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.

The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.



Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Switches and Controls

simultaneously. The lever will return to

the normal position when released.

Headlight High-Low Beam

▼

The headlights switch between high and

low beams by moving the lever forward or

backward.

Coming Home Light

High beam

Low beam

▼

The coming home light turns on the

headlights (low beams) when the lever is

operated.

To turn on the lights

When the lever is pulled with the ignition

switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam

headlights turn on.

When the headlight high-beams are on, the

headlight high-beam indicator light is

turned on.

The headlights turn off after a certain

period of time has elapsed after all of the

doors are closed.

Flashing the Headlights

▼

Can be used when the ignition is switched

ON.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully

towards you (the headlight switch does not

need to be on).

NOTE

OFF



The time until the headlights turn off

after all of the doors are closed can be

changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Headlight

flashing



If no operations are done for 3 minutes

after the lever is pulled, the headlights

turn off.

The headlights turn off if the lever is

pulled again while the headlights are

illuminated.

The headlight high-beam indicator light in

the instrument cluster illuminates



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

When the headlight switch is turned to

the OFF position, the headlights turn

off.

Leaving Home Light

▼

The leaving home light turns on the lights

when the transmitter unlock button is

pressed while away from the vehicle.

The following lights turn on when the

leaving home light is operated.

Headlight Leveling

▼

The number of passengers and weight of

cargo in the luggage compartment change

the angle of the headlights.

Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,

License plate lights.

To turn on the lights

Auto type

When the ignition switch and the headlight

switch are in the following conditions, the

headlights will illuminate when the

transmitter unlock button is pressed and

the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.

The headlights turn off after a certain

period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).

The angle of the headlights will be

automatically adjusted when turning on

the headlights.

A system malfunction or operation

conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to Contact Mazda Dealer and Have

Vehicle Inspected on page 7-25.



Ignition switch: off

Headlight switch: AUTO,



, or

Manual type

The headlight leveling switch is used to

adjust the angle of the headlights

manually.

Lock button

Unlock

button

NOTE



Operation of the leaving home light can

be turned on or off.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the transmitter lock button is

pressed and the vehicle receives the

transmitter signal, the headlights turn

off.



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NOTE

Select the proper headlight angle from the

following chart.

When the light switch is switched to the

position, the daytime running lights turn

off. If you want to drive the vehicle with

the daytime running lights turned on,

switch the light switch to a position other

Front seat

Switch

Posi‐

tion

Rear

seat

Load

Driver Passenger

×

―

×

―

×

―

×

0

than

.

×

1

×

1

―

×

1.5

×: Yes

―: No

Daytime Running Lights

▼

Some countries require moving vehicles to

have their lights on (daytime running

lights) during the daytime.

Except Canada

The daytime running lights turn on when

the vehicle is driven and turn off when the

parking brake is operated or the selector

lever is shifted to the P position.

NOTE

The daytime running lights can be

deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

Canada

The daytime running lights continuously

turn on when the ignition is switched ON.

When the light switch is switched to the

OFF or

position while the vehicle is

stopped, the daytime running lights turns

off. When you start driving the vehicle,

they turn on again.

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Switches and Controls

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

Lane-Change Signals

▼

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the turn and lane-change signals.

Move the lever halfway toward the

direction of the lane change―until the

indicator flashes― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when

released.

Turn Signals

▼

Move the signal lever down (for a left

turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop

position. The signal will self-cancel after

the turn is completed.

Three-Flash Turn Signal

▼

After releasing the turn signal lever, the

turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The

operation can be canceled by moving the

lever in the direction opposite to which it

was operated.

If the indicator light continues to flash

after a turn, manually return the lever to its

original position.

Right turn

NOTE

The three-flash turn signal function can be

switched to operable/inoperable using the

personalization function.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

Right lane change

OFF

Left lane change

Left turn

The turn signal indicators in the

instrument cluster flash according to the

operation of the turn signal lever to show

which signal is working.

NOTE



There may be a problem with the turn

signal lights if they do not flash but

remain turned on, or they flash

abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

A personalized function is available to



change the turn indicator sound volume.

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Switches and Controls

If the amount of washer ﬂuid spray is

insuﬃcient, do not use the washer

switch. If the washer switch continues to

be operated with no washer ﬂuid being

sprayed, it could lead to pump damage.

Windshield Wipers and

Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the wipers.

NOTE

WARNING

If the windshield wipers are operated

under cold weather conditions or during

snowfall, they could stop due to

accumulated snow on the windshield. If

the windshield wipers stop due to

accumulated snow on the windshield, park

the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper

switch off, and then remove the

Use only windshield washer ﬂuid or plain

water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer ﬂuid is

dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it

will dirty the windshield, aﬀect your

visibility, and could result in an accident.

accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is

turned to another position other than OFF,

the wipers will operate. If the wipers do

not operate even though the wiper switch

is turned to a position other than OFF,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as

soon as possible.

Only use windshield washer ﬂuid mixed

with anti-freeze protection in freezing

weather conditions:

Using windshield washer ﬂuid without

anti-freeze protection in freezing weather

conditions is dangerous as it could freeze

on the windshield and block your vision

which could cause an accident. In addition,

make sure the windshield is suﬃciently

warmed using the defroster before

spraying the washer ﬂuid.

Windshield Wipers

▼

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever

up or down.

With intermittent wiper

CAUTION

When the wipers are not used during

freezing temperatures or for a long time,

the wiper rubber may adhere to the

glass. If the wipers are operated while

adhered to the glass, it could damage

the wiper rubber and motor.

If the wipers are operated while the glass

is dry, the glass could be scratched and

the wiper rubber damaged. When the

glass is dry, spray washer ﬂuid before

operating the wipers.

Switch Posi‐

Wiper operation

tion

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

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Switches and Controls

*

Switch Posi‐

Auto-wiper control

Wiper operation

tion

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, the rain sensor senses the amount

of rainfall on the windshield and turns the

wipers on or off automatically

(off―intermittent―low speed―high

speed).

OFF

INT

LO

Stop

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

HI

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position

and choose the interval timing by rotating

the ring.

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the

wiper lever.

From the center position (normal), rotate

the switch upward for higher sensitivity

(faster response) or rotate it downward for

less sensitivity (slower response).

Less sensitivity

Switch

INT ring

Center

position

With auto-wiper control

Higher sensitivity

Switch Posi‐

Wiper operation

tion

MIST

OFF

AUTO

LO

Operation while pulling up lever

Stop

Auto control

Low speed

High speed

HI

*Some models.

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NOTE

CAUTION



Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

OFF to the AUTO position while driving

activates the windshield wipers once,

after which they operate according to

the rainfall amount.

Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering

a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the rain sensor will not

operate correctly.



The auto-wiper control may not operate

when the rain sensor temperature is

about －10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or

about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.

If the windshield is coated with water

repellent, the rain sensor may not be

able to sense the amount of rainfall

correctly and the auto-wiper control

may not operate properly.



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

When the ignition is switched ON and

the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,

the windshield wipers may operate

automatically in the following cases:

The area of the windshield above the

rain sensor is touched or wiped with a

cloth.

The windshield or the rain sensor area

in the cabin is hit.

When the ignition is switched ON and

the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,

do not touch the windshield or the

windshield wipers Otherwise, the

windshield wipers will operate

automatically which could catch your

ﬁngers or damage the windshield wipers.

When removing ice or snow, or cleaning

the windshield, always make sure the

wiper lever is in the OFF position.

operation.



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.



(With auto-wiper control (Except

Canada))

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If the headlight switch and the

Rear Window Wiper and

Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the wiper.

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.

Rear Window Wiper

▼



The auto-wiper control functions can be

turned off. Refer to the Settings section

in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Windshield Washer

▼

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to

spray washer fluid.

OFF

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear

wiper/washer switch.

Washer

Switch Posi‐

Wiper operation

tion

OFF

INT

ON

Stop

NOTE

Intermittent

Normal

If the windshield washer is turned on when

the windshield wipers are not operating,

the windshield wipers operate a few times.

Rear Window Washer

▼

If the washer does not work, inspect the

fluid level (page 6-24). If the fluid level

is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/

washer switch to either of the position.

After the switch is released, the washer

will stop.

If the washer does not work, inspect the

fluid level (page 6-24). If the fluid level

is normal and the washer still does not

work, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Fully Automatic Climate Control

System

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from

the rear window.

Indicator light

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear

window defogger. The rear window

defogger operates for about 15 minutes

and then turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates when the

defogger is operating.

CAUTION

To turn off the rear window defogger

before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press

the switch again.

Do not use sharp instruments or window

cleaners with abrasives to clean the

inside of the rear window surface. They

may damage the defogger grid inside the

window.

Manual Climate Control System

Indicator light

NOTE



This defogger is not designed for

melting snow. If there is an

accumulation of snow on the rear

window, remove it before using the

defogger.



The rear window defogger setting can

be changed. After changing the setting,

the rear window defogger stops

automatically after 15 minutes have

elapsed and when the ambient

temperature is high. When the ambient

temperature is low, it continues to

operate until the switch is pressed

again.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Windshield Wiper De-icer^*

Fully Automatic Climate Control

System

▼

The thermal filaments at the following

positions heat up and facilitate the removal

of snow accumulated on the windshield.

Indicator light

Mirror Defogger^*

▼

The mirror defoggers defrost the outside

mirrors.

The windshield wiper de-icer operates in

conjunction with the rear window

defogger.

To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer,

switch the ignition ON and press the rear

window defogger switch (page 4-84).

Manual Climate Control System

The mirror defoggers operate in

conjunction with the rear window

defogger.

To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the

ignition ON and press the rear window

defogger switch (page 4-84).

Manual Climate Control System

Indicator light

*Some models.

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Switches and Controls

Fully Automatic Climate Control

System

Horn

To sound the horn, press the

the steering wheel.

mark on

Indicator light

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning lights should always

be used when you stop on or near a

roadway in an emergency.

HomeLink Wireless

Control System (Type A)^*

NOTE

HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are

registered trademarks of Gentex

Corporation.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

hand-held transmitters with a single

built-in component in the auto-dimming

mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on

the auto-dimming mirror activates garage

doors, gates and other devices surrounding

your home.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

Indicator light

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash. The hazard

warning indicator lights in the instrument

cluster flash simultaneously.

HomeLink button

WARNING

NOTE

Do not use the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature:

Using the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature as required by

federal safety standards is dangerous. (This

includes garage doors manufactured

before April 1, 1982.)



The turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use of

hazard warning lights while the vehicle

is being towed to verify that it is not in

violation of the law.



*Some models.

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Using these garage door openers can

increase the risk of serious injury or death.

For further information, contact HomeLink

at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com

or an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Programming the HomeLink

System

▼

CAUTION

When programming a garage door opener

or a gate, disconnect the power to these

devices before performing programming.

Continuous operation of the devices could

damage the motor.

Always check the areas surrounding

garage doors and gates for people or

obstructions before programming or

during operation of the HomeLink system:

Programming or operating the HomeLink

system without verifying the safety of areas

surrounding garage doors and gates is

dangerous and could result in an

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons

which can be individually selected and

programmed using the transmitters for

current, on-market devices as follows:

1. Disconnect the power to the garage

door opener or gate programmed to the

hand-held transmitter.

unexpected accident and serious injury if

someone were to be hit.

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

2. Position the end of your hand-held

transmitter 2.5―7.5 cm (1―3 inches)

away from the HomeLink button you

wish to program while keeping the

indicator light in view.

Pre-programming the HomeLink

System

▼

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the

chosen HomeLink and hand-held

transmitter buttons. Do not release the

buttons until step 3 has been

NOTE

It is recommended that a new battery be

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the

device being programmed to HomeLink

for quicker training and accurate

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

completed.

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this Programming Step 2 with

procedures noted in the “Gate

Operator/Canadian Programming”

section.



Verify that there is a remote control

transmitter available for the device you

would like to program.



Disconnect the power to the device.

4. After the HomeLink indicator light

changes from a slow to a rapidly

blinking light, release both the

HomeLink and hand-held transmitter

buttons.

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NOTE

8. Firmly press and release the “learn” or

“smart” button. (The name and color

of the button may vary by

If the HomeLink indicator light does

not change to a rapidly blinking light,

contact HomeLink at

manufacturer.)

www.homelink.com or call

NOTE

1-800-355-3515 for assistance.

5. Connect the power to the garage door

opener or gate programmed to the

hand-held transmitter.

6. Firmly press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for five seconds, and

then release it. Perform this operation

two times to activate the door or gate.

If the door or gate does not activate,

press and hold the just-trained

HomeLink button and observe the

indicator light.

Complete the programming within 30

seconds.

9. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

hold for two seconds and release the

programmed HomeLink button. Repeat

the “press/hold/release” sequence a

second time, and, depending on the

brand of the garage door opener (or

other rolling code equipped device),

repeat this sequence a third time to

complete the programming process.

HomeLink should now activate your

rolling code equipped device.

If the indicator light stays on

constantly, programming is complete

and your device should activate when

the HomeLink button is pressed and

released.

NOTE

To program the remaining two HomeLink

buttons, begin with “Programming”―

step 1

NOTE

For questions or comments, please contact

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or

1-800-355-3515.

To program the remaining two

HomeLink buttons, begin with

“Programming”― step 1

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for

two seconds and then turns to a

constant light, continue with

“Programming” steps 7―9 to

complete the programming of a rolling

code equipped device (most commonly

a garage door opener).

Gate operator/Canadian

Programming

▼

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)

after several seconds of transmission ―

which may not be long enough for

HomeLink to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian

law, some U.S. gate operators are designed

to “time-out” in the same manner.

7. At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate

the “learn” or “smart” button. This can

usually be found where the hanging

antenna wire is attached to the

motor-head unit.

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If you live in Canada or you are having

difficulties programming a gate operator

by using the “Programming” procedures

(regardless of where you live), replace

“Programming HomeLink” step 3 with

the following:

Erasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons

▼

To erase the existing programming from

all three operating channels, press and

hold the two outside buttons (

,

) on

the auto-dimming mirror until the

HomeLink indicator light begins to flash

after approximately 10 seconds.

Verify that the programming has been

erased when you resell the vehicle.

NOTE

If programming a garage door opener or

gate operator, it is advised to unplug the

device during the “cycling” process to

prevent possible overheating.

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink

button while you press and release ―

every two seconds (“cycle”) your

hand-held transmitter until the frequency

signal has successfully been accepted by

HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash

slowly and then rapidly.)

Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to

complete.

Operating the HomeLink System

▼

Press the programmed HomeLink button

to operate a programmed device. The code

will continue being transmitted for a

maximum of 20 seconds.

Reprogramming the HomeLink

system

▼

To program a device to HomeLink using a

HomeLink button previously trained,

follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the

HomeLink button, proceed with

“Programming” - step 1.

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Always check the areas surrounding

garage doors and gates for people or

obstructions before programming or

during operation of the HomeLink system:

Programming or operating the HomeLink

system without verifying the safety of areas

surrounding garage doors and gates is

dangerous and could result in an

HomeLink Wireless

Control System (Type B)^*

NOTE

HomeLink and HomeLink house are

registered trademarks of Gentex

Corporation.

unexpected accident and serious injury if

someone were to be hit.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

hand-held transmitters with a single

built-in component in the auto-dimming

mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on

the auto-dimming mirror activates garage

doors, gates and other devices surrounding

your home.

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

Pre-programming the HomeLink

▼

System

Indicator Light

NOTE

It is recommended that a new battery be

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the

device being programmed to HomeLink

for quicker training and accurate

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

HomeLink button



Verify that there is a remote control

WARNING

transmitter available for the device you

would like to program.

Do not use the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature:

Programming the HomeLink

System

▼

Using the HomeLink system with any

garage door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature as required by

federal safety standards is dangerous. (This

includes garage doors manufactured

before April 1, 1982.)

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons

which can be individually selected and

programmed using the transmitters for

current, on-market devices as follows:

Using these garage door openers can

increase the risk of serious injury or death.

For further information, contact HomeLink

at www.homelink.com or

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

*Some models.

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

1. Press and release the HomeLink button

you would like to program. The

indicator light flashes slowly in amber

when the button is pressed.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly

in green, firmly press and hold the

Homelink button and release it after

two seconds have passed. Repeat

this process up to three times to

complete the programming. The

device becomes operational and

programming is complete. If the

device does not operate, go to the

next step.

Indicator Light

HomeLink button

5. At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate

the “learn” or “smart” button. This can

usually be found where the hanging

antenna wire is attached to the

motor-head unit.

2. Hold the hand-held transmitter 2.5 to

7.5 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the

HomeLink button you would like to

program while keeping the indicator

light in view.

6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or

“smart” button. (The name and color

of the button may vary by

NOTE

Depending on the hand-held

transmitter, it may be easier to do the

programming by holding it 15 to 20 cm

(6 to 7.8 in) away from the HomeLink

button.

manufacturer.)

NOTE

Complete the programming within 30

seconds.

3. Press the hand-held transmitter button

continuously until the indicator light

changes from amber (flashing) to

green (on/flashing).

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press

and hold the Homelink button, and

then release it after two seconds have

passed. Repeat the “press/hold/

release” sequence a second time, and,

depending on the brand of the garage

door opener (or other rolling code

equipped device), repeat this sequence

a third time to complete the

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this Programming Step 3 with

procedures noted in the “Gate

Operator/Canadian Programming”

section.

programming process.

Press the programmed HomeLink

button and make sure that the

HomeLink System operates.

4. Press the HomeLink button again to

check if the programming has been

completed.



If the indicator light remains on in

green, the programming is complete

and the device becomes operational.

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NOTE

8. If the status indicator arrows are

flashing, refer to Garage Door

Two-Way Communication.

Indicator Light

If programming a garage door opener or

gate operator, it is advised to unplug the

device during the “cycling” process to

prevent possible overheating.

While the indicator light is flashing in

amber, press the button on the hand-held

transmitter for 2 seconds and release it

repeatedly until the indicator light changes

from amber to green.

Go back to Step 4 of Programming the

HomeLink System to complete the

procedure.

NOTE

To program the remaining two HomeLink

buttons, go back to Step 1 of

Programming the HomeLink System and

repeat the procedure.

For questions or comments, please contact

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or

the HomeLink toll-free hotline at

Operating the HomeLink System

▼

Press the programmed HomeLink button

to operate a programmed device.

1-800-355-3515 (for calls placed outside

of the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico,

international rates will apply and may

differ based on landline or mobile phone).

Reprogramming the HomeLink

system

▼

To program a device to HomeLink using a

HomeLink button previously trained,

follow these steps:

Gate operator/Canadian

Programming

▼

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light

flashes in amber. After the indicator

light flashes, release the HomeLink

button.

3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming the

HomeLink System to complete the

procedure.

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)

after several seconds of transmission ―

which may not be long enough for

HomeLink to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian

law, some U.S. gate operators are designed

to “time-out” in the same manner.

NOTE

If you live in Canada or are having

difficulties programming a gate operator

by using the programming procedures

(regardless of where you live), replace

Step 3 of Programming the HomeLink

System with the following:

If the programming has not been

completed, the system returns to the

previous programming.

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Erasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons

Garage Door Two-Way

Communication

▼

The garage door two-way communication

is a function that communicates with the

garage door opener and indicates whether

the garages door is open or closed using

the indicator lights in the rear view mirror.

It can indicate the status of the garage door

within a range up-to 250 m (820 ft).

NOTE



All of the programmed HomeLink

buttons are reset. Individual buttons

cannot be reset, however, individual

buttons can be reprogrammed. For

individual button reprogramming, refer

to Reprogramming the HomeLink

System (page 4-93).

NOTE

The communication range may shorten

depending on obstructions.



Verify that the programming has been

erased if you resell the vehicle.

Programming two-way communication

1. Press the two outer HomeLink buttons

continuously at the same time until the

indicator light flashes.

Within five seconds after programming a

new HomeLink button, both of the garage

door status indicator lights will flash

rapidly in green indicating that the garage

door two-way communication has been

established. If the garage door status

indicator lights flash, the two-way

communication programming is complete.

HomeLink button 3

HomeLink button 1

If the garage door status indicator lights do

not flash, the two-way communication

programming is not completed. For

additional HomeLink information and

programming videos, refer to the

following Websites:

2. Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.



www.HomeLink.com

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex



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Operating the garage door two-way

communication

By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2 at

the same time for two seconds, the status

of the garage door is indicated for about 3

seconds as follows:

HomeLink button 2

HomeLink button 1

Garage door

Indicator light

status

Amber flashes

Closing

Amber flashes

Opening

Green turns on

Closed

Green turns on

Opened

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even

if the battery is disconnected.

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