Mazda CX-5 Manual page 247

CAUTION
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen. 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 windscreen when the wiper lever is in 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 windscreen,
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
The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the
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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
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
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Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13.
Switches and Controls
position and the
position.
When Driving
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