Switches And Controls; Lighting Control - Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual

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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

qHeadlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.
Switch Position
Headlights Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Off
Side-marker lights
Dashboard
illumination
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave
the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.
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5-54
Some models.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLights-On Reminder
Off On
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
On On
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
"Start Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep"
(page 3-17) overrides the lights-on reminder.
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Black plate (202,1)
WARNING
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.