2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 226

Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Type B (With AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off On Switch Position Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off On Off On On Auto Off On On NOTE l NOTE l l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off (if equipped) approximately 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position. To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them. l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position. To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them. AUTO (Auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns on or off the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above). 5-60