2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 224

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page224 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (224,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control qHeadlights NOTE l CAUTION (With AUTO position) Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. 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. Light sensor Ø 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 switch is in the ON position as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, 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. (With AUTO position) l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is nighttime 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 light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position. l The timing for turning on the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination can be delayed by adjusting the sensitivity of the light sensor. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor adjustment. l The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l Instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also, day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob. To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination: Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-41. 5-60 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E