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2021 Mazda 3 Owners Manual - Interior Lights



Interior Lights

 
Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off. Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Lights
Switch Position Overhead Lights
Light off
  • Light is on when any door is open
  • Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on
Light on
With Map Lights

Without Map Lights
 
(With map lights) The rear overhead light also turn on and off when the front overhead light switch is operated.
Map Lights (Some Models) When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens to illuminate the map lights, and then press the lens again to turn them off.
 
The map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the following cases:
  • The overhead light switch is in the ON position.
  • The overhead light switch is in the door position with the door open.
  • The illuminated entry system is on.
Luggage Compartment Lights (Hatchback)
Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
Boot Light (Saloon) The boot light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed.
 
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the boot open for a long period when the engine is not running.

Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead lights turn on in the following conditions:
  • After the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition is switched off.
  • After all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off.
 
  • The illuminated entry system operates when the overhead light switch is in the DOOR position.
  • The illumination time differs depending on the operation.
  • Battery saver If an interior light is left on with the ignition switched OFF, the light is turned off automatically after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.
  • The operation of the illuminated entry system can be changed.

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