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2010 Mazda5 headlight safety issue

17 messages,  Last post on Jan 08, 2011 at 7:15 AM

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#14 of 17 Re: 2010 Mazda5 headlight safety issue [qbrozen] by r2k

Dec 07, 2010 (12:11 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 06, 2010 4:51 am)
In the PDF file I have of the 2009 operators manual, operation of the dashboard illumination/dimmer is discussed on page 5-31. The 2010 manual says the same things on page 5-35.
 
The main instrument cluster gauges on my 2010 are just barely visible with out using the backlight, just as in the picture shown in post #12. On a sunny day, it's pretty much necessary to have the backlight turned up all the way to see the gauges clearly. On overcast/rainy days, the backlight can be turned down some, but then if it's a rainy day, I'd probably have at least the 'parking lights' on, if not the headlights, but would still use the dimmer to turn up the backlight so the gauges are clearly visible. Then when it gets really dark, I usually turn the dimmer down, especially when out in the country, away from street lights, etc.

#15 of 17 Nighthawk Platinum by riproy

Dec 17, 2010 (9:18 am)

Hi,
I bought a pair of Nighthawk Platinum headlight bulbs but have not installed them yet. Wonder if any Mazda5 owners have installed them and what your thoughts are.
Thanks

#16 of 17 Headlights auto-on > why not standard? by davempls

Jan 04, 2011 (2:26 pm)

I have the 2010 Mazda 5 sport and have been trying to figure out why Mazda wouldn't make the auto-on feature for the headlights standard across all trim levels.
 
Surely in this day and age this is a safety issue, as with airbags and the like?
 
What's the general standard on other similarly-priced vehicles?
 
Our other car is the Pontiac Vibe (2009), and I haven't had to touch the headlight switch once in ages on that car.
 
Dave

#17 of 17 Re: Headlights auto-on > why not standard? [davempls] by coolmazda5

Jan 08, 2011 (7:15 am)

Replying to: davempls (Jan 04, 2011 2:26 pm)
It is about cost, as long as is not mandatory, they have to squeeze margin anywhere they can. I would not compare its safety with airbags, it is a completely different thing. Nowadays drivers (including myself) are forgetting to do so many essential important drive safety checkup things that I believe that turning lights on/off when needed should actually help keeping you a bit more engaged to the activity for a change
 
My other car has the auto feature, I used it a couple of times but annoyed the heck out of me

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