When auto-dimming is turned on, your rear view mirror will automatically darken in order to reduce headlight glare. There is a rear light sensor that can detect when a vehicle behind you is shining its headlights toward your mirrors. Anytime the vehicle is started, the auto-dimming feature will be activated.
Adaptive Front-Lighting System
The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) optimizes distribution of light from the headlights according to driving circumstances. Depending on vehicle speed and steering input, the system points the low-beams headlights in the direction the driver intends to travel.
Auto-Dimming Driver’s Side Mirror
Mazda equipped its Auto-dimming function to the driver’s side mirror, which further increases the comfort of driving at night.