All New 2017 Mazda 3

**Archerfish** · June 1st, 2018 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by mikes

I have a question, guys. My car is fairly new (M3 2018 1.5V), about 3 months old. I left my headlights on for 2 hours and 30 minutes while the car was off. Stupid of me, I know. When I turned it on, it turned on just fine. I'm just worried a bit that I drained the battery? Or I shouldn't be too worried?

I thought all modern cars nowadays are equipped with a sort of "switch" which will not allow you to turn on the headlights or allow you to turn it on if the engine is off.

Anyways, if the engine started normally then there is nothing to worry about. Yet...

**kenken123** · June 1st, 2018 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by mikes

I have a question, guys. My car is fairly new (M3 2018 1.5V), about 3 months old. I left my headlights on for 2 hours and 30 minutes while the car was off. Stupid of me, I know. When I turned it on, it turned on just fine. I'm just worried a bit that I drained the battery? Or I shouldn't be too worried?

Are you sure it the headlights are still on? I have the same model and variant, and I noticed that when you turn off the engine, the lights automatically shuts off as well. You may try testing it.

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**mikes** · June 1st, 2018 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by kenken123

Are you sure it the headlights are still on? I have the same model and variant, and I noticed that when you turn off the engine, the lights automatically shuts off as well. You may try testing it.

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Yes, pretty sure the headlights were still on. When I opened the car there was the long beeping noise that wouldn't stop until I turned the headlights off. This was during the night time so it was set to the low beam headlights turned on.

**Yatta** · June 1st, 2018 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by mikes

I have a question, guys. My car is fairly new (M3 2018 1.5V), about 3 months old. I left my headlights on for 2 hours and 30 minutes while the car was off. Stupid of me, I know. When I turned it on, it turned on just fine. I'm just worried a bit that I drained the battery? Or I shouldn't be too worried?

Newer cars nowadays automatically turn-off the headlights (sometimes even the parklights/clearance lights) once the ignition key is switched-off. Also the headlights will not switch on unless the key is at least switched to the ACC. That means no current is flowing to the headlights the moment you remove the key.

**mikes** · June 1st, 2018 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Yatta

Newer cars nowadays automatically turn-off the headlights (sometimes even the parklights/clearance lights) once the ignition key is switched-off. Also the headlights will not switch on unless the key is at least switched to the ACC. That means no current is flowing to the headlights the moment you remove the key.

Well the Mazda 3 is keyless so I'm not quite sure anymore. I just know when I came back to the car about 2 hours later the headlights were still on and the continuous beep noise was there until I turned the headlights off. :/

**jojopad** · June 1st, 2018 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by mikes

Well the Mazda 3 is keyless so I'm not quite sure anymore. I just know when I came back to the car about 2 hours later the headlights were still on and the continuous beep noise was there until I turned the headlights off. :/

The headlights will automatically turn off after switching the engine off only if the headlight mode is set to auto. The beeping sound is a reminder that the headlight is still on and will not switch off automatically.

**Yatta** · June 1st, 2018 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by mikes

Well the Mazda 3 is keyless so I'm not quite sure anymore. I just know when I came back to the car about 2 hours later the headlights were still on and the continuous beep noise was there until I turned the headlights off. :/

My 2015 Mazda 2 is also keyless and the HLs and DRLs (even when the light stalk is set to auto) turn off when I shut the engine down. Don't worry about it.

**Walter** · June 2nd, 2018 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Yatta

Also the headlights will not switch on unless the key is at least switched to the ACC. That means no current is flowing to the headlights the moment you remove the key.

Most modern cars still allow headlights to be turned on even if there is no key ...

Please take time to read your vehicle's operating manual ...

**Yatta** · June 2nd, 2018 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Most modern cars still allow headlights to be turned on even if there is no key ...

Please take time to read your vehicle's operating manual ...

Most modern cars turn off the HL when the key is in the OFF position and will not turn on w/o it at least in the ACC. In my lowly Korean 2014 Sorento, it won't even turn on unless its in the ON. Its a safety feature to keep the battery going flat.

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**bugsmobile** · June 1st, 2018 09:11 AM

Mine is a 2016 1.5 & the lights turn off when I forget to hehe. Not sure lang if how long it’s stays on till it shuts off.

**travajante** · June 2nd, 2018 03:09 PM

Our 2014 1.5 BM3 is programmed differently from our M2 DJ. The former's headlamps won't turn off upon shutting engine down, the latter's would. The dealership should be able to able/disable the different options in the BCM. The M2 DJ DRL can be turned on/off thru its MzdConnect, our BM3 can't.

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**kenken123** · June 2nd, 2018 06:32 PM

Tested it now, the lights turn off when I turn the engine off, but only if the headlight is in the "ON" position. If it is on Park Light only, it does not turn off automatically.

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**travajante** · June 4th, 2018 04:05 PM

Our cats fear the neighborhood pests.[emoji45]

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**kenken123** · June 4th, 2018 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Our cats fear the neighborhood pests.[emoji45]

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Maybe they're already bigger than your cats Sir. [emoji16]

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**travajante** · June 4th, 2018 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by kenken123

Maybe they're already bigger than your cats Sir. [emoji16]

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Let's say.... same size???[emoji31]

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**Archerfish** · June 4th, 2018 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by kenken123

Maybe they're already bigger than your cats Sir. [emoji16]

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Perhaps it looks like this,

https://youtu.be/QiPmbY0psLc

**travajante** · June 4th, 2018 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

Perhaps it looks like this,

https://youtu.be/QiPmbY0psLc

Hahaha...you nailed it.🤣

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**Woof** · June 4th, 2018 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Our cats fear the neighborhood pests.[emoji45]

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Ah, then it's time for target practice!

**RedlineJunkie** · June 6th, 2018 09:52 PM

Did anyone already replaced their Mazda3 wiper blades? What size and brand?

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**travajante** · June 6th, 2018 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by RedlineJunkie

Did anyone already replaced their Mazda3 wiper blades? What size and brand?

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Yup...OEM NWB...
NWB DESIGN Wiper Blade for Mazda 3 (SkyActiv) 214-216 - (SET) | Lazada PH
OVT had a limited supply on OEM Wiper Refills sometime back, if I recall right.

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