CX-5 / Everyday controls
Mazda CX-5: How to reduce rearview mirror glare
2025US
CHECK YOUR CAR2025 Mazda CX-5 US-market digital owner manual; only the equipment and controls described here.
Keep cargo below the seatbacks and do not cover or hang objects around the light sensor.
THE QUICK ANSWER
On the manual mirror, set the lever forward for daytime and pull it back to reduce nighttime glare. Auto-dimming versions work with ignition ON and have version-specific controls.
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Common questions
Why might automatic dimming stop in reverse?+
The manual states that auto-dimming is canceled with ignition ON and selector in R.
SOURCES & SCOPE
Where this guide comes from
Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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