Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: High Mount Brake Light

Purpose

• The high-mount brake light signals vehicles to the rear that the vehicle is stopped.

Function

• The high-mount brake light illuminates in conjunction with the operation of the brake light switch.

Construction

• The high-mount brake light is positioned on the roof.

• The high-mount brake light has adopted an LED.

NOTE:

• Fogging or condensation on the inside of the high-mount brake light may occur, however, it is a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the high-mount brake light and has no effect on the light performance. Fogging or condensation will dissipate when the temperature inside the high-mount brake light rises after the high-mount brake light is illuminated and a period of time has elapsed.

Operation

Brake lights

1. When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake light switch turns on.

2. When the brake light switch turns on, the high-mount brake light illuminates.

Fail-safe

• Function not equipped.