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sylvaing · 11-18-2008, 10:55 AM

Hi, on the overhead console, there is a small blue light. I thought at first that it was ON when my bluetooth radio/phone was connected but even after I turn the phone off, the light is still ON. The manual doesn't say what that light is for. Anybody knows?

Thanks.

Update: I just took my car for lunch and noticed the light turns on with the running lights so looks like it's just and 'ambient' light...

LapisLazuli6 · 11-18-2008, 12:39 PM

It's basically mood lighting for the inside of the vehicle. Alot of newer vehicles have it, like the Honda Accord.

sylvaing · 11-18-2008, 01:34 PM

QUOTE (LapisLazuli6 @ Nov 18 2008, 12:39 PM)

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It's basically mood lighting for the inside of the vehicle. Alot of newer vehicles have it, like the Honda Accord.[/b]

Yeah, it highlights the blue hue of the center console beverage compartment lid.

kimsim · 11-18-2008, 10:41 PM

Seriousely? I just assumed it meant bluetooth was on...just like how there's a blue light on my laptop indicating the bluetooth on my laptop...

sylvaing · 11-18-2008, 11:13 PM

QUOTE (just me @ Nov 18 2008, 10:41 PM)

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Seriousely? I just assumed it meant bluetooth was on...just like how there's a blue light on my laptop indicating the bluetooth on my laptop...[/b]

That's what I thought too and would have made sense but it simply turns on with the headlights, nothing more, nothing less. Gives a nice glow to the center console at night though

kimsim · 11-22-2008, 01:22 AM

QUOTE (sylvaing @ Nov 18 2008, 10:13 PM)

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That's what I thought too and would have made sense but it simply turns on with the headlights, nothing more, nothing less. Gives a nice glow to the center console at night though

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You're right. I paid more attention to it and noticed the same...it only comes on when the headlights come on. Seems a little "over the top" just to have a useless blue light there, but I guess it does give a nice glow. Offsets all that red nicely :P

michaelsteinbach · 11-22-2008, 05:30 PM

I found it a couple days after I got mine. I was driving home from work and needed something in the cup holder. I looked down and noticed...I could see it...and in the dark too! lol
I looked at the dash for a minute, trying to find out what was lighting the area in blue but everything around the AC controls is red. Finally found the blue light when I look straight up at it and lost my night vision. lol

smay24 · 01-07-2009, 06:22 PM

The purpose of the blue light is to give enough light to see the conslole area without illuminating the entire front seat area. It works like a blacklight too, I work in construction and have to wear the high visibility yellow shirts and they glow under the light. Kind of cool.

6er · 01-19-2009, 06:57 PM

My 2 cents:

it lets you know where the dome light switches relative positions are, and it just happens to reflect right off the chrome shifter knob, maybe so you know where it is too?

Maybe customers were having problems finding the shiter and dome lights in the dark on the 1st Gen? :P

Brampton6s · 01-20-2009, 02:14 AM

QUOTE (6er @ Jan 19 2009, 06:57 PM)

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My 2 cents:

it lets you know where the dome light switches relative positions are, and it just happens to reflect right off the chrome shifter knob, maybe so you know where it is too?

Maybe customers were having problems finding the shiter and dome lights in the dark on the 1st Gen? :P[/b]

I just leave the cover up on the shiter and aim for the dark spot........

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LapisLazuli6 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,460 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	It's basically mood lighting for the inside of the vehicle. Alot of newer vehicles have it, like the Honda Accord. __________________ -Paul - 06 Redfire 6i Sport; Mazda6 rear license plate frame, Racing Beat front/rear sway bars, MS6 shocks/struts, Mazdaspeed strut bar, Mazdaspeed springs, MS6 struts/shocks, tinted side markers, Mazda trunk mat, all-season floormats, 35% tint, LED tails, iPod audio link, 4300k HIDs, color-matched fogs, DDE angel eyes, OEM remote starter.

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kimsim Learners License Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Seriousely? I just assumed it meant bluetooth was on...just like how there's a blue light on my laptop indicating the bluetooth on my laptop... __________________ 2009 6i GT Sangria Red with spoiler and remort start

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michaelsteinbach Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 532 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I found it a couple days after I got mine. I was driving home from work and needed something in the cup holder. I looked down and noticed...I could see it...and in the dark too! lol I looked at the dash for a minute, trying to find out what was lighting the area in blue but everything around the AC controls is red. Finally found the blue light when I look straight up at it and lost my night vision. lol __________________ 2009 Mazda 6 GT in Sangria Red.

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6er Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 325 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	My 2 cents: it lets you know where the dome light switches relative positions are, and it just happens to reflect right off the chrome shifter knob, maybe so you know where it is too? Maybe customers were having problems finding the shiter and dome lights in the dark on the 1st Gen? :P __________________ The Xbox 360, however, has set out to put all previous console gremlins to shame. Among the many 360s in IGN offices and homes the failure rate has been staggering and the replacement process long and aggravating. - IGN, April 28, 2006 2009 Mazda 6s Touring - Onyx 2009 Toyota Corolla S - Classic Silver Metallic (Wife's Car)

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sylvaing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hi, on the overhead console, there is a small blue light. I thought at first that it was ON when my bluetooth radio/phone was connected but even after I turn the phone off, the light is still ON. The manual doesn't say what that light is for. Anybody knows? Thanks. Update: I just took my car for lunch and noticed the light turns on with the running lights so looks like it's just and 'ambient' light...

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01-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
smay24 Learners License Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The purpose of the blue light is to give enough light to see the conslole area without illuminating the entire front seat area. It works like a blacklight too, I work in construction and have to wear the high visibility yellow shirts and they glow under the light. Kind of cool.