[2016 CX-9 Signature] Are HomeLink buttons on rear view mirror supposed to be lit?

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shjin404

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 6, 2017

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To those who have 2016 CX-9 Signature trim,

I find it is hard to find buttons of the rear view mirror in dark. I expected those HomeLink buttons have backlit, but mine doesn't have any light even when I turn on the headlight.

Is this a defect or by design?

 

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tekbiz

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‘17 CX9 & ‘19 3 GT

• Mar 7, 2017

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shjin404 said:

To those who have 2016 CX-9 Signature trim,

I find it is hard to find buttons of the rear view mirror in dark. I expected those HomeLink buttons have backlit, but mine doesn't have any light even when I turn on the headlight.

Is this a defect or by design?

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I assume this was by design...I drive a 2017 model and a bit disappointed on this...my 7 yr old Volvo had the homelink buttons lightup at night

 

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SeCX-9

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 7, 2017

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I've been finding the button by feel since I had my 08 CX-9. Just put your finger on the back and slide your thumb along the front until you hit the desired button...

2nd nature to me now.

 

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jpjr50

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CX-9

• Mar 8, 2017

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I just realized you're right, they aren't lit up. I guess finding them has just been by osmosis.

 

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markts

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

• Mar 8, 2017

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I remember being surprised they weren't lit in my GT. I've gotten used to it, but still fumble now and then to find the right button.

 

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tex2670

Grand Poobah

• Mar 8, 2017

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My '12 isn't lit. Gentex has different versions; there is another version where the buttons are lit--I've seen it in a Lexus.

 

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shjin404

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 9, 2017

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Anyone knows if the [Mazda CX-9 Frameless Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror With Homelink] has backlit? It is an accessory listed for 2016 CX-9. It is rather expensive for what it is, but I like to know if it has backlit:


http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-cx9-frameless-mirror.html

 

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shjin404

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 9, 2017

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shjin404 said:

Anyone knows if the [Mazda CX-9 Frameless Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror With Homelink] has backlit? It is an accessory listed for 2016 CX-9. It is rather expensive for what it is, but I like to know if it has backlit:


http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-cx9-frameless-mirror.html

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Answering myself. The installation manual has the following statement. So I assume it does have backlit:
* Verify the left 3 button images are faintly lit with white back-lighting

What I am still not sure is why the installation step is so complex that it seems to require much more than just unplugging old mirror and plugging new one.

 

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SeCX-9

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 9, 2017

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That is NOT the same stock mirror model in my CX-9 Signature. That is a frameless model you can install post delivery.

 

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shjin404

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature

• Mar 9, 2017

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SeCX-9 said:

That is NOT the same stock mirror model in my CX-9 Signature. That is a frameless model you can install post delivery.

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Sorry I might have confused you. Yes, I am now looking at purchasing the accessory as an alternative to the original mirror since original stock mirror doesn't have backlit buttons.

 

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RTCX9

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2016 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

• Mar 9, 2017

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I was surprised also by those HomeLink buttons not being lit. Since I only have 2 openers, I ended up just using button numbers 2 and 3 which are just left and right of the green indicator light to make it easier to locate at night.