Body Lubrication; Wiper Blades - Mazda 5 2007 Manual

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance

Body Lubrication

All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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Wiper Blades

CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
l
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper
l
blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
When the wiper lever is in the
l
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
l
sensor is touched.
If the windshield above the rain
l
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a
l
hand or other object.
If the rain sensor is struck with a
l
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.