Mazda CX-9 2007 Service Highlights page 508

RAIN SENSOR CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION
Warning
• If vehicle servicing such as car washing is performed with the ignition switch turned to the ON
position, and the wiper and washer switch is in the AUTO position, the windshield wipers may
operate automatically. Always turn the ignition switch, and the wiper and washer switch off before
performing servicing such as the car washing; otherwise a pinched hand or fingers could result in
injury or a wiper system malfunction.
Caution
• In the following cases, the rain sensor cannot detect the rainfall amount correctly which could
cause a windshield wiper malfunction:
— A sticker or label is adhered to the windshield above the rain sensor.
— The windshield is dirty above the rain sensor.
• The rain sensor is installed to the lens which is installed to top center area of the windshield.
• The rain sensor is integrated with the auto light sensor as a single unit.
RAIN SENSOR
(AUTO LIGHT SENSOR)
09-19–14
WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
RAIN SENSOR DETECTION AREA
AUTO LIGHT SENSOR
DETECTION AREA
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LENS
RAIN SENSOR
(AUTO LIGHT SENSOR)
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RAIN SENSOR
DETECTION AREA
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