Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 163

If dirt or ice is adheres to the top of

the rain sensor on the windshield
and the windshield wipers cannot
remove the dirt or ice even after the
wipers operate several times, the
auto wipers will stop operating. If
the auto wipers stopped, remove the
dirt and ice from the windshield.
The auto wipers could operate from

the effect of strong light sources,
electromagnetic waves, or infrared
light because the rain sensor uses an
optical sensor. It is recommended
that the auto-wiper lever be
switched to the OFF position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
Changing sensitivity of auto wipers
The rain sensitivity level can be
adjusted by rotating the switch.
1. Less sensitivity
2. Normal
3. Higher sensitivity
Using the Intermittent Wiper
The wipers operate intermittently.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Changing the intermittent operation
time
The intermittent operation time can be
adjusted by turning the switch.
1. Slow
2. Normal
3. Fast
Using the Windshield Wipers
Using continuously
In the LO position, the windshield
wipers operate at low speed. In the HI
position, the wipers operate at high
speed.
*
Using temporarily
Driving
5-55
*Some models.
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