Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 236

Mazda3_8CV6-EA-12H_Edition2 Page236
Wednesday, October 17 2012 3:12 PM
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
NOTE
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
l
OFF to the AUTO position while driving
activates the windshield wipers once, after
which they operate according to the rainfall
amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operate
l
when the rain sensor temperature is about
_ 10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C
(185 °F) or higher.
If the windshield is coated with water
l
repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to
sense the amount of rainfall correctly and
auto-wiper control may not operate
properly.
If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
l
matter containing salt water) adheres to the
windshield above the rain sensor or if the
windshield is iced, it could cause the wipers
to move automatically. However, if the
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or
foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will
stop operation. In this case, set the wiper
lever to the low speed position or high
speed position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the AUTO
l
position, the wipers could operate
automatically 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.
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Form No.8CV6-EA-12H
Black plate (236,1)
qWindshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
OFF
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or intermittent
position/AUTO position, the wipers will
operate continuously until the lever is
released.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-30). If it's normal,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Washer