Mazda mx-5 2017 Owner's Manual page 167

Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically (off—
intermittent—low speed—high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch upward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it downward for
less sensitivity (slower response).
Switch
Less sensitivity
Center
position
Higher sensitivity
Switches and Controls
CAUTION
Do not shade the rain sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor
will not operate correctly.
When the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a hand

or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.
When Driving
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