Windshield Washer - Mazda mx-5 2017 Owner's Manual

When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

to the
activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operate

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

repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and the auto-wiper control
may not operate properly.
If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or

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

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
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
The auto-wiper control functions can

be turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
4–54
position while driving
position other

Windshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-31). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
OFF
Washer