Mazda CX-9 2019 Owner's Manual page 237

NOTE
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

to the position while driving
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.
position other
Switches and Controls
If the headlight switch and the

windshield wiper switch are in
and the wipers are operated at low or
high speed by the auto wiper control for
several seconds, bad weather conditions
are determined and the headlights may
be turned on.
The auto-wiper control functions can be

turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-10.
▼ 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 6-27). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When Driving
,
OFF
Washer
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