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CAUTION
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When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
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If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
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If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
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If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
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If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the ignition switch
is in the ON position as fingers
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when they activate
automatically. If you are going to
clean the windshield, be sure the
wipers are turned off completely -
this is particularly important when
clearing ice and snow - when it is
particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.
NOTE
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The auto-wiper control may not
operate when the rain sensor
temperature is about
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10 °C(14 °F)
or lower, or about 85 °C(185 °F) or
higher.
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If the windshield is coated with
water repellent, the rain sensor may
not be able to sense the amount of
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper
control may not operate properly.
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If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. 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, pull the wiper lever to the 1 or
2 position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter
by hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
qWindshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
OFF
Washer
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Driving YourMazda
Switches and Controls
Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page180
Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM
Form No.8V66-EA-06F