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NOTE
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Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFF to the AUTO position while driving at
a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher
(or afterdriving the vehicle) activates the
windshield wipers once, after which they
operate according to the rainfall amount.
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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 sensoror 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-wipercontrol will
stop operation. In this case, pull the wiper
lever to the low speed or high speed
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.
Washer
OFF
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (Type
A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers will
operate continuously until the lever is
released.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-25). If it's normal,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Driving YourMazda
Switches and Controls
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Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page215
Thursday, October 9 2008 1:6 PM
Form No.8AD2-EA-08K