Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
ØWhen the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
ØIf the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
ØIf 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 AUTO 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―this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow―when it is most likely that the engine is left running.
NOTE
lSwitching the
operate according to the rainfall amount.
lThe
when the rain sensor temperature is about _10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C
(185 °F) or higher.
lIf the windshield is coated with water repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and
lIf 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
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the
lIf the
