Mazda Automobile - Page 158

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CAUTION
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Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.
Rain sensor
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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 given a shock.
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If the rain sensor is given a shock
from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
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 proper ly.
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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.
One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST.
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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