Mazda mx-5 2016 - Windshield Wipers and Washer

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer  uid or
plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
 uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
a ect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.
Only use windshield washer  uid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windshield washer  uid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as
it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause
an accident. In addition, make sure
the windshield is su ciently warmed
using the defroster before spraying the
washer  uid.
N O T E
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the
wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected
from motor breakdown, overheating
and possible ¿ re by a circuit breaker.
This mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for about
5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the right-of-way, and remove
the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. Drive to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive with
the wipers inoperative.
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