2008 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP wiper blades

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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-29
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-58
Antenna ............................................................................................................... page 6-9
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-27
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-74
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-37
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-28
Convertible top (Soft top) .................................................................................. page 3-39
Detachable hardtop ............................................................................................ page 3-44
Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ...................................................... page 3-52
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-33
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-36
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-5The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident.
Do not use the washer without first
warming the windshield and never use
plain tap water: Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper
blades, the wiper motor is protected from
motor breakdown, overheating and possible
fire 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 don't
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.
q Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT ―Intermittent
LO ―Low speed
HI ―High speed
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST.
MIST ―Mist
qWindshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
OFF
Washer
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
position, the wipers will operate continuously
until the lever is released.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (North America) ................................. 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-8
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America and
Mexico) ................................................................................... 8-15
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-18 Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-18
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-19
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-20
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-21
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-25
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-26
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-26
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-28
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-30
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-33
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-37
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-45
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-50 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-50
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-52
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-56
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
ØHot waxes applied by automatic
car washers have been known to
affect the wiper's ability to clean
windows.
Ø To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, don't
let it slap down on the windshield.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
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Owner Maintenance
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Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-72
TiedownHook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-29
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................... 4-8
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
Towing Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Hook .......................................... 7-26
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-11
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing ................................... 4-11
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-35
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-29 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-32
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-56
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-41
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-39 ABS ............................................ 5-41
Air bag system ........................... 5-43
Automatic transmission .............. 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-41
Charging system ......................... 5-42
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-45
Flat tire ....................................... 5-48
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-48
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-44
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-46
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-35
Windblocker ...................................... 6-45
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-33
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-57
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57 Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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Index
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