2012 MAZDA MODEL 5 wiper fluid

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Fog Lightsí
The fog lights help you to see as well as
to be seen.
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position.
Fog light switch
To turn the fog lights off, rotate the fog
light switch to the OFF position or turn
the headlights off.
NOTE
lThe fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
l(With auto-light control)
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the fog lights can be turned on
when the headlights, the exterior lights and
dashboard illumination are on.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
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.
Only use windshield washer fluid
mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions: Using windshield washer fluid
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 sufficiently warmed
using the defroster before spraying
the washer fluid.
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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 intermittent
position/AUTO position, the wipers will
operate continuously until the lever is
released.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-24). If it's normal,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
q
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Type
A Type
B
INT Intermittent
ON Normal
q Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position. After
the switch is released, the washer will
stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-24). If it's normal and
the washer still does not work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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 (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-8
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-15 Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-15
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-16
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-17
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-18
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-20
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-21
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
í........................................ 8-23
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-24
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-25
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-26
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-30
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-34
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-40
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-48
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-53 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-53
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-55
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-59
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Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-40
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-51
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-90
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-90
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-32
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-61
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-33
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-22
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-32
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-90
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-53
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
P
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-11
Power Steering .................................. 5-18 Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-104
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-13
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-61
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-60
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-60
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-33
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-25
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-22
Automatic locking ...................... 2-21
Emergency locking .................... 2-20
Extender ..................................... 2-27
Pregnant women ........................ 2-20
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-24
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-18
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-29
Warning light ............................. 2-28
Index
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TowingDescription ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-55
U
Underseat Storage ........................... 6-100
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-89
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-43
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-41
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-43
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low fuel ..................................... 5-42
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-43
Malfunction ................................ 5-39
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-24
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-16
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-60
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
Index
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