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▼Replacing 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, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the windshield
wiper operation may be adversely
affected.
NOTE
When raising both windshield wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm first.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's
side first while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windshield.
Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windshield.
2. Slide the blade component in the direction of the arrow while pressing
the wiper arm tab to remove the blade
component from the wiper arm.
3. Pull the blade rubber in the direction ofthe arrow and slide it to a position
where the blade holder groove can be
checked.
Groove
4. Pull the end of the blade rubber from
the blade holder groove in the direction
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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minerals will concentrate and harden to
form white rings. The rings can damage
your vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve it s finish according to
the instructions in this section. These steps
should be taken immediately after you find
water marks on your vehicle's finish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another vehicle's tires hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of
having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
NOTE
The paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
In low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
Chipped paint can lead to rust forming
on your Mazda. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Mazda
touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
▼ Maintaining the Finish
Wa s h i n g
CAUTION
When the ignition is switched ON and
the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,
the windshield wi pers may operate
automatically in the following cases:
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor area
in the cabin is hit.
When the ignition is switched ON and
the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,
do not touch the windshield or the
windshield wipers Otherwise, the
windshield wipers will operate
automatically which could catch your fingers or damage the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or cleaning
the windshield, always make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Index
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-50
Turn Signals...................................... 4-65
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)................. 4-233
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-61
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-55
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-45
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-46
Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-45
AUTOHOLD warning beep........ 7-47
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-48
Collision warning...... .................. 7-49
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-47
Excessive speed warning.............7-48
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-47
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-49
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-45
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-48
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-47
Power steering warning buzzer....7-48
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-45
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-48
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-5
Windows Power windows........................... 3-37
Windshield Washer........................... 4-69
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-66
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-71
Winter Driving.................................. 3-50
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-28
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-26
Wireless Charger (Qi)....................... 5-64
0-9
360°View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))......................................... 4-169 Front wide view.........................4-182
How to use the system.............. 4-175
Margin of error be tween road surface
on screen and actual road
surface........................................4-191
Rear wide view..........................4-189
Side view................................... 4-184
Top view/front view.................. 4-179
Top view/rear view.................... 4-186
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