2023 MAZDA MAZDA wipers

Wiper Blades
▼Wiper Blades
CAUTION

Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
 An operation malfunction may occur
or the wiper
effectiveness may be
reduced if a water-repellent coating
is used.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object 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 the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades
off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section
for the procedure on how to move
the windshield wipe r blades to the
service position.
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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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 damaging a windshield
wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood,
perform the following procedure.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
move them to the service position.
 When putting the windshield
wiper blades back on the
windshield, make sure that they
are in the service position before
switching the ignition ON and
operating the windshield wipers.
 Replace with Mazda genuine wiper
blades. If they are replaced with
wiper blades other than a Mazda
genuine product, they may not wipe
with the same
efficiency as the
genuine product.
 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.
 Do not hold a wiper blade by its end
when raising the wiper arm.
Otherwise, the part may deform and
the wiping performance may lower.
 Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and
blade, and may scratch or crack the
windshield.
NOTE
You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Move the wipers to the service
positions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the ignition ON.
b) Switch the ignition OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to theMIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the
ignition OFF.
When the procedure is
completed, the wipers operate
and they stop at the service
positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the
windshield let the wiper arm down
easily, do not let it slap down on
the windshield.
11.Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following
procedure.
a) Make sure that the wipers are seton the windshield.
b) Switch the ignition ON.
c) Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 1 time.
When the procedure is
completed, the wipers operate
and they stop at the initial
positions.
▼Replacing Rear
Window Wiper
Blade (5-Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well,
the blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, do not move
the wiper by hand.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the stopper and raise the
wiper arm.
3. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to theright until it unlocks, then remove
the blade.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear
window, do not let the wiper arm
fall on it.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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No.FUSE RAT-
ING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F41 ――
F42 20 A Windshield wipers
F43 30 A Cooling fan
*
F4430 A Starter
F45 10 A Engine control system
F46 15 A Audio
F47 15 A For protection of various circuits
F48 7.5 A Air bag
F49 15 A Instrument cluster
F50 15 A Room light
F51 25 A Audio
F52 10 A
Moonroof
*
F53 15 A Engine control system
F54 15 A i-ACTIVSENSE
F55 ――
F56 15 A
Electric water pump
*
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Water Marks
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt
and lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
evaporates, the 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 its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you find water marks
on your vehicle's finish.
Pa i n t C h i p p i n g
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
Washing
CAUTION

Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section for
the procedure on how to move the
windshield wiper blades to the
service position.
 When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the windshield wipers 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.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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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.
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof or the antenna.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the
fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here
are some examples of how scratching
could occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold
water and a soft cloth when washing
the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the
vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency............ 7-2 Parking in an Emergency......... 7-2
Flat Tire................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ..........
............................................ 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire................7-7
Battery Runs Out..................... 7-17 Jump-Starting...................... 7-17
Emergency Starting................. 7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine..... 7-20
Push-Starting....................... 7-20
Overheating........................... 7-21 Overheating........................ 7-21
Emergency Towing.................. 7-23 Towing Description.............. 7-23
Tiedown Hooks
*.................. 7-24
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds..................... 7-27If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................ 7-27
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display............. 7-40
Warning Sound is
Activated.............................7-43
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened................................. 7-49 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened..........................7-49
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 7-51 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
*....................... 7-51
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 7-52 Windshield Wipers Operate at
High Speed......................... 7-52
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Windshield Wipers
Operate at High Speed
▼ Windshield Wipers Operate at
High Speed
The windshield wipers may operate at
high speed if there is a problem with
the wiper control. If the windshield
wipers operate at high speed
regardless of the wiper switch
operation, have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
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