2024 MAZDA CX90 windshield wipers

Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection Items
Front
Rear
1. Windshield wipers
2. Tires
3. Light bulbs
Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers
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 vehicle power 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.
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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.
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.

Replacing Front Windshield Wiper
Blade rubbers
1. Move the wipers to the servicepositions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the vehicle power ON.
b) Switch the vehicle power OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to theMIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the
vehicle power OFF.
When the procedure is
completed, the wipers operate
and they stop at the service
positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
3. 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.
4.
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5.
6.
7.
8. Make sure that the blade rubber iscorrectly installed to the blade
holder.
9.
10.Slowly lower the wiper arms onto the windshield.
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 set
on the windshield.
b) Switch the vehicle power ON.
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Exterior Maintenance
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
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 Blade Rubbers section (page
9-23) for the procedure on how to
move the windshield wiper blades to
the service position.
 When the vehicle power 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.
When the vehicle power 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. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
 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.
 (Vehicles with hands-free liftgate)
When washing or waxing the vehicle,
turn off the hands-free liftgate using
the Mazda Connect or do not bring
the transmitter into the area around
the liftgate. Otherwise, the liftgate
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident. Refer to Power Liftgate
section (page 4-21).
 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.
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Index
T
TiresInspecting the tires............... 9-27
Replacing a tire or a wheel.... 9-29
Rotating the tires.................. 9-28
Tires................................... 10-71
Tire pressure label...............10-61
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...............................5-100
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................. 10-27
Wheel maintenance..............9-36
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard)............................ 10-34
Steps for determining the correct
load limit........................... 10-45
Tire labeling....................... 10-30
Tire maintenance................ 10-37
Vehicle loading................... 10-40
To w i n g Having the vehicle towed........ 8-5
Using the towing hooks.......... 8-6
W
Warranty................................. 10-23
WindowPower window..................... 4-29
Rear window defogger
switch.................................. 5-78
The power windows cannot be
operated.............................. 8-31
Windshield wiper de-icer...... 5-80
Winter Driving.........................5-240
Wipers Replacing windshield wiper blade
rubbers................................ 9-23
Replenishing windshield washer fl
uid.......................................9-17
Washer fluid does not spray... 8-35
Windshield wipers operate at high
speed.................................. 8-34
Windshield wiper de-icer...... 5-80
Windshield wiper/Washer
switch.................................. 5-73
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