2024 MAZDA CX90 Owners Manual

Do not cover the rain sensor by
applying stickers or labels to the
windshield. Otherwise, the sensor
cannot detect the amount of rainfall.
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.
How to Use the
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Switch
Using the Auto Wipers*
1. Indicator light
The indicator light of the lever turns
on.
The windshield wipers operate
automatically according to the rainfall
amount.
CAUTION
Even if it is not raining , 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.
NOTE
If a water repellent coating other
than a genuine product is used, the
rain sensor may not detect the
rainfall amount correctly and the
auto wipers may not operate
normally. Do not use a water
repellent coating other than a
genuine product.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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If dirt or ice is adheres to the top of
the rain sensor on the windshield
and the windshield wipers cannot
remove the dirt or ice even after the
wipers operate several times, the
auto wipers will stop operating. If
the auto wipers stopped, remove the
dirt and ice from the windshield.
The auto wipers could operate from
the effect of strong light sources,
electromagnetic waves, or infrared
light because the rain sensor uses an
optical sensor. It is recommended
that the auto-wiper lever be
switched to the OFF position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
Changing sensitivity of auto wipers
The rain sensitivity level can be
adjusted by rotating the switch.
1. Higher sensitivity
2. Normal
3. Less sensitivity
Using the Intermittent Wiper
*
The wipers operate intermittently.
Changing the intermittent operation
time
The intermittent operation time can be
adjusted by turning the switch.
1. Fast
2. Normal
3. Slow
Using the Windshield Wipers
Using continuously
Set the lever to the LO or HI position.
In the LO position, the windshield
wipers operate at low speed. In the HI
position, the wipers operate at high
speed.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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Using temporarily
Set the lever to the MIST position.
The windshield wipers operate while
the lever is in the MIST position.
Set the lever to the MIST position and
immediately release it to operate the
windshield wipers only once.
Stopping the Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers stop.
Using the Windshield Washer
While the windshield wipers move out
of their stowed positions to the point
where they start reversing back, the
washer fluid is sprayed and the wipers
operate several times.
NOTE
If you pull the wiper lever while the
windshield wipers are reversing back to
their stowed positions, the next time
the washer fluid is sprayed is during the
next cycle.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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How to Use the Rear
Wiper/Washer Switch
Using the Rear Wiper
Using intermittent operation
The wiper operates at regular intervals.
Using continuous operation
The wiper operates continuously.
Stopping the Rear Wiper
The rear wiper stops.
Using the Rear Washer
While the switch is in the position,
the washer fluid is sprayed and the
wiper operates.
NOTE
When the windshield washer fluid is
being sprayed, the rear washer fluid
will not be sprayed even if the switch is
operated.
Driving
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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Rear Window DefoggerSwitch
The rear window defogger warms the
rear window and removes fog.
When the rear window defogger is
operated, the following equipment
operates in conjunction with it.
Mirror defogger*
Refer to How to Use the Mirror
Defogger on page 5-80.
Windshield wiper de-icer*
Refer to How to Use the Windshield
Wiper De-icer on page 5-81.
Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Rear
Window Defogger Switch
CAUTION
 Be careful not to scratch the
filaments when washing the rear
window. The filaments are installed
inside the rear window.
 Use the rear window defogger while
the engine is running. In addition, do
not use the rear window defogger for
a long time. Otherwise, the
lead-acid battery power could be
depleted.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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How to Use the Rear
Window Defogger Switch
Using the Rear Window Defogger
Switch
1. Start the hybrid system.
2.
The rear window defogger operates
and the switch indicator light turns on.
The rear window defogger stops
automatically after it operates about
15 minutes.
NOTE
The rear window defogger operation
time can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Stopping the Rear Window Defogger
Press the rear window defogger switch
while the rear window defogger is
operating.
The rear window defogger stops and
the switch indicator light turns off.
Mirror Defogger*
The mirrors are heated using heat
filaments to remove fog.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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How to Use the MirrorDefogger
The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
For the operation method, refer to
How to Use the Rear Window
Defogger on page 5-79.
Windshield Wiper
De-icer
*
A part of the windshield is heated
using heat filaments to melt the ice on
the glass and wipers.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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How to Use the
Windshield Wiper De-icer
The windshield wiper de-icers operate
in conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
For the operation method, refer to
How to Use the Rear Window
Defogger on page 5-79.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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