The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers. 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. NOTE If the windshield wipers are operated under cold weather conditions or during snowfall, they could stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield. If the windshield wipers stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield, park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper switch off, and then remove the accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is turned to another position other than OFF, the wipers will operate. If the wipers do not operate even though the wiper switch is turned to a position other than OFF, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Windshield Wipers Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever up or down. With intermittent wiper Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to the intermittent position and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. With auto-wiper control Auto-wiper control When the wiper lever is in the position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever. From the center position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity (slower response). CAUTION
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely (when it is most likely that the engine is left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow. NOTE
Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. NOTE If the windshield washer is turned on when the windshield wipers are not operating, the windshield wipers operate a few times. If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level. If the fluid level is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Rear Window Wiper and Washer The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper. Rear Window Wiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. Rear Window Washer To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to either of the position. After the switch is released, the washer will stop. If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level. If the fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. |
Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual > Owner Maintenance: Owner Maintenance
Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. When Refueling Brake fluid level ...