Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger operates for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.

The indicator light illuminates when the defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.

CAUTION

• Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defogger grid inside the window.

NOTE

• This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.
• The rear window defogger setting can be changed. After changing the setting, the rear window defogger stops automatically after 15 minutes have elapsed and when the ambient temperature is high. When the ambient temperature is low, it continues to operate until the switch is pressed again.

Mirror Defogger

The mirror defoggers defrost the outside mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in conjunction with the rear window defogger.

To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch.

Windshield Wiper De-icer

The thermal filaments at the following positions heat up and facilitate the removal of snow accumulated on the windshield.

The windshield wiper de-icer operates in conjunction with the rear window defogger.

To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel.

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash. The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously.

NOTE

• The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
• Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.