Black plate (240,1)
CAUTION
Ø
Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on
the windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.
Rain sensor
Ø
When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position, the wipers may move
automatically in the following
cases:
Ø
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
Ø
If the windshield is struck with
a hand or other object from
either outside or inside the
vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of
the windshield when the wiper
lever is in the AUTO position and
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position 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
―
this is
particularly important when
clearing ice and snow
―
when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running.
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition5 Page240
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