Black plate (167,1)
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer (5 Door)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
q
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON
―
Normal
INT
―
Intermittent
q
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
NOTE
There are two washer positions: up and
down. In the down washer position, the
wiper will not be activated.
If the washer doesn't work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-23). If it's OK and the
washer still doesn't work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 10
―
15
minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 10
―
15 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.
Indicator light
CAUTION
Don't use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defroster grid inside
the window.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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