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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the 

wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected 

from motor breakdown, overheating 

and possible fire by a circuit breaker. 

This mechanism will automatically stop 

operation of the blades, but only for about 

5 minutes.

If this happens, turn off the wiper switch 

and park off the right-of-way, and remove 

the snow and ice.

After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and 

the blades should operate normally. If 

they do not resume functioning, consult 

an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 

possible. Drive to the side of the road and 

park off the right-of-way. Wait until the 

weather clears before trying to drive with 

the wipers inoperative.

 Windshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever 

up or down.

With intermittent wiper

Switch 

Position

Wiper operation

Operation while pulling up lever
Stop
Intermittent
Low speed
High speed

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