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Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
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To prevent damaging a windshield wiper
blade, wiper arm, or the hood, perform
the following procedure.
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Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades o
ff
the windshield, always
move them to the service position.
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When putting the windshield wiper
blades back on the windshield, make
sure that they are in the service
position before switching the ignition
ON and operating the windshield
wipers.
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Replace with Mazda genuine wiper
blades. If they are replaced with wiper
blades other than a Mazda genuine
product, they may not wipe with the
same e
ffi
ciency as the genuine product.
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To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
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Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal sti
ff
ener in the
blade may deform and the windshield
wiper operation may be adversely
a
ff
ected.
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Do not hold a wiper blade by its end
when raising the wiper arm. Otherwise,
the part may deform and the wiping
performance may lower.
NOTE
x
You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
x
Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the
windshield.
Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Move the wipers to the service
positions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the ignition ON.
b) Switch the ignition OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to the
MIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the ignition
OFF.
When the procedure is completed,
the wipers operate and they stop at
the service positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windshield.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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