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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

The ignition switch must be in the ON 
position.

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Rear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear 
wiper/washer switch.

ON

 — Normal

INT

 — Intermittent

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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.

If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the 
fluid level (page 8-18). If it’s OK and the 
washer still doesn’t work, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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 indicator light will 
illuminate.

Press the switch again to turn it off.

Rear Window Wiper and 
Washer

NOTE

There are two washer positions: up and 
down. In the down washer position, the 
wiper will not be activated.

OFF

ON

Washer

Washer

INT

Rear Window Defroster

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.

NOTE

This defroster is not designed for 
melting snow. If there is an 
accumulation of snow on the rear 
window, remove it before using the 
defroster.

CAUTION

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