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Driving Your Mazda

Switches and Controls

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with 
the headlights on during daytime 
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights 
automatically turn on when the ignition 
switch is turned to the ON position.

The ignition switch must be in the ON 
position.

Daytime Running Lights 
(Canada)

NOTE

The running lights go off when the 
parking brake is applied.

Windshield Wipers and 
Washer

Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in 
freezing temperatures is dangerous. 
The washer fluid could freeze on the 
windshield and block your vision.
You could have an accident. Don’t use 
the washer without first warming the 
windshield.

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 don’t resume functioning, consult 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon 
as possible.

WARNING

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