wiper blades MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Owners Manual

4-Door
▼4-Door
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Windshield wiper blades................................................................... page 6-23
„ Moonroof......................................................................................... page 3-38
… Door................................................................................................ page 3-11
† Window........................................................................................... page 3-35
‡ Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 3-13
ˆ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................page 3-28
‰ Outside mirror.................................................................................. page 3-31
Š Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 3-13
‹ Trunk lid........................................................................................... page 3-20
ΠElectric trunk lid opener..................................................................... page 3-21
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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5-Door
▼5-Door
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Windshield wiper blades................................................................... page 6-23
„ Moonroof......................................................................................... page 3-38
… Door................................................................................................ page 3-11
† Window........................................................................................... page 3-35
‡ Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 3-13
ˆ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................page 3-28
‰ Outside mirror.................................................................................. page 3-31
Š Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 3-13
‹ Liftgate............................................................................................. page 3-20
ΠElectric liftgate opener....................................................................... page 3-21
Rear window wiper blade.............. .................................................... page 6-27
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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*7 When the light switch is switched to a different position from the AUTO position while the vehicle isstopped, the daytime running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running
lights turn on again.
*8 If one of the following operations is done from the position while the vehicle is stopped, the
daytime running lights turn off.
Switch the light switch to the OFF position.
Switch the light switch to the AUTO position, and then to the position again.
Switch the light switch to the position.
When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running lights turn on again.
*9 When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights remain on if the auto headlight off function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the
set period using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON,
the light sensor senses the surrounding ligh tness or darkness and automatically turns
the headlights and other exterior lights on or
off.
CAUTION
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands
and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position
and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and
wiper blades could be damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely when
it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running. This is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information................. 6-2 Introduction.......................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance............ 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance......... 6-4
Owner Maintenance............... 6-11 Owner Maintenance
Precautions......................... 6-11
Hood.................................. 6-12
Engine Compartment
Overview............................ 6-14
Engine Oil........................... 6-16
Engine Coolant.................... 6-19
Brake/Clutch Fluid............... 6-20
Washer Fluid....................... 6-21
Body Lubrication.................. 6-22
Wiper Blades....................... 6-23
Battery................................ 6-28
Key Battery Replacement...... 6-30
Tires.................................... 6-32
Light Bulbs...........................6-36
Fuses.................................. 6-39
Appearance Care.................... 6-47 Exterior Care....................... 6-47
Interior Care........................ 6-53
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Wiper Blades
▼Wiper Blades
CAUTION

Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
 An operation malfunction may occur
or the wiper
effectiveness may be
reduced if a water-repellent coating
is used.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades
off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section
for the procedure on how to move
the windshield wipe r blades to the
service position.
Contamination of either the
windshield or the blades with foreign
matter can reduce wiper effectiveness.
Common sources are insects, tree sap,
and hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent; then
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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

To prevent damaging a windshield
wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood,
perform the following procedure.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
move them to the service position.
 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.
 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
efficiency as the
genuine product.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do not
try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.
 Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the
windshield wiper operation may be
adversely affected.
 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.
 Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and
blade, and may scratch or crack the
windshield.
NOTE
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.
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 theMIST 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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Water Marks
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt
and lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
evaporates, the minerals will
concentrate and harden to form white
rings. The rings can damage your
vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you find water marks
on your vehicle's finish.
Pa i n t C h i p p i n g
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle's
tires hits your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by flying gravel.
NOTE
The paint chipping zone varies with
the speed of the vehicle. For
example, when traveling at 90 km/h
(56 mph), the paint chipping zone is
50 m (164 ft).
In low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
Chipped paint can lead to rust
forming on your Mazda. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
Mazda touch-up paint according to
the instructions in this section.
Failure to repair the affected area
could lead to serious rusting and
expensive repairs.

Follow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
▼ Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION

Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section for
the procedure on how to move the
windshield wiper blades to the
service position.
 When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the windshield wipers may
operate automatically in the
following cases:
 The area of the windshield above
the rain sensor is touched or wiped
with a cloth.
 The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), Mazda Radar Cruise Con-
trol with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function), and the
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) have been can-
celed other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled
Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have
been canceled other than by the driv-
er.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Opera-
tion Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Cruise Control have been canceled
other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti-
vated. Depress Brake
Pedal to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the
Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes op-
erate and when the Smart Brake Sup-
port (SBS) is canceled.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push
Button Start Switch This message is indicated when the
key battery is weak (battery dead or
damaged key). Touch the key against push button
start to start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
Depress Brake Pedal to
Start Vehicle This message is indicated when the
push button start is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal. When starting the engine, press the
push button start with the brake ped-
al depressed.
Check Gear Selector
Lever Position This message is indicated when the
selector lever is shifted to the P or R
position while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AU-
TOHOLD is about to operate and a
door is opened or a seat belt is unfas-
tened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be
on Windshield Before
Operating This message is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON with the wip-
er arms at the service positions.
Return the wiper arms to the initial
positions.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re-
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there
is snow or dirt accumulation on the
windshield and the wiper operation
range is narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the
windshield.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
AUTOHOLD warning beep.... 7-46
Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound.................................. 7-48
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep....................... 7-47
Brake override warning
beep.................................... 7-46
Brake system warning beep....7-46
Collision warning..................7-48
Door-ajar warning beep........ 7-48
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning beep....................... 7-46
Excessive speed warning........7-48
Front Cross Tra ffi c Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep...................... 7-47
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep....................... 7-44
i-stop warning beep............. 7-46
Key left-in-luggage compartment/
trunk warning beep (With the
advanced keyless function).... 7-45
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).............................. 7-45
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep.................................... 7-44
Lane departure warning
sound.................................. 7-47
Liftgate Door-lock Switch
Inoperable Warning Beep...... 7-45
Lights-on reminder............... 7-43
Low fuel warning beep..........7-46
Mazda Radar Crui se Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.............................. 7-48
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings...... 7-47
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep...................... 7-47Seat belt warning beep......... 7-43
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep....... 7-46
Shift position warning beep... 7-46
Touch sensor inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).............................. 7-45
Vehicle problem warning
beep.................................... 7-47
Warranty................................... 8-15
Weights...................................... 9-7
Windows Power windows.................... 3-35
Windshield Washer................... 4-67
Windshield Wipers.................... 4-64
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed....................................... 7-52
Windshield Wiper De-icer..........4-69
Winter Driving...........................3-49
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade (5-Door).....................6-27
Replacing windshield wiper
blades..................................6-24
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360° View Monitor................. 4-177How to use the system........ 4-186
Margin of error between road
surface on screen and actual road
surface............................... 4-205
Side view........................... 4-195
Top view/front view............4-190
Top view/front wide view.... 4-193
Top view/rear view............. 4-198
Top view/rear wide view..... 4-203
Types of images displayed on the
screen................................ 4-181
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