wiper blades MAZDA MODEL MPV 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-10
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-18
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-23
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-22
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-25
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-17
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-31
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-37
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-21
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-26
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-30
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position to turn on the front fog lights.
Fog light switch
To turn them off, rotate the fog light
switch to the OFF position or turn the
headlight switch to the
or OFF
position.
NOTE
The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
WARNING
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection 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 and never use plain tap
water.
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.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance ............................................................ 8-3
Owner Maintenance ..................................................................... 8-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 8-7
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................... 8-8
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................ 8-9
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-10
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-13
Brake Fluid ............................................................................. 8-15
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-16
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-17
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-18
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-19
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-20
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-21
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-24
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-26
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-30
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-36
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-42
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-42
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-44
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-47
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
lHot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
lTo prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
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.
qReplacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't move the
wipers by hand.1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
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3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
lDon't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
lIf the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
lBe sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
qReplacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don't move the
wiper by hand.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
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Tachometer ........................................ 5-22
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-28
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-29
Third-row seat ................................... 2-20
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-24
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-27
Replacement ............................... 8-28
Rotation ...................................... 8-27
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-15
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-17
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-18
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-18
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-18
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-34
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Under Seat Tray ................................ 6-55
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-45
V
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-24
ABS ............................................ 5-28
Air bag system ........................... 5-29
Brake system .............................. 5-26
Charging system ......................... 5-27
Check engine .............................. 5-27
Door-ajar .................................... 5-29
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-27
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-29
Immobilizer system .................... 5-30
Low fuel ..................................... 5-29
Seat belt ...................................... 5-29
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-18
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-29
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-18
Rear quarter windows ................ 3-21
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-36
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-36
Blades replacement .................... 8-21
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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