wipers MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2003 Owners Manual

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Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ................................................................... 5- 2
Ignition Switch ........................................................................ 5- 2
Starting the Engine .................................................................. 5- 3
Brake System ........................................................................... 5- 4
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5- 8
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-10
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-14
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-17
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-17
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps ........................................ 5-22
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-22
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-29
Switches and Controls ................................................................. 5-30
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-31
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-31
Daytime Running Lights (Canada) .......................................... 5-32
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-32
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-34
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-34
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-35
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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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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT
— Intermittent
I — Normal
II — Fast
One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
forward and release it.

Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
If the washer doesn
’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-22). If it ’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
OFF
INT
I
II
NOTE
In the OFF or INT position, the wipers
will operate continuously until the
lever is released.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
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. 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don
’t move the
wipers by hand.
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don ’t let the wiper arm fall on it.
CAUTION
Push
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
Pull out
Ta b Metal support
Stiffeners
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 AD FAN 20A Add fan motor,
Magnet clutch
2 HEAD.LH 15A Headlights (LH)
3 HEAD.RH 15A Headlights (RH)
4 —— —
5ST.SIG 7.5A Instrument
cluster, Cruise
control
6 —— —
7 CIGAR 20A Cigar lighter
8 RADIO 10A Audio
9 F.FOG 15A Fog lights
10 TAIL 15A Taillights, Front
parking lights,
Side-marker
lights
11 ENGINE 15A Engine control
system
12 METER 15A Instrument
clusterDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
13 TURN 7.5A Turn signal
lights
14 A/B 10A Supplemental
restraint system,
Antilock brake
system
15 WIPER 20A Windshield
wipers and
washer
16 P.WIND 30A Power windows
17 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner
18 HAZARD 10A Turn signal
lights
19 D.LOCK 10A Power door lock
20 AUDIO 20A Audio amp
21 DEFOG 15A Rear defroster
22 ROOM 10A Interior light,
Auto antenna,
Warning buzzers
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Index
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-22
ABS
.......................................... 5-26
Air bag system
.......................... 5-27
Brake system
............................ 5-24
Charging system
....................... 5-25
Check engine
............................ 5-26
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-28
Low fuel
.................................... 5-27
Seat belt
.................................... 5-27
Seat belt pretensioner system
... 5-27
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-22
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-30
Windblocker
.................................... 6-41
Windows Power windows
........................ 3-13
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-33
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-33
Blades replacement
................... 8-24
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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