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Wiper Blades
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
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
ngers
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
o 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 on 6-22) section for the
procedure on how to move the
windshield wiper 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
6-21
Mazda3_8HZ1-EA-19G_Edition1_old 2019-5-17 13:49:03
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