Get Switches and Controls -> Windshield Wipers and Washer Guide for Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

When Driving

Switches and Controls

qThree-Flash Turn Signal

Windshield Wipers and

Washer

After releasing the turn signal lever, the

turn signal indicator flashes three times.

The operation can be cancelled by moving

the lever in the direction opposite to

which it was operated.

The ignition must be switched ON.

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or

plain water in the reservoir:

NOTE

The three-flash turn signal function can be

switched to operable/inoperable using the

personalization function.

Refer to Personalization Features on page

9-10.

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the

windshield, affect your visibility, and

could result in an accident.

Only use windshield washer fluid

mixed with anti-freeze protection in

freezing weather conditions:

Using windshield washer fluid

without anti-freeze protection in

freezing weather conditions is

dangerous as it could freeze on the

windshield and block your vision

which could cause an accident.

In addition, make sure the

windshield is sufficiently warmed

using the defroster before spraying

the washer fluid.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

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.

Set the lever to the intermittent position

and choose the interval timing by rotating

the ring.

Slow

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 do not

resume functioning, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to

the side of the road and park off the right-of-

way. Wait until the weather clears before trying

to drive with the wipers inoperative.

INT ring

Fast

With auto-wiper control

qWindshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever

up or down.

With intermittent wiper

Switch

Wiper operation

Position

MIST Operation while pulling up lever

AUTO Auto control

LO Low speed

Switch

Wiper operation

Position

HI

High speed

MIST Operation while pulling up lever

INT Intermittent

LO Low speed

HI

High speed

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Auto-wiper control

CAUTION

When the wiper lever is in the

position, the rain sensor senses the

amount of rainfall on the windshield and

turns the wipers on or off automatically

(off―intermittent―low speed―high

speed).

Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by

adhering a sticker or a label on

the windshield. Otherwise the rain

sensor will not operate correctly.

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the

wiper lever.

From the center position (normal), rotate

the switch downward for higher

sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it

upward for less sensitivity (slower

response).

Less sensitivity

Switch

Center

position

Higher sensitivity

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Ø When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO position and the ignition is

switched ON, the wipers may

move automatically in the

following cases:

NOTE

l

Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

to the position while driving

activates the windshield wipers once, after

which they operate according to the rainfall

amount.

Ø

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched or wiped with

a cloth.

If the windshield is struck with

a hand or other object from

either outside or inside the

vehicle.

l

The auto-wiper control may not operate

when the rain sensor temperature is about

10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C

_

Ø

(185 °F) or higher.

If the windshield is coated with water

repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to

sense the amount of rainfall correctly and

auto-wiper control may not operate

properly.

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 damaged

when the wipers activate

l

If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or

matter containing salt water) adheres to the

windshield above the rain sensor or if the

windshield is iced, it could cause the wipers

to move automatically. However, if the

wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or

foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will

stop operation. In this case, set the wiper

lever to the low speed position or high

speed position for manual operation, or

remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by

hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.

If the auto-wiper lever is left in the

position, the wipers could operate

automatically from the effect of strong light

sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared

light because the rain sensor uses an

optical sensor. It is recommended that the

auto-wiper lever be switched to the

position other than when driving the vehicle

under rainy conditions.

automatically.

If you are going to clean the

windshield, be sure the wipers are

turned off completely―this is

particularly important when

clearing ice and snow―when it is

most likely that the engine is left

running.

l

The auto-wiper control functions can be

turned off.

Refer to Personalization Features on page

9-10.

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