Switches and controls, Caution – Mazda 2008 3 4-DOOR User Manual

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The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), turn
the switch towards (+) for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or turn the
switch towards (_) for less sensitivity
(slower response).

Switch

Higher sensitivity

Less sensitivity

Center
position

CAUTION

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.

Rain sensor

Ø When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:

Ø

If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.

Ø

If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.

Ø

If the windshield is struck with
a hand or other object.

Ø

If the rain sensor is struck with
a hand or other object from
inside the vehicle.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of
the windshield when the ignition
switch is in the ON position as
fingers pinched or the wipers and
wiper blades damaged when they
activate 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 particularly
tempting to leave the engine
running.

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Driving Your Mazda

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