Mazda 2003 Miata MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse older of removal.
•
Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need
to use them again.
•
If 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.
•
Be 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.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
CAUTION
Tab
Battery
Battery-Related Lead Materials:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
Children and Batteries:
Allowing children to play near
batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid
could cause serious injuries if it gets
in the eyes or on the skin. Always
keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
NOTE
The battery in this vehicle is unique
and should only be replaced with the
appropriate Mazda battery. For more
details, contact your Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
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