Mazda CX-8, Quick Manual

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NOTE

Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFF to the AUTO position while driving
activates the windscreen wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.

The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about –10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about
85 °C (185 °F) or higher.

If the windscreen 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.

If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windscreen above the rain sensor or
if the windscreen 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
AUTO 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 OFF position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.

The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-9.
▼
Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
Washer
OFF
NOTE
If the windscreen washer is turned on
when the windscreen wipers are not
operating, the windscreen wipers operate
a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-20). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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