2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 303

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page302 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. 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: l l l l l l 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 fingers as it may cause injury, or damage the wipers. When washing or servicing your Mazda, make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF 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. 8-28 Form No.8V66-EA-06F