2008 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 227

Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE l qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF l l l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving at a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher (or after driving the vehicle) activates the windshield 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 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. If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. 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, pull the wiper lever to the 1 or 2 position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation. Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-65