2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 214
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 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. Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, 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 wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers 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. Rain sensor 5-64