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, do not use petrol, paraffin, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
If the windscreen above the rain sensor is touched.
If the windscreen above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windscreen 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 the vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen 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.
If the blades are not wiping properly, clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if necessary.
When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.
When raising both windscreen wiper arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm first. When lowering the wiper arms, slowly lower the wiper arm from the passenger's side first while supporting it with your hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windscreen.
Raise the wiper arm.
Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow.
Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm.
To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windscreen.
Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder.
Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.
Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.
If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced.
So do not 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.
Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.
Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.
To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.
Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.
Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.
Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.
Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left side
If the electrical system does not work, first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.
Open the fuse panel cover.
Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment.
Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown.
Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an expert install it. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one of the same rating from a circuit not essential to vehicle operation, such as the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
Always replace a fuse with a genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system.
Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the bonnet
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the bonnet. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps:
Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.
Remove the fuse block cover.
If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating.
Do not replace the main fuse and multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself. Have an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the replacement:
Replacing these fuses by yourself is dangerous because they are high current fuses. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire.
Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION |
FUSE RATING |
PROTECTED COMPONENT |
|
---|---|---|---|
1 |
C/U IG1 |
15 A |
For protection of various circuits |
2 |
ENGINE IG1 |
7.5 A |
Engine control system |
3 |
SUNROOF |
10 A |
Sunroof (Some Models) |
4 |
INTERIOR |
15 A |
Overhead light |
5 |
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7.5 A |
Engine control system |
6 |
AUDIO2 |
15 A |
Audio system |
7 |
METER1 |
10 A |
Instrument cluster |
8 |
SRS1 |
7.5 A |
Air bag |
9 |
METER2 |
7.5 A |
Instrument cluster (Some Models) |
10 |
RADIO |
7.5 A |
Audio system |
11 |
ENGINE3 |
15 A |
Engine control system |
12 |
ENGINE1 |
15 A |
Engine control system |
13 |
ENGINE2 |
15 A |
Engine control system |
14 |
AUDIO1 |
25 A |
Audio system |
15 |
A/C MAG |
7.5 A |
Air conditioner |
16 |
AT PUMP |
15 A |
Transaxle control system (Some Models) |
17 |
AT |
15 A |
Transaxle control system (Some Models) |
18 |
D.LOCK |
25 A |
Power door locks |
19 |
H/L RH |
20 A |
Headlight (RH) |
20 |
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7.5 A |
Engine control system |
21 |
TAIL |
20 A |
Tail lights, Number plate lights, Position lights |
22 |
ST.HEATER |
15 A |
Heated steering wheel (Some Models) |
23 |
ROOM |
25 A |
Overhead light |
24 |
FOG |
15 A |
Front fog lights (Some Models) |
25 |
H/CLEAN |
20 A |
Headlight washer (Some Models) |
26 |
STOP |
10 A |
Brake lights, Rear fog light (Some Models) |
27 |
HORN |
15 A |
Horn |
28 |
H/L LH |
20 A |
Headlight (LH) |
29 |
ABS/DSC S |
30 A |
ABS, Dynamic stability control system |
30 |
HAZARD |
15 A |
Hazard warning flashers, Direction indicator lights |
31 |
FUEL PUMP |
15 A |
Fuel system (Some Models) |
32 |
FUEL WARM |
25 A |
Fuel warmer (Some Models) |
33 |
WIPER |
20 A |
Front window wiper |
34 |
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50 A |
For protection of various circuits |
35 |
FAN2 |
30 A |
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36 |
FUEL PUMP |
30 A |
Fuel system (Some Models) |
37 |
ABS/DSC M |
50 A |
ABS, Dynamic stability control system |
38 |
EVVT |
20 A |
Engine control system (Some Models) |
39 |
― |
― |
― |
40 |
FAN1 |
30 A |
― |
41 |
FAN3 |
40 A |
Cooling fan |
42 |
ENG.MAIN |
40 A |
Engine control system |
43 |
EPS |
60 A |
Power steering system (Some Models) |
44 |
DEFOG |
40 A |
Rear window defogger |
45 |
IG2 |
30 A |
For protection of various circuits |
46 |
INJECTOR |
30 A |
Engine control system (Some Models) |
47 |
HEATER |
40 A |
Air conditioner |
48 |
P.WINDOW1 |
30 A |
Power windows |
49 |
DCDC DE |
40 A |
For protection of various circuits (Some Models) |
Fuse block (Left side)
DESCRIPTION |
FUSE RATING |
PROTECTED COMPONENT |
|
---|---|---|---|
1 |
― |
― |
― |
2 |
― |
― |
― |
3 |
― |
― |
― |
4 |
― |
― |
― |
5 |
F.OUTLET |
15 A |
Accessory sockets |
6 |
― |
― |
― |
7 |
AT IND |
7.5 A |
AT shift indicator (Some Models) |
8 |
MIRROR |
7.5 A |
Power control mirror |
9 |
― |
― |
― |
10 |
P.WINDOW2 |
25 A |
Power windows |
11 |
R.WIPER |
15 A |
Rear window wiper and washer |
12 |
P.SEAT D |
30A |
Power seat (Some Models) |
13 |
― |
― |
― |
14 |
SRS2/ESCL |
15 A |
Electronic steering lock |
15 |
SEAT WARM |
20 A |
Seat warmer (Some Models) |
16 |
M.DEF |
7.5 A |
Mirror defogger (Some Models) |