Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. |
NOTE When raising both windshield 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 windshield.
- 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.
| CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windshield. |
- 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.
CAUTION
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- Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aff ect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasolin ...
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, do not move
the wiper by ...
Other materials:
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn t ...
Security Setting (Type A)
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
Passcode setting
Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a sho ...
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts and fastener then remove the front splash shield.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Splash Shield
1. Remove the fastener, screws and capnut .
2. Pull the rear splash shield in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
the ...
