Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger operates for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.
Manual Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
| CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defogger grid inside the window. |
NOTE This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.
Mirror Defogger *
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch .
Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wip ...
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that ...
Other materials:
Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear inner handle.
c. Rear door speaker.
d. Rear power window motor.
e. Rear door glass.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Remove the rear door latch and loc ...
Washer Fluid
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fl uid or
plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fl uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
aff ect your visibility, and could result in
an a ...
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
