Mazda 2: Wiper Blades
CAUTION
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, paraffi n,
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
fi ngers 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.
Replacing Windscreen 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
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
blades when raising both the driver and
passenger side wiper arms, raise the
driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely,
when setting down the wiper arms, set
the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.
(Type A)
- 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 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.

CAUTION
- Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
- If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping effi ciency 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.

(Type B)
- Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen let
the wiper arm down easily, don't let it
slap down on the windscreen.
- Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
- Remove the metal stiffeners from each
blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.

CAUTION
- Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
- If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping effi ciency could
be reduced.
So don't 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.

NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)
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 hand.
- Raise the wiper arm and rotate the
wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,
then remove the blade.

CAUTION
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.

CAUTION
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.

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WARNING
Read the following
precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to
ensure safe and correct handling:
Always wear eye
protection when working near the battery:
Working w
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tyre infl ation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
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Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
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