Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min,
carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
5. Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.
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When the room temperature is 25 °C {77 °F},
leave it as it is for 24 h.
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When a hot air blower is used, dry with the 150 °C {302 °F}
air for 30 min.
Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could ...
Front Door Glass Removal/Installation
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
NOTE:
Before removing the front door glass, the removal procedure for the front
door glass installation bolt can be facilitated by adjusting ...
Other materials:
Engine Oil Level Inspection
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine.
3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing.
4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully.
5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks
on the dipstick. ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Liftgate Light
Purpose
The liftgate lights are used to signal the following conditions to vehicles/people
at the rear.
Back-up lights: Signals that the vehicle is backing up.
Taillights: Signals the presence of the vehicle during nighttime.
Function
The back-up ...
