Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press the switch again.
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control
Manual Type 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 defroster grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster.
Mirror Defroster
To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defroster switch .
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
Rear WindowWiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch.
Rear WindowWasher
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark
on the steering wheel. ...
Other materials:
Headlight Aiming
NOTE:
Perform headlight aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front combination light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or
removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leav ...
Charging System Warning Light
Purpose, Function
Warns the driver of a charging system malfunction.
Construction
The charging system warning light is built into the instrument cluster..
Operation
Illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the charging system and DTCs is
stored in the PCM.
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Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking
ability due to the loss of power braking, which co ...