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
HornFront Seat Adjuster Unit Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...
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 ...
Awd Solenoid Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
3. Measure resistance between AWD solenoid connector terminals A and B.
If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling unit.
AWD solenoid resistance
2.2—2.7 oh ...