The ignition switch must be in the ON position.

WARNING:
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.

Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions: Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windshield and block your vision which could cause an accident.

In addition, make sure the windshield is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the washer fluid.

NOTE:
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes.

If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice.

After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If they do not resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-ofway.

Wait until the weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.

WindshieldWipers

Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down.

INT ― Intermittent.

LO ― Low speed.

HI ― High speed.

For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST.

MIST ― Mist

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring.

Windshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid.

NOTE:
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.

If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level. If it's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.