2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 53 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMDriving Your MazdaSwitches and ControlsHeadlight Washer*The ignition switch must be in the ONposition and the headlights must be turnedon.The headlight washers operateautomatically once every fifth time thewindshield washer operates.If you want to operate only the headlightwashers, pull the windshield wiper levertoward you twice rapidly.Rear Window DefrosterThe rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window.The ignition switch must be in the ONposition.Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off.The indicator light illuminates duringoperation.To turn off the rear window defrosterbefore the 15 minutes has elapsed, pressthe switch again.Indicator lightNOTEWhen you pull the windshield wiperlever twice, the windshield washermay spray a little.CAUTIONDon’t use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners with abrasives toclean the inside of the rear windowsurface. They may damage thedefroster grid inside the window.*Some models.5-53Form No. 8R65-EA-03C