Mazda CX-30: How to put windshield wipers in service position
Never lift the front wipers without positioning them first; the arms, hood or blades can be damaged.
Switch vehicle power ON then OFF, and move the lever to MIST twice within 30 seconds. The wipers stop in their service positions before you raise the arms.
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Common questions
Should the arms be raised when returning to normal?+
No. Place the wipers back on the windshield before requesting the return movement.
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Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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