Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating.
| CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels. |
NOTE
- Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
- Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
- Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses highspeed or hard brushes.
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these ...
Other materials:
Pictorial index
■ Exterior
Side doors
Locking/unlocking
Opening/closing the side windows
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
Warning messages related to Subaru Solterra door systems
Back door
Locking/unlocking
Opening/closing the back door
Warning messages
Power back door* f ...
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob
Turn and lane-change signal
Lighting control
Wiper and washer lever
DSC OFF switch
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch
LDWS switch
AFS OFF switch
BSM OFF switch
Headlight leveling switch
Outside mirror switch
Door-lock switch
Power window lock s ...
ABS HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING:
If the ABS HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected
accident due to the ABS being inoperative. If the ABS HU/CM or ABS CM is replaced,
always use the automatic configuration function so that the ABS operation conditions
are correct.
CAUTI ...
