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:
How to Arm the System
Close the windows and the moonroof *
securely.
Switch the ignition OFF.
Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate/trunk lid are closed.
Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will ...
Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
Airflow inspection
1. Remove the air filter..
2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B.
If there is no airflow, replace the air filter..
3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A.
If there is no airflow, r ...
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
*1 Q-85 is designed for i-ELOOP system. Only Q-85 should be used to ensure
correct operation of i-ELOOP
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
*2 Not for i-ELOOP system.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum perfor ...