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:
Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the trunk lid latch and lock actuator..
4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever
condition.
5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
I ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
[Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
Because the boost air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAP sensor,
replacing the boost air temperature sensor includes replacement of the MAP sensor/boost
air temperature sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove t ...
Combination Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
