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:
Ion Sensor Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
DTC Inspection
NOTE:
Because the ion sensor is integrated in the ignition coil, replacing the
ion sensor includes replacement of the ignition coil/ion sensor.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS..
If any DTC related to the ...
Neutral Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Continuity Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the neutral switch connector..
4. When the shift lever is in neutral and in a position other than neutral, verify
that the continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B is acco ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G66 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
4. Remove the front splash shield..
5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
6. Remove the oil seals u ...
