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:
Outer Mirror Glass Installation
1. Connect the mirror heater connectors. (Vehicles with heated outer mirrors)
2. Connect the BSM indicator light connector. (Vehicles with BSM system)
3. Press part C on the outer mirror glass and install pin C.
4. Press part A on the outer mirror glass and install pins A.
5. Press part ...
Outer Mirror Glass Inspection
Vehicles With Heated Outer Mirror
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Verify that the resistance is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, or if the resistance is not within the
specification, replace the outer mi ...
Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass from the outer mirror..
3. Pinch the end of the tab which is visible, and release the tab by pressing
it toward the vehicle front (3 locations).
4. Grasp the upper side of the outer mirror garnish and remove it b ...
