Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
| CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. |
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the winds ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Adjustment (With TPMS)
1. Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of the air
pressure.
2. Tire pressure lowers gradually as time passes. Due to this, monthly air pressure
inspection is recommended.
3. Perform tire pressure adjustment before driving. (When tires are cold.)
Tire press ...
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector from the master cylinder.
2. Inspect for continuity according to fluid level between the brake fluid level
sensor terminals.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the reserve tank.
...
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the shift lever.
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the console..
f. Detach the clip as shown in the figure. ...
