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:
Gps Antenna Feeder Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
NOTE:
GPS antenna feeder is removed with the multi information display.
1. Refer to MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
With Audio Unit (With Display)
NOTE:
GPS antenna feeder is removed with the antenna feeder No.4.
1. Re ...
Airflow Mode Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
CAUTION:
If the lever position exceeds the operation range shown in the figure, the
circuit in the actuator could be damaged. Always perform an actuator operation
inspection with the lever movement within the range shown in the figure.
1. Connect battery positive voltage to airfl ...
Audio Set (Type B)
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may succ ...
