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:
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal/Installation
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit..
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit..
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disasse ...
Vehicle load limits
The Subaru Solterra vehicle load limits define the maximum allowable
weight parameters, including total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating), and cargo capacity, all of which must be respected for safe operation.
Understanding and correctly applying these limits in the S ...
Cruise Control Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
4. Disconnect the clock spring connector (part wiring harness-side).
5. Measure the resistance between clock spring terminals K and M (part wiring ...
