Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Cleaning the Window Interiors

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If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass. It could damage the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.
When washing the inside of the window glass, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could damage the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.

Cleaning the Floor Mats

Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only.

WARNING Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber fl oor mats: Cleaning the rubber fl oor mats with rubber cleaning products makes the fl oor mats slippery.

This may cause an accident when depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or when getting in or out of the vehicle.

After removing the floor mats for cleaning, always reinstall them securely .

Maintenance of the Active Driving Display

The combiner and mirror surface have a special coating. When cleaning, do not use a hard or rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent. In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on the active drivin ...

If Trouble Arises

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