Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They will damage and discolor the dashboard. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately.
| CAUTION
Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration, wrinkling, cracks and peeling. |
Instrument panel top (soft pad)
- Extremely soft material is used for the soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is recommended that you use a clean towel dampened in a mild detergent to remove soiling.
- If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly, it could result in the surface being damaged leaving white scratch marks.
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water in the cabin:
Splashing water on electrical parts
such as the audio unit and switches
is dangerous as it could cause a
malfunction or a fi re.
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Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather *
Remove dust and sand first using a
vacuum cleaner or ...
Other materials:
Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable..
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
3. Remove the front fender molding..
4. Remove the cowl grille..
5. Remove the washer hose grommet from the cowl panel and disconnect the front
washer hose.
6. Remove the windshield wiper motor..
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Seat Belt Inspection
Belt
1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the
metal fittings.
If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
ELR
Except 5HB (rear center seat belt)
1. Verify tha ...
Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Side step molding.
3. Remove fasteners and bolts, then remove the front fender panel in the direction
of the arrow shown in the figure.
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