Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating.
| CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels. |
NOTE
- Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
- Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
- Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses highspeed or hard brushes.
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 ...
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these ...
Other materials:
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, co ...
Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
NOTE
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road
conditions.
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around
the bumper ends
cannot be displayed.
The distance appearing ...
A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
CAUTION:
If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper
operation of the links. Apply only the specified grease to each link.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
X: Applicable— ...
