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:
Glass Antenna Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector B..
3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector C. (with audio unit (with display)).
4. Inspect the glass antenna for damage visually.
5. Inspect for continuity between the glass antenna termin ...
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your
vehicle.
Subtract ...
Trunk Lid Opener Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate (LH)..
2. Remove the front side trim (LH)..
3. Remove the fuel-filler lid opener bezel..
4. Partially peel back the floor covering.
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Disconnect the cable and trunk lid opener lever.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
