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:
Fuel Filter (High Pressure) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel
can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel
Line Safety Procedure”, while referring ...
Rear Door Quarter Glass Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the hole plug.
6. Remove the screw.
7. Remove the bolt A and B.
8. Remove the rear door glass guide.
9. Remove the pin ...
Check Valve (One Way) Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected between the check valve and the purge
solenoid valve from the purge solenoid valve..
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected between the check valve (one-way) and
the intake manifold from the intake manifold..
3. Blow through the check valve (one-way) ...
