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 Line Pressure Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this,
complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks ...
Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially
designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used,
otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint
systems
must also be used in conjunc ...
Front passenger occupant classification system
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with an advanced front passenger
occupant classification system that continuously monitors the status of the front
passenger seat. Based on detected conditions, this intelligent system automatically
activates or deactivates specific SRS airbags to optimize safet ...
