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:
Intermediate Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the intermediate sensor.
a. Set the battery component (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) out
of the way.
b. Disconnect the intermediate sensor connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the ...
Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS (IDS) is necessary. If
the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact
an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part w ...
Precaution [ABS]
1. Any one or a combination of the ABS warning and brake system warning lights
illuminates even when the system is normal.
Warning lights that may illuminate and/or flash
Cases in which the light may illuminate
Conditions in which the light will go ou ...
