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:
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
Caliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
(See Piston Assembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal ...
Heating
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
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