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:
Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Evaporative hose
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR
2.0, MZR 2.5].)
3
Charc ...
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turn on for:
About 30 seconds after the driver's door
is unlocked and the ignition is switched
off.
About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
About 5 se ...
Relay Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5, Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Relay Type
Connector type
Part name
Type A
Front fog light relay
Headlight relay (HI)
Headlight relay (LO)
Horn relay
TNS relay
A/C relay
AT ma ...
