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:
Battery Recharging [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Using GR8-1291:
(See GR8-1291 INSTANT TRAINING MODULE (VIDEO) .)
WARNING:
Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the
battery fluid may catch fire and cause serious injury.
1. Remove the battery filler caps and check the water level. If necessary, add ...
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.5, Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the installation
has been completed..
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Brake pipe
(See Clip and Brake Pipe Installation Note.)
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