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:
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
For the Subaru Solterra, interior cleaning should always be performed
according to the specific material of each component in order to preserve durability,
appearance, and long-term comfort.
Protecting the vehicle interior
In the Subaru Solterra, begin cleaning by removing dust and debris u ...
Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition (Type B)
Main audio operation
The below commands are examples of the available commands.
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken out, the
audio can be
operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and number
are put
into the {}.
NOTE
Some c ...
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Pull the point A of the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
3. Remove the strap hanger.
4. Remove the fastener.
5. Pull the liftgate side trim in the direction of arrow then remove clip A.
6. Detach tab B and C while pulling the liftgate sid ...
