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:
Antenna Feeder No.2 Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. A-pillar trim (RH).
b. Rear seat cushion (4SD).
c. Rear scuff plate (RH).
d. Tire house trim (RH).
e. Trunk side upper trim (5HB, RH).
f. Trunk side trim (5HB, RH).
g. C–pillar trim (RH).
3. Disconnect t ...
Audio Unit Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
When disassembling the audio unit, it could get scratched if it is placed
directly on the ground. When disassembling the audio unit, spread a soft cloth
underneath to perform the work.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G
2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to
the electric variable valve timing motor/driver may cause a malfunction. When
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