Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
| CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. |
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the winds ...
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 ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Heater Core Inspection
1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten
the fins.
3. Visually inspect ...
Tire House Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener.
5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while
remove the clip A, pin B and C.
6. Pull the tire house trim in the ...
