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:
Gps Antenna Feeder Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
NOTE:
GPS antenna feeder is removed with the multi information display.
1. Refer to MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
With Audio Unit (With Display)
NOTE:
GPS antenna feeder is removed with the antenna feeder No.4.
1. Re ...
Audio Unit Removal/Installation
Without Display
CAUTION:
When installing the audio unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna
feeder are not caught between the unit and dashboard. If the wiring harness
or the antenna feeder is caught between the unit and dashboard, it may cause
malfunctions.
Pres ...
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on a
plate attached to the cowl panel located on
the left corner of the dashboard. This plate
can easily be seen through the windshield
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. ...
