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:
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
If there is a ...
Antenna Feeder No.3 Inspection
4SD (With Audio System (With Display))
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove t ...
Rear Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Rear spoiler.
c. High-mount brake light.
3. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
4. Press the tabs and remove the rear washer nozzle.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Ad ...
