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:
Light Switch Inspection
Vehicles Without Auto Light System
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the light ...
Digital inner mirror
In the Subaru Solterra, the Digital inner mirror is an advanced visibility
system that utilizes a rear-mounted camera to project a real-time video image onto
the mirror display, significantly enhancing rearward visibility in various driving
conditions.
The Subaru Solterra Digital inner mirr ...
PCM Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following items:.
Battery
PCM cover No.1
4. Disconnect the PCM connector..
5. Remove the battery tray and PCM component..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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