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:
Pre Delivery Inspection
Pre-Delivery Inspection Table
Exterior
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:
□ Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
□ Wheel lug nuts
□ All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
□ Tire pressures
□ Headlight c ...
Power Window Subswitch Inspection
Passenger's Side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Remove the power window subswitch..
5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table using a tester.
If not as indicated in the table, repl ...
Front Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Standard Type
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Screw A
2
Guard cover
3
Screw B
4
Fastener C
5
Intake air guide
...
