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:
Electric Vehicle system precautions
When operating or servicing the Subaru Solterra, it is essential
to remain aware of the presence of high-voltage components (nominal voltage approximately
355.2 V), including the traction battery, electricity supply unit, distinctive orange
high-voltage cables, and the electric motor. In addit ...
A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
CAUTION:
If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper
operation of the links. Apply only the specified grease to each link.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
X: Applicable— ...
Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry
And Push Button Start System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
before handling the air bag module..
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front sid ...
