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:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
[Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
Because the boost air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAP sensor,
replacing the boost air temperature sensor includes replacement of the MAP sensor/boost
air temperature sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove t ...
Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Off Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the AFS OFF switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pressing the tabs in the direction of the arrow ...
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Inspection
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, SKYACTIV-G 2.0
NOTE:
The fuel gauge sender unit is integrated with the fuel pump unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear seat cushion..
3. Remove the fuel pump unit..
4. Verify that the resistance between terminals A and C of the f ...
