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:
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C),
connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator
operates as shown in the table.
If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
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Rear Buckle Removal/Installation
Rear Buckle (RH) and Rear Buckle (Center)
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the rear buckle (RH) and rear buckle (center).
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Buckle (LH)
1. When removing or installing the rear buckle (LH), refer to the rear ...
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk lid trim..
2. Remove the nuts.
3. While cutting the double-sided adhesive tape using a flathead screwdriver
or a razor, separate the rear spoiler from the trunk lid.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when usin ...
