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:
No.28 Fuel Filling Shut Off Concerns [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
28
FUEL FILLING SHUT OFF CONCERNS
DESCRIPTION
Fuel does not shut off properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PCM DTC is stored
Nonreturn valve malfunction
Fuel nozzle ...
Windshield Washer Hose Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Front mudguard (RH).
2. Disconnect joint pipes, then remove windshield washer hose B, C and D.
3. Remove the windshield washer hose B.
4. Disconnect windshield washer hose C fr ...
Key
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not fi nd or play with
them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children ...
