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:
Vacuum Pump Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
2. Install the vacuum gauge as shown in the figure, then check the vacuum.
3. Warn up the engine.
If the pressure is less than the specification, inspect for the following.
M ...
Receiving an Incoming Call
When an incoming call is received, the incoming call notification screen is
displayed. The
“Incoming Call Notifications” setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on .
To accept the call, press the pick-up button on the audio control switch or
select on
the screen.
To r ...
Motor compartment
Components
Heater coolant reservoir
Washer fluid tank
Power control unit coolant reservoir
12-volt battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Radiator
Condenser
Electric cooling fan
Checking the heater coolant
In the Subaru Solterra, the heater coolant level should always b ...
