Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Cleaning the Window Interiors

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If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass. It could damage the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.
When washing the inside of the window glass, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could damage the thermal fi laments and the antenna lines.

Cleaning the Floor Mats

Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only.

WARNING Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber fl oor mats: Cleaning the rubber fl oor mats with rubber cleaning products makes the fl oor mats slippery.

This may cause an accident when depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or when getting in or out of the vehicle.

After removing the floor mats for cleaning, always reinstall them securely .

Maintenance of the Active Driving Display

The combiner and mirror surface have a special coating. When cleaning, do not use a hard or rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent. In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on the active drivin ...

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. ...

Other materials:

Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX 1. Remove the upper panel.. 2. Remove the selector lever knob.. 3. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clips A, hook B and guides C. 4. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow (1), (2), (3) while remove ...

Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt NOTE: Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...

Key Reminder Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) 2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 3. Disconnect the ...