Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Interior Care
| WARNING Do not spray water in the cabin: Splashing water on electrical parts such as the audio unit and switches is dangerous as it could cause a malfunction or a fi re. |
- Dashboard Precautions
- Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
- Maintenance of the Active Driving Display
- Cleaning the Window Interiors
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these ...
Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They will damage and discolor
the dashboard. If these solutions get on the
dashboard, wipe them off immed ...
Other materials:
Outer Mirror Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass from the outer mirror..
3. Pinch the end of the tab which is visible, and release the tab by pressing
it toward the vehicle front (3 locations).
4. Grasp the upper side of the outer mirror garnish and remove it b ...
Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.
Daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the ignition is
switched ON.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (aut ...
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
...
