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:
Rearview Mirror Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the position shown in the figure
and press the center part of the spring in the direction of arrows (1), and then
pull out the rearview mirror in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview m ...
Liftgate Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
c. Rear seat back.
d. Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt.
e. Tire house trim.
f. Trunk end trim.
g. Trunk side upper trim.
h. Trunk side trim.
i ...
Tire rotation
To maintain balanced performance and ensure even wear across all wheels, rotate
the tires of your Subaru Solterra according to the recommended pattern illustrated
below.
Regular tire rotation on the Subaru Solterra helps extend overall tire lifespan,
improve handling stability, and maintain o ...
