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:
Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below
Temporary tires
Nominal width of tire in millimeters
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Diagonal
Rim diameter code
Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an
explanation
of ...
Checking and replacing fuses
If any electrical system in your Subaru Solterra stops functioning,
it may be caused by a blown fuse. In such cases, inspect the fuse and replace it
if necessary to restore proper operation.
Checking and replacing fuses
1. Switch the power OFF in your Subaru Solterra completely before starting ...
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted ...
