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:
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts and fastener then remove the front splash shield.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Splash Shield
1. Remove the fastener, screws and capnut .
2. Pull the rear splash shield in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
the ...
My Settings
In the Subaru Solterra, the My Settings function enables personalized
driver recognition using various authentication devices, automatically restoring
individual driving preferences and vehicle configurations upon entry.
By linking a specific device—such as an electronic key—to a registered ...
Antenna Feeder No.4 Removal/Installation
Removal
NOTE:
The antenna feeder No.4 is integrated with the dashboard wiring harness.
1. Refer to DASHBOARD DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.
Installation
CAUTION:
If the antenna feeder No.4 is installed with tension on the cable and wiring
harness it could result in loosening of t ...
