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:
Antenna Feeder No.1 Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Center panel.
b. Audio unit.
c. A-pillar trim (RH).
3. Disconnect antenna feeder No.2.
4. Verify that the continuity between antenna feeder No.1 terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not a ...
Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation [Fw6 A EL]
TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM
Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION
Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Signal malfunction
APP ...
Blower Motor Removal [Manual Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
The blower motor is located on the A/C unit as shown in the figure.
Perform the work from the front passenger side in the posture shown in the
figure.
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the following ...
