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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance

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 ...

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Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid, and opens the trunk lid. The system can start the engine without having to take the key out of your purse or pocket. It can also help you signal for attention. Operating the theft-deterre ...

Removing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the jack lever. NOTE Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve ...

General Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf} Suspension Links Removal/Installation 1. For the joint ...

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