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:
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...
Clutch Pedal Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
Quarter Window Glass Installation
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using
a razor.
CAUTION:
If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting
change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper
insta ...
