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:
Rear Door Quarter Glass Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the hole plug.
6. Remove the screw.
7. Remove the bolt A and B.
8. Remove the rear door glass guide.
9. Remove the pin ...
Child Restraint Seat Anchor Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the trunk end trim..
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Car Navigation System
Outline
The car-navigation system displays point-of-origin and road guidance maps
via the audio unit display and provides guidance and information to the desired
point of destination.
NOTE:
For the car-navigation system operation, refer to the owner's manual.
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