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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
To minimize scratches on the vehicle’s
paint finish:
Exterior Care
•
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
•
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
wMaintaining the Finish
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
• Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
•
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
• Don’t use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
•
•
Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may
•
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
•
•
The vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
discolor or deteriorate the paint.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
To prevent damaging the antenna,
retract it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
•
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
•
Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
•
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
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Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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