Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
Exterior Care
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
wMaintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
•
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
•
•
The vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
•
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
•
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
•
•
If the windshield is given a shock.
•
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
If the rain sensor is given a shock
from inside the vehicle.
NOTE
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing your Mazda, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
•
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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| Categories | Mazda 3 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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