Mazda CX-3: Exterior Care / Bright-Metal Maintenance

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / 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 bright-metal 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.

Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and new...

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 underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Replacing a Wheel

WARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident. CAUTION A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System* NOTE When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset)...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Available Language

The available languages are English, Spanish, and Canadian French. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language. NOTE If the language setting is changed, device registration is maintained...