Mazda CX-3: 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems
performed...
Remove dust and sand using a vacuum
cleaner.
Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or
a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(about 5%) diluted with water.
. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well...
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WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
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