Mazda CX-3: Exterior Care / Repairing Damage to the Finish

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2022) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / 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. This will prevent them from rusting.

Maintaining the Finish

Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth...

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...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2022) Owner's Manual: Displaying the Radio ID and SiriusXM operation

Displaying the Radio ID When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT channel buttons to select channel 0. SiriusXM operation Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2022) 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)...