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

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) 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...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

Sunlight sensor Do not place objects on the sunlight sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly. Interior temperature sensor Do not cover the interior temperature sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Cooling

Set the mode selector dial to the position. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort...