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...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2022) Owner's Manual: Transmitter

NOTE The headlights turn on/off by operating the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home Light. (With theft-deterrent system)The hazard warning lights flash when the theft-deterrent system is armed or turned off. Refer to Theft-Deterrent System...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2022) Owner's Manual: Storage Compartments

WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. When loading cargo, make sure that it is completely secured: If the cargo is not completely secured, it may move or collapse while driving or during sudden braking, resulting in injury or an accident...