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

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) 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 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Accessory Socket

Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A)...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Cruise main indication (white), Cruise Set Indication (White)/Indicator Light (Green)

Cruise main indication (white) The cruise main indication (white) is displayed in the instrument cluster when the cruise control system is activated. Cruise set indication (white)/indicator light (green) The cruise set indication (white) is displayed in the instrument cluster and the cruise set indicator light (green) turns on when a cruising speed has been set...