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

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) 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 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Operating Tips for USB device

This unit plays audio files as follows: CAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on files other than audio files. In addition, do not change the audio file extension. Otherwise, the unit will not recognize the file correctly resulting in noise or a malfunction...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Power Windows

The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing a power window is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death...