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.

 

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.

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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance (Some Models)

A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating.

 

Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before using any detergent, verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels.

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  • Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.

  • Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.

    Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion.

  • Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high-speed or hard brushes.

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Interior Care

Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance

Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl upholstery using a brush or vacuum.

Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery using a leather and vinyl upholstery cleaner.

Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad) Maintenance

Extremely soft material is used for the soft pad surface. If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could result in the surface being damaged and leaving white scratch marks.

  1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with water.

  2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung out well.

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