Appearance Care
Repairing Damage to the Finish
Bright-Metal Maintenance
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Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
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To prevent corrosion on bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
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During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
Plastic Part Maintenance
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When cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functionality. If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of these chemical agents, flush with water immediately.
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If plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as coolant, or lead-acid battery fluid, it could cause discoloration, staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any such chemical agents or fluids using a soft cloth immediately.
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High water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of high pressure car washer device. If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or aimed at one area for an extended period of time, it could deform plastic parts or damage the paint.
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Do not use wax containing compounds (polish). Otherwise, it could result in paint damage.
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In addition, do not use an electrical or air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the frictional heat generated could result in deformation of plastic parts or paint damage.
Interior Care
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.
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Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with water.
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Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung out well.
Glass and Mirror Maintenance
Use Mazda genuine glass cleaner to remove oil film from the glass or mirror.
When cleaning the interior side of the window glass, gently wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly wrung out.
If there is oil film on the windshield, headlight beams from on-coming vehicles may reflect irregularly especially on a rainy night, and your front vision might be obstructed.
If an antenna or filament is printed on the window glass, gently wipe along the antenna or filament to clean that area.
If some areas require further cleaning, a glass cleaning agent can be used. However, be careful of the following points.
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Follow the instructions on the glass cleaner container.
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Do not use a glass cleaning agent on a window antenna and filaments, and on a rearview mirror equipped with the automatic glare prevention function.
Using a glass cleaning agent may damage the window antenna or filaments, and the automatic glare prevention function may not operate normally.
