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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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.

  • 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.

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Interior Care

Interior Care

Upholstery and Synthetic Leather Maintenance

Fabric

  1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing it 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.

Synthetic leather

  1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.

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

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

Leather Upholstery Maintenance (Some Models)

  1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.

  2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (about 5%) diluted with water.

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

  4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to further dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the leather gets wet such as from rain, remove the moisture and dry it as soon as possible.

 

  • Because genuine leather is a natural material, its surface is not uniform and it may have natural scars, scratches, and wrinkles.

  • To maintain the quality for as long as possible, periodical maintenance, about twice a year, is recommended.

  • If the leather upholstery comes into contact with any of the following, clean it immediately.

    Leaving it uncleaned could cause premature wear, mold, or stains.

    • Sand or dirt

    • Grease or oil, such as hand cream

    • Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair dressing items

  • If the leather upholstery gets wet, promptly remove moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining moisture on the surface may cause deterioration such as hardening and shrinkage.

  • Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods may cause deterioration and shrinkage. When parking the car under direct sunlight for long periods, shade the interior using sunshades.

  • Do not leave vinyl products on the leather upholstery for long periods. They may affect the leather quality and coloring. If the cabin temperature becomes hot, the vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the genuine leather.

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Plastic Part Maintenance

 

Do not use polishing agents.

Depending on the product ingredients, they could cause discoloration, stains, cracks or peeling of the coating.

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Active Driving Display Maintenance

The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When cleaning, do not use a hard or rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent. In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on the active driving display, wipe it off immediately. The dust-proof sheet could be damaged and the surface coating could be scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as those used for cleaning eyeglasses.

 

Use of compressed air when cleaning the dust-proof sheet is recommended.

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Panel and Cork Area Maintenance

If a panel or cork area becomes soiled, gently wipe it off with a soft cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly wrung out.

If some areas require further cleaning, use the following procedure:

  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.

 

  • Be particularly careful when cleaning shiny surface panels and metallic parts such as plating as they can be scratched easily.

  • (Cork area)

    Do not apply items with adhesive properties to the cork area. Otherwise, the cork could be damaged.

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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.

  • Follow the instructions on the glass cleaner container.

  • 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.

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