Appearance Care- Page 488

When the ignition is switched ON

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, do not touch the

windshield or the windshield wipers

Otherwise, the windshield wipers

will operate automatically which

could catch your 

fi

ngers or damage

the windshield wipers.

When removing ice or snow, or

cleaning the windshield, always

make sure the wiper lever is in the

OFF position.

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Do not spray water in the engine

compartment. Otherwise, it could

result in engine-starting problems or

damage to electrical parts.

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When washing and waxing the

vehicle, be careful not to apply

excessive force to any single area of

the vehicle roof or the antenna.

Otherwise, you could dent the

vehicle or damage the antenna.

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Make sure that the fuel-

fi

ller lid is

closed and lock the doors.

Otherwise, the fuel-

fi

ller lid may be

forcefully opened by water pressure

causing damage to the vehicle or

fuel-

fi

ller lid.

To help protect the 

fi

nish from rust and

deterioration, wash your Mazda

thoroughly and frequently, at least

once a month, with lukewarm or cold

water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the

paint surface could be scratched. Here

are some examples of how scratching

could occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface

when:



The vehicle is washed without 

fi

rst

rinsing o

ff

 dirt and other foreign

matter.



The vehicle is washed with a rough,

dry, or dirty cloth.



The vehicle is washed at a car wash

that uses brushes that are dirty or too

sti

ff

.



Cleansers or wax containing

abrasives are used.

NOTE



Mazda is not responsible for

scratches caused by automatic car

washes or improper washing.



Scratches are more noticeable on

vehicles with darker paint 

fi

nishes.

To minimize scratches on the vehicle's

paint 

fi

nish:



Rinse o

ff

 any dirt or other foreign

matter using lukewarm or cold water

before washing.



Use plenty of lukewarm or cold

water and a soft cloth when washing

the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.



Rub gently when washing or drying

the vehicle.



Take your vehicle only to a car wash

that keeps its brushes well

maintained.



Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax

that contain abrasives.

CAUTION



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

damage the protective coating; also,

cleaners and detergents may discolor

or deteriorate the paint.

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