Appearance Care; Aluminum Wheel Maintenance; Convertible Top Maintenance- Page 216

2002 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Owners Manual

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

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

Convertible Top Maintenance

The convertible top is made of a special 
high-grade material, but if it’s not taken 
good care of, hardening, staining, and loss 
of luster will result. Maintain it under 
these guidelines.

Washing

Don’t wait until the top gets really dirty 
before cleaning it. Dirt that’s there too 
long will cause deterioration.

1. Gently clean the top with a synthetic 

neutral detergent, lots of water, and a 
soft brush.

2. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to 

remove all the soap.

3. Wipe it as dry as you can before the 

water dries on it.

4. Then allow it to dry completely before 

lowering it.

NOTE

Don’t use a wire brush or any 
abrasive cleaner, polishing 
compound, or solvent on aluminum 
wheels. They may damage the 
coating.

Only use a mild soap or neutral 
detergent and always use a sponge 
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or 
cold water. Also, be sure to clean 
the wheels after driving on dusty or 
salted roads. This helps prevent 
corrosion.

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

If your aluminum wheels lose 
luster, wax the wheels.

Automatic and high-pressure car 
washes are harmful to a convertible 
top. Avoid them.

Don’t spray water directly on the 
area where the window glass and 
the top meet. This would probably 
cause water to enter the cabin.

CAUTION

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  • 1. Gently clean the top with a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water, and a soft brush.
  • 2. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove all the soap.
  • 3. Wipe it as dry as you can before the water dries on it.
  • 4. Then allow it to dry completely before lowering it.
  • Don’t use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels.
  • Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
  • Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high- speed or hard brushes.
  • If your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax the wheels.
  • Automatic and high-pressure car washes are harmful to a convertible top.
  • Don’t spray water directly on the area where the window glass and the top meet.

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