WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES; INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS; 2011 Tribute- Page 261

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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If tar or grease spots are present, use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil
Remover (0000–77–410E-01), available at your authorized Mazda
dealer.

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES

The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the
vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellant
coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants
may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:

The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
(0000–77–400E-01 and 0000–77–400E-02), available from your
authorized Mazda dealer.

The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or a
windshield washer concentrate. This washer fluid concentrate contains
a special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot
wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car
wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear
worn or do not function properly.

Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.

Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.

INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS

Clean the interior trim areas and instrument panel with a damp cloth,
then with a clean, dry cloth, or use Mazda Deluxe Leather and Vinyl
Cleaner (0000-77-430E-15).

Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.

Do not use household or glass cleaners, as these may damage the
finish.

Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior
surfaces. If a spill occurs,

wipe off immediately.

Damage may not be

covered by your warranty.

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  • If tar or grease spots are present, use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover (0000–77–410E-01), available at your authorized Mazda dealer.
  • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (0000–77–400E-01 and 0000–77–400E-02), available from your authorized Mazda dealer.
  • The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or a windshield washer concentrate.
  • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
  • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
  • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel.
  • Do not use household or glass cleaners, as these may damage the finish.
  • Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces.