Appearance
Car
e
7-5
Exterior Care
Follow
all
label and container
directions
when
using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
J
Maintaining
the Finish
t Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda thor-
oughly and frequently (at least once a
month) with lukewarm or cold water.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign materials
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges
of the doors and
rocker panels are
kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing
with plain water is ineffective, use a
mild soap made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly
rinse of
f all soap with luke
-
warm
or cold water
. Don’
t
allow soap to
dry on the finish.
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with
the
same
mild soap you used to wash the
vehicle’s body.
Take
similar
precautions if your vehicle
is
exposed to chemical industrial
fallout.
Remove any exterior accessories, such
as
antennas, before entering a car wash. If
you
have wax applied to the vehicle at a
commercial
car wash, it is recommended
that
you clean the wiper blades and wind
-
shield (refer to page 8-37).
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is danger-
ous.
Increased
stopping distance or
the
vehicle pulling to one side
when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indi-
cate whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very
slowly and
applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
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