Black plate (306,1)
Exterior Care
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
qMaintaining the Finish
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is was hed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
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The vehicle is was hed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
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The vehicle is was hed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
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The vehicle is was hed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
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Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
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Mazda is not respon sible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
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Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
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Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
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Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
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Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
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Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
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Don't use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
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Don't use steel wool, abrasi ve
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may damage
the prote ctive coating; also, cleaners
and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
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To prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to remo ving salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the unders ide of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Mazda MPV_8U62-EC-05G_Edition1 Page306
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Form No.8U62-EC-05G
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