Appearance
Car€
NOTE
The
paint
chipping zone varies
with the speed of the vehicle.
For
example,
when
traveling at
90
km/h
(56
mph),
fte
paintchipping
zone is 50 m
(164ft).
In low
temperatures a vehicle's
finish hardens. This increases
the
chance of
paid
chipping.
Chipped
paint
can lead io rust
fbrming on
your
Mazda. Before
ihis happens, repair
lhe damage by
using Mazda touch-up
paint
according 10 the instructioN
in this
s€ction. Failure to repair
the
alTected area could lead to serious
rusting and expensive repairs.
Exterior
Care
Follow all label
and container dircctiofls
when using
a chemical cleaner or
polish.
Read
aU
wamings
and cautions.
I Mainhining the Finish
V
Washing
To help
proGct
the finish from rust and
dete omtion,
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 scmtched. Here are
some examples ofhow scmtching could
Scratches occur on lhe
paint
surface
.
The vehicle is washed withoul first
insing ofi din and other foreign
.
The vehicle is washed wirh a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
.
The vebicle is washed at a car wash
ihat uses brush€s ihat are diny or too
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