.
Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives
Take
your
vehicle
only to a car wash
that
keeps its brushes well maintained.
Don't
use abrasiv€ cleans€rs
orwax
that contain
abrasives.
Pay
special attention to removing
salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign
material
from dre underside of the wings.
and
make surc the drain holes
in the lower
edges
of the doors and rocker
panels
are
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird
droppings,
indusidal fallout, and
similar deposits
can damage the finish if noi removed
immediately. When prompt
washing with
ptajn
warer is inetrective, use
a mild soap
made for use
on
vehicles,
Thoroughly rinse off
all soap with
lukewarm
or cold water. Don't allow
soap to dry on the finish-
After washing
the vehicle, dry il with
a
clean chamois
0o
prevent
water spots
from forming.
To
minimize scraiches on the vehicle's
paintfinish:
.
Rinse off any dirt or other
foreign
malterusing
lukewarm or cold water
.
Use
plenty
of
lukewarm
or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing
th€
Yehicle. Do not
lse a nylon cloth.
.
Rub
gently
when washing
or drying
$e vehicle.
NOTE
.
Mazda is not responsible
for
scratches caused by aulomatic
car
washes or improper
washing.
.
Scratches
are more noticeable
on
vehicles with
darker
painr
finishes.
Ac.rurroN
Don't
use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong
detergents
containing highly
alkaline or causnc
agents on chrome-plaled
or
anodized aluminum
paris.
This
may
damage the
protective
coating; also,
cleaners and detrerg€nts may
discolor or deteriorate the
paint.
To
Fevert
damaging the antenna,
retract
it before entering a car wash
facility or
passing
beneath a low