Mazda CX-3: Exterior Care / Repairing Damage to the Finish

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs.

CAUTION

If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and new. This will prevent them from rusting.

Maintaining the Finish

Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth...

Bright-Metal Maintenance

Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool. To prevent corrosion on bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: *1 Always observe local speed limit regulations. Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork...