Mazda 2 Quiz
Operation and maintenance

Maintaining aluminum wheel rims

In this manual: Operation and maintenance
Driving — 65Operation and maintenance — 45IN AN EMERGENCY — 45Interior comfort — 40Technical data — 4Customer Information — 9Getting to know your Mazda — 32Standard Safety Equipment — 24Your Vehicle - At a Glance — 12Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Engine Exhaust Emissions (Carbon Monoxide) — 1Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs — 1Replacing interior bulbs — 1
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Aluminum wheel rims are covered with a protective coating. To properly protect this coating, special care must be taken.

CAUTION

Do not use detergents other than mild ones. Check the ingredients before using a detergent. Otherwise, the detergent may discolor the aluminum wheel rims.

CAUTION

  • Do not use wire brushes or any abrasive cleaners, polishing pastes or solvents to clean aluminum wheel rims. They may damage the coating.

  • Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheel rims.

    Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also clean the wheel rims after driving on dusty or salted roads. This will prevent corrosion from forming.

  • Avoid washing your vehicle in automatic car washes that use high-speed or hard brushes.

  • (Vehicles with 16-inch wheels) If the aluminum wheel rims lose their shine, use a wax that does not contain polishing powder.

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