Mazda 3 Quiz
Maintenance and Care

Dashboard Precautions

In this manual: Maintenance and Care
Pictorial Index — 8Essential Safety Equipment — 38Before Driving — 56When Driving — 89Interior Features — 104Maintenance and Care — 53If Trouble Arises — 31Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 33Specifications — 4
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Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They will damage and discolor the dashboard. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately.

CAUTION Do not use glazing agents.

Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloration, wrinkling, cracks and peeling.

Instrument panel top (soft pad)

  • Extremely soft material is used for the soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is recommended that you use a clean towel dampened in a mild detergent to remove soiling.
  • If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly, it could result in the surface being damaged leaving white scratch marks.

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