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WARNING

If a seat belt appears frayed or has

abrasions, have it replaced by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle

cabin.

If a seat belts is used under such a

condition, it cannot function at its

full capacity which could result in

serious injury or death.

Spraying water into the vehicle cabin

is dangerous as electrical devices

such as the audio and switches could

get wet resulting in a malfunction or

vehicle fire.

Use a mild detergent to remove soiling

from a seat belt.

If organic solvents are used for

cleaning the seat belts or they

become stained or bleached, there is

the possibility of them becoming

weakened and as a result, they may

not function at their full capacity

which could cause serious injury or

death.

NOTE

Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,

chlorine bleach, or organic solvents such as

thinner, benzene , and gasoline. Otherwise,

it may cause discoloration or stains.

Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth

may cause damage.

If the vehicle interior becomes soiled by

any of the following, wipe it off

immediately using a soft cloth.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling of

the coating, and it will make it hard to

wipe off later.

NOTE

Clean seat belts diligently if they get dirty.

Leaving them uncleaned will make it difficult

to clean them later, and it may affect the

smooth retracting of the seat belt.

qVinyl Upholstery Maintenance

Beverage or fragrance

Grease or oil

Soiling

Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl

upholstery using a brush or vacuum.

Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery

using a leather and vinyl upholstery

cleaner.

qSeat Belt Maintenance

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a

mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted

with water.

qUpholstery Maintenance

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a

mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted

with water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

3. Before retracting seat belts which have

been pulled out for cleaning, dry them

off thoroughly and make sure there is

no remaining moisture on them.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

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Leather Upholstery Maintenance^í

NOTE

Because genuine leather is a natural

1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum

cleaner.

material, its surface is not uniform and it

may have natural scars, scratches, and

wrinkles.

To maintain the quality for as long as

possible, periodical maintenance, about

twice a year, is recommended.

If the leather upholstery comes into contact

with any of the following, clean it

immediately.

2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft

cloth and a suitable, special cleaner or

a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent

(about 5%) diluted with water.

3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

premature wear, mold, or stains.

4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth

and allow the leather to further dry in a

well-ventilated, shaded area. If the

leather gets wet such as from rain,

remove the moisture and dry it as soon

as possible.

Sand or dirt

Grease or oil, such as hand cream

Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair

dressing items

If the leather upholstery gets wet, promptly

remove moisture with a dry cloth.

Remaining moisture on the surface may

cause deterioration such as hardening and

shrinkage.

Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods

may cause deterioration and shrinkage.

When parking the car under direct sunlight

for long periods, shade the interior using

sunshades.

Do not leave vinyl products on the leather

upholstery for long periods. They may

affect the leather quality and coloring. If

the cabin temperature becomes hot, the

vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the

genuine leather.

qPlastic Part Maintenance

CAUTION

Do not use polishing agents.

Depending on the product

ingredients, they could cause

discoloration, stains, cracks or

peeling of the coating.

^íSome models.

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qInstrument Panel Top (Soft pad)

qCleaning the Window Interiors

Maintenance

If the windows become covered with an

oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them

with glass cleaner. Follow the directions

on the container.

Extremely soft material is used for the soft

pad surface. If the soft pad surface is

rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could

result in the surface being damaged and

leaving white scratch marks.

CAUTION

Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside

of the window glass. It could

damage the thermal filaments

and the antenna lines.

Ø When washing the inside of the

window glass, use a soft cloth

dampened in lukewarm water,

gently wiping the thermal

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild detergent (approx.

5%) diluted with water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

qPanel Maintenance

filaments and the antenna lines.

Use of glass cleaning products

could damage the thermal

If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with

a soft cloth soaked in clean water and

thoroughly wrung out.

filaments and the antenna lines.

If some areas require further cleaning, use

the following procedure:

qCleaning the Floor Mats

Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with

mild soap and water only.

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5

%) diluted with water.

WARNING

Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire

cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning

rubber floor mats:

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

Cleaning the rubber floor mats with

rubber cleaning products makes the

floor mats slippery.

This may cause an accident when

depressing the accelerator, brake, or

clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or

when getting in or out of the vehicle.

NOTE

Be particularly careful when cleaning shiny

surface panels and metallic parts such as

plating as they can be scratched easily.

After removing the floor mats for

cleaning, always reinstall them

securely.Refer to Floor Mat on page 3-43.

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