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Plastic Part Maintenance

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Interior Care

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When cleaning the plastic lenses of the

lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,

rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly

acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline

detergents. Otherwise, these chemical

agents can discolor or damage the

surfaces resulting in a significant loss in

functionality. If plastic parts become

inadvertently exposed to any of these

chemical agents, flush with water

immediately.

If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to

chemical agents or fluids such as

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery

fluid, it could cause discoloration,

staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any

such chemical agents or fluids using a

soft cloth immediately.

High water temperature and high water

pressure car washers are available

depending on the type of high pressure

car washer device. If the car washer

nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or

aimed at one area for an extended period

of time, it could deform plastic parts or

damage the paint.

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle cabin:

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 ꢀre.

NOTE

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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.

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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.

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Beverage or fragrance

Grease or oil

Soiling

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Do not use wax containing compounds

(polish). Otherwise, it could result in

paint damage.

In addition, do not use an electrical or

air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the

frictional heat generated could result in

deformation of plastic parts or paint

damage.

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Seat Belt Maintenance

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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.

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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.

Upholstery and Synthetic Leather

Maintenance

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Fabric

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.

WARNING

If a seat belt appears frayed or has

abrasions, have it replaced by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer:

If a seat belt is used under such a condition,

it cannot function at its full capacity which

could result in serious injury or death.

Synthetic leather

1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum

cleaner.

2. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild detergent (approx.

5%) diluted with water.

3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

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.

Leather Upholstery Maintenance^*

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1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum

cleaner.

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.

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.

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.

Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance

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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.

*Some models.

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NOTE

Plastic Part Maintenance

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Because genuine leather is a natural

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.

CAUTION

Do not use polishing agents.

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Depending on the product ingredients,

they could cause discoloration, stains,

cracks or peeling of the coating.

Instrument Panel Top Maintenance

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1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild detergent (approx.

5%) diluted with water.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

premature wear, mold, or stains.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using

a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

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Sand or dirt

Grease or oil, such as hand cream

Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or hair

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dressing items

Panel Maintenance

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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.

If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with

a soft cloth soaked in clean water and

thoroughly wrung out.

If some areas require further cleaning, use

the following procedure:

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.

NOTE

Be particularly careful when cleaning

shiny surface panels and metallic parts

such as plating as they can be scratched

easily.

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Cleaning the Window Interiors

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If the windows become covered with an

oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with

glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the

container.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the

window glass. It could damage the

thermal ꢀlaments.

When washing the inside of the window

glass, use a soft cloth dampened in

lukewarm water, gently wiping the

thermal ꢀlaments.

Use of glass cleaning products could

damage the thermal ꢀlaments.

Cleaning the Floor Mats

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Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with

mild soap and water only.

WARNING

Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire

cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber

ꢀoor mats:

Cleaning the rubber ꢁoor mats with rubber

cleaning products makes the ꢁoor mats

slippery.

This may cause an accident when

depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch

(Manual transmission) pedal or when

getting in or out of the vehicle.

After removing the floor mats for

cleaning, always reinstall them securely

(page 3-52).

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