Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
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 rep ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light.
There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off
or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The warning contents can be verified on the center display.
1. If the ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear door garnish installation
Note
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new
rear door garnish.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
1. When installing a new rear door garnish, follow the procedure below:
(1) Remove the adhesi ...