Mazda Not a Manual manual QAluminum Wheel Maintenance, QConvertible Top Maintenanceí

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

qAluminum Wheel Maintenance

A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating.

CAUTION

Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before using any detergent, verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels.

NOTE

lDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the

coating.

lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.

Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted

roads to help prevent corrosion.

lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high-speed or hard

brushes.

lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax the wheels.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Check special requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-35.

qConvertible Top Maintenanceí

The convertible top is made of a special high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining, and loss of luster will result. Maintain it under these guidelines.

Washing

Do not wait until the convertible top gets really dirty before cleaning it. Dirt that's there too long will cause deterioration.

1.Before washing, remove dust and coarse particulate with a soft brush.

2.Gently clean the convertible top with a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water, and a soft brush.

3.Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove all the soap.

4.Wipe it as dry as you can before the water dries on it.

5.Then allow it to dry completely before lowering it.

íSome models. 8-57