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qCavity Protection

Cavities are treated for protection at the

factory, but additional protective treatment

after the vehicle has been put into use will

extend the life of the body.

We recommend that you consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer concerning this

additional precaution.

qBright-Metal Maintenance

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Use tar remover to remove road tar and

insects. Never do this with a knife or

similar tool.

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To prevent corrosion on bright-metal

surfaces, apply wax or chrome

preservative and rub it to a high luster.

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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

Don't 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.

qUnderbody Maintenance

Road chemicals an d 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 underbody parts

as fuel lines, frame, floor pa n, and exhaust

system, even though these parts may be

coated with anti-corrosive mat erial.

Thoroughly flush the underbody and

wheel housings with lukewarm or cold

water at the end of each winter. Try also

to do this every month.

Pay speci al attention to these areas

because they easily hide mud and dirt. It

will do more harm than good to wet

down the road grime without removing

it.

The low er edges of doors, rocker panels,

and frame members have drain holes that

should not be clogged. Water trapped

there will cause rusting.

WARNING

Dry wet brakes by drivin g very slowly

and applying the brakes lightly until

brake performance is normal:

Driving with wet brakes is

dangerous. Increased stopping

distance or the vehicle pulling to one

side when braking could result in a

serious accident. Light braking will

indicate whether the brakes have

been affected.

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