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: Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses
the accelerator pedal while on a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling.
The braking force is maintained automatic ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Curtain air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the nega ...