User Manual - Page 538

For 2017 MAZDA CX-5.

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
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When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
recti ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a signi cant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, ush with water
immediately.
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If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or uids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
uid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or uids using a
soft cloth immediately.
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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.
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Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
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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.
Interior Care
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
 r e .
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.
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Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
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
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Grease or oil
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Soiling
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