Mazda mx-5 2017 Owner's Manual page 428

Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Convertible Top (Retractable
Fastback) Maintenance
Washing
To help protect the retractable fastback's
finish, use a soft cloth or sponge to wash
it.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if they are not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use an automatic car wash.
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Do not spray water directly on the
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area where the window glass and the
retractable fastback meet. This would
probably cause water to enter the cabin.
Do not use strong soap, chemical
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detergents, or hot water, and do not
wash the retractable fastback in direct
sunlight or when the surface is warm.
Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold
water. Do not allow soap to dry on the
finish.
Waxing
Wax the retractable fastback when water
no longer beads on the paint. Always wash
and dry it before waxing.
CAUTION
Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry cloth
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will scratch the finish.
Do not use abrasive wax. This may
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damage the protective coating and
discolor or deteriorate the paint.
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NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take off
the wax. Rewax these areas.
Drainage outlet cleaning procedure
There are drainage outlets on the left and
right of the lower side of the rear window.
Rear roof
Rear window
NOTE
If leaves or other foreign matter block
the drainage outlets, water may enter the
cabin. Clean the drainage outlets at least
once a year.
Drainage
outlet