Mazda CX-30 2020 Owner's Manual page 506

Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
Make sure that the fuel-filler flap is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel-filler flap may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler flap.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here
are some examples of how scratching
could occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
The vehicle is washed without first

rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough,

dry, or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash

that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing

abrasives are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for

scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on

vehicles with darker paint finishes.
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To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign

matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold

water and a soft cloth when washing
the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying

the vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash

that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax

that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodised aluminium parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may
discolour or deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the wings, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors and rocker panels
are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing