Mazda CX-7 Maintenance And Care page 62

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
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cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
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the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
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car wash that uses high-speed or hard
brushes.
If your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
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the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-33.
qPlastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
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lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
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become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
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High water temperature and high water
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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.
Do not use wax containing compounds
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(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
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air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.