2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-30 Owners Manual (in English)

No.FUSE RAT-
INGPROTECTED COMPONENT
F16 15 A Illumination
F17 10 A Brake lights
F18 10 A Reverse lights
F19 10 A Rear direction indicator lights
F20 10 A Tail lights
F21 10 A Tail lights
F22 7.5 A Electric steering lock
F23ŠŠ
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Exterior Care
▼Exterior Care
The paintwork on your Mazda
represents the latest technical
developments in composition and
methods of application.

Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint's protective properties,
if proper care is not taken.

Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them.
Etching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout
Occurrence
Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions drift into the air and mix
with rain or dew to form acids. These
acids can settle on a vehicle's
finish. As
the water evaporates, the acid
becomes concentrated and can
damage the
finish.
And the longer the acid remains on the
surface, the greater the chance is for
damage.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you suspect that acid
rain has settled on your vehicle's finish.
Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,
Insects, or Tree Sap
Occurrence
Bird droppings contain acids. If these
are not removed they can eat away the
clear and colour base coat of the
vehicle's paintwork.

When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and
colour base coat of the vehicle's
paintwork if they are not removed.

Tree sap will harden and adhere
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard,
some vehicle paint could come off
with it.
Prevention
It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its
finish according to the instructions in
this section. This should be done as
soon as possible.

Bird droppings can be removed with a
soft sponge and water. If you are
travelling and these are not available, a
moistened tissue may also take care of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed
with a soft sponge and water or a
commercially available chemical
cleaner.

Another method is to cover the
affected area with dampened
newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After
removing the newspaper, rinse off the
loosened debris with water.
Water Marks
Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt
and lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
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evaporates, the minerals will
concentrate and harden to form white
rings. The rings can damage your
vehicle's finish.
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its
finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you find water marks
on your vehicle's finish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle's
tyres hits your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by
flying gravel.
NOTE
xThe paint chipping zone varies with
the speed of the vehicle. For
example, when travelling at 90 km/h
(56 mph), the paint chipping zone is
50 m (164 ft).
xIn low temperatures a vehicle's
finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
xChipped paint can lead to rust
forming on your Mazda. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
Mazda touch-up paint according to
the instructions in this section.
Failure to repair the affected area
could lead to serious rusting and
expensive repairs.

Follow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
▼Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
¾Before lifting the windscreen wiper
blades off the windscreen, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windscreen wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
bonnet could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windscreen
Wiper Blades (page 6-32) section for
the procedure on how to move the
windscreen wiper blades to the
service position.
¾When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
¾If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
¾If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the AUTO position and the
ignition is switched ON as
fingers
could be pinched or the wipers and
wiper blades damaged when the
wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
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¾Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
¾When 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.
¾Make 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:
xThe vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
xThe vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
xThe vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
xCleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.
NOTE
xMazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
xScratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
xRinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
xUse plenty of lukewarm or cold
water and a soft cloth when washing
the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
xRub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
xTake your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
xDo not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
¾Do 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
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with plain water is ineffective, use a
mild soap made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots
from forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
When using an automatic car wash
xRetract the door mirrors.xThe automatic car wash brushes
could reduce the paint lustre or
hasten paint deterioration.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high
water pressure car washers are
available depending on the type of car
wash machine. If the car washer nozzle
is put too close to the vehicle, the
force of the spray could damage or
deform the molding,
affect the
sealability of parts, and allow water to
penetrate the interior. Keep a
sufficient
space (30 cm (12 in) or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle,
and be very careful when spraying
between gaps in doors and around
windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the
finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle
body, wax the metal trim to maintain
its lustre.

1. Use wax which contains no
abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will
remove paint and could damage
bright metal parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colours.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle does not need it.
▼Paint Damage Touch-up
Repair damage to the finish caused by
stone chipping, damage during parking
etc., by using Mazda touch-up paint
before rust begins to form. First,
remove the dirt and grease with a
clean soft cloth.

If rust has already begun to form:

1. Remove rust completely with
sandpaper.
2. Wipe with a clean soft cloth.
3. Apply rust preventive primer to the
area.
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4. After drying it completely, apply a
suitable top coat material to the
area.
Of course there will be no problem if
you assign the work to an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer).
▼Cavity Protection
Cavities are treated for protection at
the factory, but additional protective
treatment after the vehicle has been
put into use will extend the life of the
body.
We recommend that you consult an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer)
concerning this additional precaution.
▼Bright-Metal Maintenance
xUse tar remover to remove road tar
and insects. Never do this with a
knife or similar tool.
xTo prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high
lustre.
xDuring 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 anodised
aluminium parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discolouration or paint
deterioration.
▼Undercoating
This special coating is applied to the
critical parts of the underside to
protect vehicles from damage caused
by chemicals or stones. This coating is
liable to be damaged with time. Check
this coating periodically.

Should repairs be necessary, consult an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer). They are
well informed on how repairs should
be made.
▼Aluminium Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over
the aluminium wheels. Special care is
needed to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could
discolour or stain the aluminium
wheels.
NOTE
xDo not use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminium
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
xAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean 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.
xAvoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses
high-speed or hard brushes.
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▼Plastic Part Maintenance
xWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of
the lights, do not use petrol, paraffin,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these
chemical agents can discolour 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.
xIf plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
petrol, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discolouration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off
any such chemical agents or fluids
using a soft cloth immediately.
xHigh 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.
xDo not use wax containing
compounds (polish). Otherwise, it
could result in paint damage.
xIn 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
▼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
fire.
NOTE
xDo not wipe the interior using
alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene,
and petrol. Otherwise, it may cause
discolouration or stains.
xRubbing 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
discolouration, stains, cracks, or
peeling of the coating , and it will make
it hard to wipe off later.
xBeverage or fragrancexGrease or oilxSoiling
▼Seat Belt Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent
using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
3. Before retracting seat belts which
have been pulled out for cleaning,
dry them off thoroughly and make
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sure there is no remaining moisture
on them.
WARNING
If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer):
If a seat belt is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for cleaning
the seat belts or they become stained
or bleached, there is the possibility of
them becoming weakened and as a
result, they may not function at their
full capacity which could cause serious
injury or death.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it difficult to clean them later,
and it may
affect the smooth retracting
of the seat belt.
▼Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner.
▼Upholstery Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe
off the remaining detergent
using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
▼Leather Upholstery Maintenance*
1. Remove dust and sand using a
vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner
or a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (about 5%) diluted with
water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent
using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft
cloth and allow the leather to
further dry in a well-ventilated,
shaded area. If the leather gets wet
such as from rain, remove the
moisture and dry it as soon as
possible.
NOTE
xBecause genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.
xTo maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
xIf the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
xSand or dirtxGrease or oil, such as hand creamxAlcohol, such as in cosmetic or
hair dressing items
xIf the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.
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