2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) 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 evaporates, the
minerals

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) 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

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) ▼Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
To prevent corrosi
on on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preser

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) ▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild
detergent. Bef

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) Do not spray water directly on the seam
area of the body and the convertible top
as it could result in water penetrating the
cabin and trunk.
Some leather treatment products can
ruin the convert

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) 2. Remove the drain filter while pressingthe tab.
3. Remove leaves and other matteraccumulated in the drain filter.
4. Reinstall the drain filter in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
CAUTION

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MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2019  Owners Manual (in English) Drainage outlet cleaning procedure
There are drainage outlets on the left and
right of the lower side of the rear window.
Rear roofDrainage 
outlet 
Rear window
NOTE
If leaves or other foreign matter