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Interior - Dash Surface Cleaning Information

Bulletin No: 09-019/10 Last Issued: 04/06/2010

Subject:

CARE AND CLEANING OF INSTRUMENT PANEL SURFACE

BULLETIN NOTE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS

2010 Mazda3


DESCRIPTION

In order to give the dash a premium appearance which does not show an airbag grid, a soft material is being used for the grain surface of the instrument panel of the 2010 Mazda3. The same material is also used on competitors' vehicles. W~th this soft material, special care must be given when cleaning the instrument panel surface. If the instrument panel is wiped to hard with a dry cloth, white scratches may appear on the the surface. Advise the customer of the following cleaning points when delivering the vehicle.

Recommendation: Use a piece of cloth soaked in clean water to wipe the instrument panel surface.

CAUTION: DO NOT use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or chlorine bleach; otherwise discoloration or stains may appear on the instrument panel surface.
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