GROUNDWORK — Clean the original Mazda3 Active Driving Display Task: mazda-active-display-cleaning | Content version 2.0.0 Source page: https://csl-12-auto-repair.pages.dev/tasks/mazda-active-display-cleaning/ MODEL / APPLICABILITY [{"modelId":"mazda3-2017-us","market":"US","year":2017,"engine":"SKYACTIV-G 2.0 / 2.5 gasoline","configurations":["all","4-door","5-door","type-b-audio"]}] EXCLUSIONS Other model years, markets, Axela / diesel models and aftermarket equipment that differ from this original-equipment plan. Windshield-projected or aftermarket HUDs, the center infotainment screen, the instrument cluster, dismantling, coating repair and forcing the folding display are excluded. PREPARE [ ] Park away from traffic, set the parking brake and keep the ignition off unless the final parked functional observation explicitly requires the normal controls. [ ] Is this the original Active Driving Display with safely accessible coated surfaces, and do you have a clean fine-textured soft cloth with no cleaner on it? [ ] Clean fine-textured soft cloth [ ] Matching manual to identify the original display [ ] No detergent, chemical cleaner, polish, hard cloth or rough-surface cloth OBSERVE & RECORD Observation date: __________ Vehicle / equipment confirmed: __________ Confirm the original coated display and accessible surface. Record the cloth and before/after surface condition; keep the center screen and other HUD designs outside this plan. Original Active Driving Display confirmed / surface accessible: __________ Dust / mark / pre-existing coating condition: __________ Fine-textured soft cloth, free of cleaner confirmed: __________ Surface after gentle wiping: __________ | Choices: Clear / coating unchanged; Mark or haze remains; Scratched / peeling / changed coating; Not checked Remaining issue / Mazda advice requested: __________ Before care: __________ STEPS 1. [ ] Park before cleaning and identify the original Active Driving Display. Work only on a safely accessible surface in its normal position; do not force it to unfold, hold against its mechanism or remove trim to gain access. If safe access is unavailable, save preparation and seek advice. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 2. [ ] Check the cloth is clean, fine-textured and soft. The combiner and mirror have a special coating; use no hard / rough cloth and no cleaning detergent. Keep glass cleaner, solvent and polish away from these surfaces. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 3. [ ] Gently wipe the accessible coated surface with that cloth. Stop rather than increase pressure or add cleaner if a mark remains. Do not reach into or dismantle the optical housing. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 4. [ ] If a chemical solvent accidentally touches the combiner or mirror, the manual says to wipe it off immediately. Use the specified soft cloth and seek advice for remaining haze, scratches or coating change; adding another solvent can damage the coating further. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 5. [ ] While still parked, record the accessible area cleaned, cloth used and remaining marks. Compare the surface without claiming an electrical display fault has been fixed; persistent haze, coating damage or abnormal movement needs Mazda inspection. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 DECISION CHECKS Is this the original Active Driving Display with safely accessible coated surfaces, and do you have a clean fine-textured soft cloth with no cleaner on it? Yes — equipment, materials and safe conditions confirmed → Follow the equipment-specific steps and keep the actual before and after observations. Not yet / match or material uncertain → Save preparation and confirm the equipment / material before performing care. Unknown / inaccessible display, a scratched or peeling coating, abnormal movement, or a mark that will not clear gently → Stop for unknown equipment, unsafe access, a damaged coating or abnormal movement. Ask Mazda about persistent haze / contamination; do not dismantle or polish the coated optics. What can you observe after gently wiping the accessible coated surfaces? Accessible surface gently wiped with the specified cloth and the remaining condition recorded → The gentle cleaning observation is recorded. Coating defects, persistent haze or display faults have not been repaired. Unknown / inaccessible display, a scratched or peeling coating, abnormal movement, or a mark that will not clear gently → Stop for unknown equipment, unsafe access, a damaged coating or abnormal movement. Ask Mazda about persistent haze / contamination; do not dismantle or polish the coated optics. Care or the repeat observation is still incomplete → Preparation or incomplete maintenance recorded; a satisfactory repeat observation is still pending. RECHECK Compare the safely accessible surface while parked. A mark that remains after gentle wiping, coating damage or a display operating fault needs advice rather than stronger cleaning. After care: __________ Retest: not checked / improved / unchanged / worse If an earlier condition changes, reassess the later checks and result. RESULT CHECK Accessible surface gently wiped with the specified cloth and the remaining condition recorded Compare the safely accessible surface while parked. A mark that remains after gentle wiping, coating damage or a display operating fault needs advice rather than stronger cleaning. A saved result describes the observed maintenance only; unresolved damage or operation needs inspection. STOP CONDITIONS Unknown / inaccessible display, a scratched or peeling coating, abnormal movement, or a mark that will not clear gently Stop for unknown equipment, unsafe access, a damaged coating or abnormal movement. Ask Mazda about persistent haze / contamination; do not dismantle or polish the coated optics. Stop if a component, attachment or surface differs from the referenced original equipment. SERVICE HANDOFF Stop for unknown equipment, unsafe access, a damaged coating or abnormal movement. Ask Mazda about persistent haze / contamination; do not dismantle or polish the coated optics. Notes: __________ SOURCES 2017 Mazda3 — Active Driving Display Special-Coating Care https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=486 | PDF page 486; printed 6–73 Source checked 2026-10-23 Manufacturer copyright retained; facts and link only. Original checklist wording. No OEM diagrams or manual copies in public output. This blank plan records no completed maintenance or verified repair.