Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Closing the Hood
- Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
- Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.
- Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
| CAUTION When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed. |
Engine Compartment Overview
Opening the Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
NOTE
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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction for
owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment. ...
Other materials:
ABS HU/CM Inspection
1. Disconnect the ABS HU/CM connector..
2. Connect the negative battery cable..
3. Attach the tester lead to the ABS HU/CM wiring harness-side connector and
inspect the voltage, continuity, or resistance according to the standard (reference
value) in the table below.
Standard (reference)
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A/C Unit Removal/Installation
1. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Discharge the refrigerant..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove the plug hole plate.
6. Remove the charge air cooler cover. (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).
7. Remove the insulator. (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
8. ...
Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Primary Control Valve Body
1. Remove the primary control valve body.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the aerodynamic un ...
