Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
- Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fl y open
while the vehicle is moving and ...
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
th ...
Other materials:
Towing
Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing rec ...
Caliper (Rear) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal Assembly Note.)
2
Bleeder cap
3
Bleeder screw
4
Caliper body
2. Assemble in the reverse orde ...
Replacing the tire
When performing tire replacement on the Subaru Solterra yourself,
it is essential to prepare all required tools in advance and ensure that a suitable
jack is available for safe operation.
The Subaru Solterra is designed with a wheel bolt fastening system.
When reinstalling wheels originally ...
