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:
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Cap
2
Nut
3
Windshield wiper arm
(See Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note.)
4
Windshield wiper blade
5
...
Rear Door Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bolt
2
Nut
...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coate ...
