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
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Other materials:
Sunroof Switch Inspection
NOTE:
The sunroof switch is together with the front map light.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light from the headliner..
3. Inspect for continuity between the sunroof switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the sun ...
Vacuum Pump Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
2. Install the vacuum gauge as shown in the figure, then check the vacuum.
3. Warn up the engine.
If the pressure is less than the specification, inspect for the following.
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Light Bulbs
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
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