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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Closing the Hood

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Mazda 3. Closing the Hood


  1. 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

Mazda 3. 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 T ...

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. ...

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Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)
“Oil Change” with a flexible setting *1 is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer when you want to change the setting *2 . Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than 500 km (300 mile), ...

Magnetic Clutch Disassembly/Assembly [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1 Bolt (See Bolt Removal/Installation Note.) 2 Pressure plate 3 Shim (See Shim Installation Note.) 4 Snap ring ...

Maintaining the Finish
Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. If the windshield is struc ...

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