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. ...
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Range of Topics
This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations.
The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations:
Removal/Installation
Disassembly/Assembly
Replacement
Inspection
Adj ...
Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air
Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift lever knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Hood release lever ...
Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
Side wall.
Console.
3. Set the hood release lever out of the way..
4. Remove the ...
