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. ...
Other materials:
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Inspection
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that
the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front
beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inne ...
Engine Tune Up [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine Tune-up Preparation
1. Verify ...
Caliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
(See Piston Assembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal ...
