Mazda 3 manuals

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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Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
On-Vehicle Removal WARNING: A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool. Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed ai ...

Turning the Engine Off
WARNING Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of ...

Front Bumper Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the screw A and fasteners B. 3. Remove the screws C. 4. Remove the bolts D. 5. Remove the fasteners E, screw F and fastener G. 6. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) and (3), the ...

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