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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Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left side If the electrical system does not work, first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off. Open the fuse panel cover. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse pul ...

Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage. 2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified. If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component. Steering shaft length 315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...

Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Driver-side front scuff plate. b. Driver-side front side trim. c. Hood release lever. d. Upper panel. e. Shift knob (MTX). f. Selector lever knob (ATX). g. Shift panel. h. Side wall. i. Cons ...

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