Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Hood
| WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fl y open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. |
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut ...
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 ...
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Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatic ...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
NOTE:
The sunroof switch is together with the front map light.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light from the headliner..
3. Inspect for continuity between the sunroof switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the sun ...
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or
with the
fan control dial in a position other than 0
and the temperature control dial in the
maximum cold position, the air intake
selector ...
