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 ...
Other materials:
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket.
5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case.
Tightening torque
29—39 N·m {3. ...
Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on
rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
dr ...
Center Roof Antenna Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof se ...
