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:
Fuel Filler Cap Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Leakage Inspection
1. Perform the following SST (Evaporative Emission System Tester 134-01049A)
self-test:
NOTE:
If the tester does not work correctly during self-test, refer to the tester
operators manual for more detailed procedures.
a. Verify that the gas cylinder valve is c ...
Fuel Line Pressure Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this,
complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks ...
Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
