Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Closing the Hood
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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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. ...
Other materials:
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Connect the negative battery cable..
5. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage
Tables.
If the voltage or continuity is not as specif ...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Connector
2
Screw
...
Floor Covering Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Audio amplifier (Vehicles with Bose®).
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Joint cover.
e. Front side trim.
f. Fuel-filler lid opener lever bezel.
g. Selector lever knob (ATX).
h. Shift lever knob (MT ...
