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. ...
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Front Seat Rail Guide Cover 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 ...
Body Control Module (Bcm) Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the BCM, the configuration procedure must be performed before
removing the BCM. Replacing the BCM without performing the configuration procedure
will result in system malfunction.
ATX
1. Perform the BCM configuration when replacing it..
2. Disconnect t ...
Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
2. Remove the fastener A.
3. Pull the front fender molding in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
and remove it while remove the tab B and tab C.
4. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the joint pipe A..
5. Remove the fas ...
