Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
- Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
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 ...
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
th ...
Other materials:
Wastegate Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the air hose and air duct..
2. Disconnect the hose from the wastegate actuator.
3. Plug the wastegate actuator as shown in the figure.
4. Connect the vacuum pump to the port
5. Raise the pressure slowly and take a measurement of the pressure when the
rod stroke is 1.5 mm {0.0 ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk lid trim..
2. Remove the nuts.
3. While cutting the double-sided adhesive tape using a flathead screwdriver
or a razor, separate the rear spoiler from the trunk lid.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when usin ...
