Mazda CX-3: Owner Maintenance / Hood

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / 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 fly 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...

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...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Second Gear Fixed Mode

When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Cruise Control Function

While this function is operating, the headway control operation is canceled and only the cruise control function operates. The vehicle speed can be set more than about 25 km/h (16 mph). Use the cruise control function on expressways and other highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration...