Mazda CX-3: Owner Maintenance / Hood

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) 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 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: System Error Activation

When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A system error activation may occur in the following cases: When there is equipment or a device near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as that of the tire pressure sensors...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Removing a Flat Tire

WARNING When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the shift lever to 1st or R position (manual transaxle vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P position (automatic transaxle vehicle), apply the parking brake, and place wheel blocks in the position diagonally opposed to the jack: Changing a flat tire without using wheel blocks is dangerous because the vehicle may move and fall off the jack even with the shift lever in 1st or R position, or the selector lever is in P position, which could result in an accident...