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: Split Folding the Seatbacks

By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage compartment space can be expanded. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatbacks or in the luggage compartment. Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat belts cannot be fastened which could lead to serious injury or death during sudden braking or a collision...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Automatic Transaxle Controls

Various Lockouts: - Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). - Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. - Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift...