Mazda CX-3: Hood / 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.

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...
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...
Other information:
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
Front air bag sensors
Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Side crash sensors
Air bag modules
Front seat belt pretensioners
Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
Related wiring
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Front passenger occupant classification sensor
Front passenger occupant classification module
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness...
Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
Switch the ignition OFF.
Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate are closed.
Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key...
Categories
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

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