Mazda CX-3: Hood / Opening the Hood
- With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
![Mazda CX-3. Opening the Hood](images/opening_the_hood-398/1/mazda_cx_3__opening_the_hood_909.gif)
- Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.
![Mazda CX-3. Opening the Hood](images/opening_the_hood-398/1/mazda_cx_3__opening_the_hood_910.gif)
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.
![Mazda CX-3. Opening the Hood](images/opening_the_hood-398/1/mazda_cx_3__opening_the_hood_911.gif)
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:
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on
the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification
and in case of
a recall...
Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing
child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe
due to air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger occupant classification sensor, which automatically
deactivates the front passenger air bag, a
rear seat is the safest place for a child of
any age or size...
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.
![Mazda CX-3. Rearview Mirror](images/books/1/mazda_cx_3__rearview_mirror_133.gif)
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