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2020 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Scheduled Maintenance

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If you must run the engine while working

under the hood, make certain that you

remove all jewelry (especially rings,

bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all

neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing

before getting near the engine or cooling

fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the engine

running is dangerous. It becomes even

more dangerous when you wear jewelry,

loose clothing or have long hair or a long

beard.

Either can become entangled in moving

parts and result in injury.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch

the ignition o

ff

 and make sure the fan is

not running before attempting to work

near the cooling fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running inde

fi

nitely even if the

engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

Do not leave items in the engine

compartment:

After you have 

fi

nished checking or doing

servicing in the engine compartment, do

not forget and leave items such as tools or

rags in the engine compartment.

Tools or other items left in the engine

compartment could cause engine damage

or a 

fi

re leading to an unexpected accident.

Hood

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 

fl

y open

while the vehicle is moving and block the

driver's vision which could result in a

serious accident.

Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.
 

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever to the
left, and lift up the hood.
 

 

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Detailed Information for 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Scheduled Maintenance

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  • 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
  • 2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the left, and lift up the hood.