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Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

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Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the 

release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Pull the hood latch up and lift the hood.

3. Use the support rod to hold the hood 

open.

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Closing the Hood

1. 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.

2. Insert the support rod in its clip while 

holding up the hood. Verify that the 
support rod is secured in the clip before 
closing the hood.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

Hood

Closed and Securely Locked Hood:
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. Always 
check that the hood is closed and 
securely locked.

WARNING

Release handle

Clip

Support rod

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