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2011 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Mx 5 Owners Manual

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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.

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Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening

and slide the hood latch lever to the
right and lift the hood.

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the stay hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.

Clip

Support rod

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Closing the Hood

WARNING

Do not leave items in the engine
compartment:

After you have finished 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 fire leading to an
unexpected accident.

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.

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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 and slide the hood latch lever to the right and lift the hood.
  • 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
  • 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.
  • 2. Insert the support rod in its clip while holding up the hood.
  • 3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

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