Owner's Manual

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K
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Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Pull the safety catch 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. Secure the rod in its clip.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
Hood
Safety catch
Support
rod
Clip
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