Mazda MX-8 Automobile User Manual


 
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift
the hood.
3. Use the support rod to hold the hood
open.
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, while holding
up 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 drivers vision which could
result in a serious accident. Always
check that the hood is closed and
securely locked.
WARNING
Release handle
Clip
Su
pp
ort rod
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