Hood

Do not close the hood or open the hood to the fully-opened position with the engine cover open. The engine cover may be damaged resulting in injury.

For details on opening and closing the engine cover.

Refer to Checking the Inspection Locations and Inspection Items (Search).

When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.

Be careful not to pinch your hand when closing the hood. It may result in an injury if your hand is caught.

When inspecting the engine compartment, do not misplace any tools or cloth. Misplacing any tools or cloth may result in engine damage, cause a fire, or cause an unexpected accident.

Be careful not to apply excessive force to the damper stay on the hood such as by putting your hand on the stay. Otherwise, the damper stay may bend and affect the hood operation.

Do not modify or replace the hood damper stay. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you find a problem.

When opening the hood, make sure that the hood stops. If the hood is only opened partially, it could slam shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.