Mazda 3 Quiz
Maintenance and Care

Body Lubrication

In this manual: Maintenance and Care
AWord to Mazda Owners — 1How to Use This Manual — 1Your Vehicle at a Glance — 1Essential Safety Equipment — 18Knowing Your Mazda — 15Before Driving Your Mazda — 17Driving Your Mazda — 21Interior Comfort — 21In Case of an Emergency — 11Maintenance and Care — 22Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 23Specifications — 3
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All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

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