Hood - Mazda 2007 CX-7 Owner's Manual

CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page120
Monday, March 13 2006 5:5 PM
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks

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.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Release handle
2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift
the hood.
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Black plate (120,1)
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.
Pad
Support rod
Clip
qClosing 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. 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.