Mazda Mazda3 2019 Owner's Manual page 422

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
bonnet open.
1. Pad
2. Support rod
▼ Closing the Bonnet
1. Check under the bonnet area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the clip. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip
before closing the bonnet.
6-10
1. Clip
3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the bonnet, do not push it
excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be
deformed.