Mazda 3: Release/Open Fuel Door

When taking your Mazda 3 to the pump, you must know how to open the fuel door to refill the car’s tank. This guide will help you understand everything you’ll need to know about opening the fuel door on your Mazda 3.

2019 – 2022 Models

1. Unlock the driver’s door to unlock the fuel door.
2. Locate the fuel lid above the driver’s side back tire, then press the upper right ▶ area of the fuel door. This will open the fuel door.
3. Detach the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Place the detached fuel cap in the holster located on the inside of the fuel door.
5. Insert the refueling nozzle and refuel.
6. Then, reinsert the fuel cap and turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Close the fuel door and press until it clicks.
8. Make sure to lock the car doors after the fuel door is closed to relock the fuel door.

2014 – 2018 Models

1. Locate the remote fuel door release found to the lower left of the steering wheel.
2. Pull the remote fuel door release out towards you to open the fuel door.
3. Locate the open fuel lid above the driver’s side back tire, then detach the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Place the detached fuel cap in the holster on the inner side of the fuel door.
5. Insert the refueling nozzle and refuel.
6. Reinsert the fuel cap, then turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Close the fuel door and press it until it is securely locked.

2004 – 2013 Models

1. Find the remote fuel door release lever located below the driver’s door.
2. On 5-door models, pull the remote fuel door release lever up to open the fuel door. On 4-door models, pull the remote fuel door release lever back to open the fuel door.
3. Locate the open fuel lid above the passenger’s side back tire, then detach the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Hook the thread to attach the detached fuel cap to the clip located on the lower left on the inner side of the fuel door.
5. Insert the refueling nozzle and refuel.
6. Reinsert the fuel cap, then turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Close the fuel door and press it until it is securely locked.