You may need to open the hood of your Mazda to refill your washer fluid or work on your engine. Follow the steps below for your model year.
2016 – 2022 Models
- Locate the hood release lever to the left of the steering wheel.
- Pull the hood release lever.
- Slip your hand under the hood near the center and locate the secondary hood release latch.
- Pull the secondary hood release lever to the right and open the hood.
- Pull the hood prop free and put it in the slot with the arrow marking on the hood to support your hood without holding it.
2012 – 2015 Models
- Locate the hood release lever on the floor of the driver’s side.
- Pull the hood release lever.
- Slip your hand under the hood near the center and locate the secondary hood release latch.
- Pull the secondary hood release lever to the right and open the hood.
- Pull the hood prop free and put it in the slot with the arrow marking on the hood to support your hood without holding it.